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Yerevan hotels recognised as most comfortable in OneTwoTrip rating
... points out of 10. The first two places in this list are occupied by Samarkand, Uzbekistan (9.2) and Doha, Qatar (8.9), followed by Kyoto, Japan (8.7) and Belgrade, Serbia (8.6). Earlier, the Armenian Tourism Committee reported that about 2.08 million tourists visited the country during the first 11 months of the current year. Most tourists came from Russia (892,200), Georgia (243,100), Iran (163,800), USA (57,100) and India (38,600).
12/19/2024Armenia and Iran discuss expanding cooperation in tourism
... countries and the possibility of organizing a familiarization visit for Iranian media representatives to Armenia in 2025. Iran is among the top three countries in terms of tourist visits to Armenia: according to the Tourism Committee, of the 152,976 tourists who visited the country in November, 43% came from Russia, 12% from Georgia, and 8% from Iran.
12/18/2024Armenia recommended for Christmas getaway by Express
... YEREVAN, December 17. /ARKA/. The British publication Express named Armenia a great destination for travelers from the UK, particularly during the Christmas season. The article states, “This country is gaining popularity. It is not visited by many tourists, so now is the best time to visit. Armenia is known for its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. It was named one of the top 10 places to visit in the world in 2025 by Lonely Planet”. This landlocked country is situated in the southern ...
12/17/2024Nearly 153K tourists visited Armenia in November, showing slight increase
A total of 152,976 tourists visited Armenia in November, according to the Armenian Tourism Committee. YEREVAN, December 11. /ARKA/. A total of 152,976 tourists visited Armenia in November, according to the Armenian Tourism Committee. In November of last year, 149,...
12/11/2024Armenia plans to ‘conquer unconquered’ international tourism markets in 2025 - head of Tourism Committee
... you know, there is a direct flight between Yerevan and Urumqi, which can contribute to this. A visa-free regime has been established with China. That is, the most fertile ground is ready for us to develop this direction. If we manage to attract more tourists from China to Armenia next year, we will consider that the Tourism Committee has carried out successful work in 2025. Our 2025 budget envisages a number of programmes, in particular, the organisation of festivals both in Armenia and abroad....
11/29/2024Tourist arrivals in Armenia may reach 2 million by end of 2024
By the end of 2024, the number of tourists visiting Armenia could reach 2 million, according to Lusine Gevorgyan, head of the Armenian Tourism Committee. YEREVAN, November 29. /ARKA/. By the end of 2024, the number of tourists visiting Armenia could reach 2 million, according to Lusine ...
11/29/2024Armenian tourism head urges locals to celebrate New Year in the country
... and spend time with family and friends in the fresh air, try ecologically clean food in the regions of the country, and simply enjoy these days. "There is potential for the development of domestic tourism in Armenia, and people are ready to host tourists. I spoke with companies providing tourism services, asking them to improve heating in rest areas, offer better food, and lower prices. This will create conditions so that in the coming years, people visiting Armenia will know that such services ...
11/29/2024Armenia to develop medical and health tourism - head of Tourism Committee
... with foreign countries. ‘’We want to broaden our cooperation, particularly with France and Germany. Significant work is already being done with German donors in this area,’’ she said. According to the latest official data, over 1.92 million tourists visited Armenia in the first 10 months of 2024, a 5.8% decrease compared to the same period last year. The majority of tourists came from Russia (43%), Georgia (11%), Iran (7%), as well as the United States (3%) and India (2%).-0-
11/28/2024Armenia sees 20.1% drop in Russian tourists - Ministry of Economy
The decline in the total number of tourists arriving in Armenia during the first nine months of this year is primarily attributed to a decrease in visitors from Russia, who represent the largest share. YEREVAN, November 22. /ARKA/. The decline in the total number of tourists ...
11/22/2024SKY express inaugurated new connection between Yerevan and Athens
... strengthen the ties between them. We are also sure that it will boost trade opportunities, tourism and people-to-people relations between two already very friendly nations. We hope that this will also provide the opportunity to more Greeks visit here as tourists to enjoy the beauty of Armenia and its expanding tourism. Also we can make Yerevan and Athens airports hubs for connecting flights to other destinations: Europe, Asia and beyond.” SKY express operates the largest network of 33 destinations ...
11/19/2024Over 1.92 million tourists visited Armenia in 2024
... first 10 months of this year, Armenia recorded about 1 million 926.4 thousand tourist visits, according to the Armenian Tourism Committee. This figure is 5.8% lower than in the same period last year, with about 2 million 45 thousand tourist visits. Most tourists came to Armenia from Russia (43%), Georgia (11%), Iran (7%), as well as from the USA (3%) and India (2%). It is noted that, in October of this year, 203.81 thousand tourists visited Armenia, compared to nearly 195.4 thousand in October 2023 (a ...
11/14/2024Yerevan public transport to cost 880-900 drams daily from January 1
... people. Otherwise, a responsible passenger will be able to use the ticket virtually unlimited times," Grigoryan explained. As the vice-mayor stated, the specified fare packages are intended for city residents who rarely use public transport, or for tourists. "According to our studies, it is reasonable to assume that they will not often use the standard packages that our citizens will use every day. The standard packages include the monthly, three-month, and annual options," Grigoryan ...
11/14/2024Number of tourists visiting Armenia over 9 months decreased by 6.2% to 1.7 million
The number of foreign tourists visiting Armenia in January-September 2024 totaled 1,721,245, compared to 1,835,297 during the same period in 2023, marking a decrease of 6.2%. YEREVAN, November 6. /ARKA/. The number of foreign tourists visiting Armenia in January-September ...
11/06/2024Armenia to attract $100 million from WB to create 10 tourism clusters - Minister
... for long-term development. The development of a draft five-year tourism strategy is in its final stages stated Narek Hovakimyan, the Deputy Minister of Economy , at the end of September. According to the Ministry of Economy, approximately 1.7 million tourists visited Armenia in the first nine months of 2024, which is 6.8% less than in the same period last year. World Bank's commitments to Armenia since 1992 totaled as of March this year about $2.53bn. -0--0-
11/04/2024"Tormak" - a new corner of rural tourism in Lori (VIDEO)
Since 2019, the Tormak guest house has been operating on the road leading to the Stepanavan dendropark and has become one of the favorite places for tourists. YEREVAN, November 1. /ARKA/. Since 2019, the Tormak guest house has been operating on the road leading to the Stepanavan dendropark and has become one of the favorite places for tourists. According to Acba Bank's press service, the guest ...
11/01/2024Armenia sees 6.9% decline in tourist arrivals over first nine months of 2024 - Minister
The influx of tourists to Armenia decreased by 6.9% in the first nine months of 2024, according to Armenian Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan. YEREVAN, October 28. /ARKA/. The influx of tourists to Armenia decreased by 6.9% in the first nine months of ...
10/28/2024Some 1,722,600 tourists visit Armenia in January-September
About 1 million 722.6 thousand tourist visits were recorded in Armenia in the first 9 months of this year, the Tourism Committee of Armenian Ministry of Economy reports. YEREVAN, October 9. /ARKA/. Some 1,722,600 tourists visited Armenia in the first 9 months of this year, the Tourism Committee of Armenian Ministry of Economy reports. This figure is 6.88% less than for the same period last year - almost 1 million 850 thousand. Most tourists come to Armenia from ...
10/09/2024Iran eases vehicle entry for Armenian travellers
... the plan is intended to cut down on intermediaries, reduce costs and waiting times at the border, and promote international road travel. It is expected to boost Iran’s tourism industry, strengthen ties with neighboring countries, and attract more tourists from Armenia and beyond. The Touring & Automobile Club is affiliated with the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts. Its tasks include facilitating the travel of owners of vehicles abroad or foreign tourists who are traveling ...
09/30/2024New 5-year tourism development strategy being worked out in Armenia
... communities and promotes cultural exchange,” Hovakimyan noted. The Deputy Minister said that in recent years the A Government has implemented a number of institutional reforms aimed at improving the infrastructure, creating favorable environment for tourists, which increase Armenia's competitiveness in the international arena. According to the data he cited, more than 2.3 million tourists visited Armenia in 2023, which is 40% more compared to the previous year. “The main growth was due to tourists ...
09/30/2024The number of foreign tourists visiting Armenia in August 2024 down to 300,000
Some 300,919 foreign tourists visited Armenia in August this year, down from 328,486 tourists who visited the country in in August 2023, the Tourism Committee reported. YEREVAN, 18 August. /ARKA/. Some 300,919 foreign tourists visited Armenia in August this ...
09/18/2024Armenia has great potential for development of tourism sector - UNWTO Secretary General
... tonight. The 8th UN World Wine Tourism Forum is taking place in Armenia on 11-13 September. More than 120 winemakers, influencers, wine tourism experts from 20 countries are taking part in it. According to official statistics, the number of foreign tourists visiting Armenia in the first half of 2024 fell by 6% year-on-year to 946,162. -0-
09/12/2024Direct flights launched between Armenia, China
... Caucasus and its active participation in China's Belt and Road Initiative. In the first half of 2024, trade between China and Armenia exceeded $1.4 billion, marking a more than 40% increase from the previous year. Additionally, around 11,500 Chinese tourists visited Armenia, a 110% rise compared to the previous year. Chen pointed out that Urumqi, a major gateway to western China, offers connections to cities like Beijing and Shanghai, providing new opportunities for collaboration. He expressed hope ...
09/04/2024Armenia sees 6.1% drop in tourist arrivals in H1 2024
... of Economy's report "Armenia: Economic Prospects" dated August 30, 2024, Armenia welcomed 946,162 tourists from January to June 2024, a 6.1% decrease compared to the first half of 2023. The drop is primarily attributed to the reduction in Russian tourists, who made up the largest share of the tourism flow (41.8% during the reporting period, compared to 51.5% a year earlier). During the reporting period, nearly 395,700 tourists arrived from Russia, over 126,900 from Georgia (an increase of 10.2%),...
09/02/2024Some 237,000 tourists visited Armenia in July, down 6% year-on-year
Some 237,603 tourists visited Armenia in July 2024 compared to 255,706 in July 2023, the Tourism Committee reports. YEREVAN, August 9. /ARKA/. Some 237,603 tourists visited Armenia in July 2024 compared to 255,706 in July 2023, the Tourism Committee reports. ...
08/09/2024Exotic garden and guest house opened in Berdavan (video)
... Ahverdyan, the founder of the guesthouse "Berdavan." According to him, the business operates entirely ecologically, implementing a circular economy model. The activity generates minimal waste, and any waste produced is reused whenever possible. Tourists, rural tourism enthusiasts, and visitors to Berdavan for various reasons frequently visit the guesthouse. The Acba Federation is the sole major shareholder of Acba Bank, owning over 81% of the bank’s shares. Through its involvement with Acba ...
08/07/2024Armenia sees 6.1% decline in foreign tourists in H1 2024
Most tourists came from Russia YEREVAN, August 7. /ARKA/. The number of foreign tourists visiting Armenia in the first half of 2024 amounted to 946,162, a 6.1% decrease from the 1,007,346 visitors during the same period in 2023, the National Statistical ...
08/07/2024Armenia, Georgia to create joint working group, develop tourism
... members of the joint working group will meet at the Armenian-Georgian border to discuss possibilities for facilitating border crossing processes. The emphasis was also placed on defining quality standards and continuously improving services provided to tourists. Special attention was given to facilitating and expediting border crossing processes, which are important factors for the development of international tourism. Armenia’s Tourism Committee recently reported that over 766,000 tourists had visited ...
06/25/2024Over 167,000 tourists visited Armenia in May
Nearly half of tourists came from Russia YEREVAN, June 10. /ARKA/. A total of 167,049 tourists visited Armenia in May 2024, compared to the 176,384 tourists in May 2023, the country’s Tourism Committee reported on Monday. Of all tourists, 42% of tourists were from ...
06/10/2024Finance Ministry: Armenia’s tourist influx drops by 2% in Q1 2024 YoY
The influx of tourists into Armenia decreased by 1.9% in Q1 2024 YEREVAN, June 7. /ARKA/. The influx of tourists into Armenia decreased by 1.9% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period of 2023, Deputy Finance Minister Vahan Sirunyan reported on Friday....
06/07/2024Tourist visits in Armenia amounted to unprecedented 40% growth in 2023 - Tourism Committee
... there is a certain growth from other countries. In response, Hakobyan confirmed that the number of tourists from France, Germany and the United Arab Emirates has increased. “After some filtering, it turned out that an increase in the number of real tourists from the Russian Federation was also recorded,” she said. According to the World Tourism Organization's World Tourism Barometer, Armenia ranked 7th in the list of countries with the highest growth in tourist visits in January-September 2023. -0-
06/06/2024Economy Ministry: Tourist flow from Russia greatly reduces, whole industry drops by 3%
... year, half of the tourists we welcomed here were from Russia. This is a huge disproportion and a great risk for the industry, which means we need to work more on that,” he said. Papoyan also revealed that although Armenia advertises itself for the Russian tourists, its priority promotion areas are Europe, India, Japan, and the Arab countries. “This year, the tourist flow from Russia reduced greatly, but the issue is that our entire tourism sector is showing a 3% decline. However, the number of tourists ...
05/31/2024World Bank: Number of Russian tourists coming to Armenia decreased by 21.9% in Q1 2024
The number of Russian tourists coming to Armenia decreased by 21.9% in Q1 2024 compared to the same period of 2023, according to the Armenia Monthly Economic Update May 2024, published by the World Bank on Wednesday. YEREVAN, 22 May. /ARKA/. The number of Russian tourists ...
05/22/2024The number of tourists visiting Armenia in the first quarter fell by 3.2% to 435,775 people
The number of foreign tourists who visited Armenia in January-March 2024 dropped to 435,775 from t 449,981 in the same period of 2023, a decrease of 3.2%, the National Statistical Committee reported. YEREVAN, May 8. /ARKA/. The number of foreign tourists who visited Armenia ...
05/08/2024Russian tourists trade Yerevan for Istanbul for May holidays
Armenian capital Yerevan, which in 2023 was the most popular destinations for Russian tourists wishing to spend May holidays outside their country, dropped in 2024 to the third place in the rating. YEREVAN, April 12. /ARKA/. Armenian capital Yerevan, which in 2023 was the most popular destinations for Russian tourists wishing to ...
04/12/2024More than 154 thousand tourists visited Armenia in March this year
Some 154,215 foreign tourists visited Armenia in March 2024 against 159,918 in March last year, the Armenian Tourism Committee reported. YEREVAN, April 9. /ARKA/. Some 154,215 foreign tourists visited Armenia in March 2024 against 159,918 in March last year, the Armenian ...
04/09/2024Air Cairo to launch regular direct flights between Cairo and Yerevan from June 20
... am confident that the regular weekly Cairo-Yerevan-Cairo flights will make a great contribution to the development of inbound tourism in Armenia," Stambuliyn wrote on Facebook. According to her, from now on Armenia will be available for Egyptian tourists all year round, and for thousands of Egyptian Armenians it will become a direct and short way to their homeland. 0-
04/01/2024Armenia is among top 5 countries where Russians can have a budget vacation in April
... a budget vacation in April, according to OneTwoTrip service. I YEREVAN, March 21. /ARKA/. Armenia is on the second place in the top 5 foreign countries where Russians can have a budget vacation in April, according to OneTwoTrip service. It said Russian tourists can fly to Gyumri, Armenia’s second-largest city, for 9,500 rubles, and to Yerevan - for 10,000 rubles. Accommodation in these cities will cost 2,500 and 2,700 rubles per night, respectively. Belarus became the most inexpensive destination....
03/21/2024Cost of vacation for Russians in Armenia went up by 5.2% - Rosstat
The cost of tourist trips to Armenia for Russians in February 2024 was up 5.2% compared to January, TASS news agency reported citing Russian statistical service. YEREVAN, March 13. /ARKA/. The cost of tourist trips to Armenia for Russians in February 2024 was up 5.2% compared to January,...
03/14/2024Some 282,000 tourists visited Armenia in the first 2 months of 2024 - Tourism Committee
Some 282,000 foreign tourists visited Armenia in January and February 2024, the Tourism Committee reported. YEREVAN, December 7. /ARKA/. Some 282,000 foreign tourists visited Armenia in January and February 2024, the Tourism Committee reported. It said the number of ...
03/11/2024EDB list factors, which helped Armenia maintain strong economic activity in 2023
... decline and slowdown in other major industrial sectors," the review said. EDB analysts point out that construction growth (+14.8% y/y) remained resilient amid high levels of mortgage lending. Tourism activity also remained strong, with the number of tourists visiting the country increasing by 39.1% (+90% in 2022). "Domestic demand strengthened during the year due to an increase in the overall level of household lending (+20.3% y/y) and lower consumer prices," according to EDB. According ...
02/16/2024Some 154,000 tourists visited Armenia in January 2024 - Ministry of Economy
Some 154,000 foreign tourists visited Armenia in January 2024, the Ministry of Economy reported. YEREVAN, January 8. /ARKA/. Some 154,000 foreign tourists visited Armenia in January 2024, the Ministry of Economy reported. About 45% of them were from Russian (68,700 people), 13% were residents of Georgia (20,400), 6% were residents of Iran (9,700). 3% were from India (4,800) and 2% were from the Philippines 3,300). For comparison, the ministry reminded that a year earlier - in January 2023 the number ...
02/08/2024The number of foreign tourists visiting Armenia in 2023 up 39.1% to over 2.3 million
The number of foreign tourists visiting Armenia in 2023 surged by almost 40% from the previous year to 2,316,666 people, the National Statistical Committee said. YEREVAN, February 5. /ARKA/. The number of foreign tourists visiting Armenia in 2023 surged by almost 40% from ...
02/05/2024Acba Bank to sponsor "Yerevan Wine Days" festival until 2027
... Acba Bank. Confident in this collaboration, every year we take bold steps to make the festival even bigger," said Mary Badalyan, co-founder and director of EventTura. This year the number of festival guests is expected to exceed 200 thousand. Many tourists visiting Armenia specially choose festival days to taste Armenian endemic wines and get acquainted with its gastronomic heritage. Acba Bank attaches great importance to the development of event tourism, viticulture and winemaking in Armenia. ...
01/16/2024Record number of foreign tourists visited Armenia in 2023
Sisian Poghosyan, head of Armenia's Tourism Committee, which is part of the Ministry of Economy, reported a significant increase in the number of foreign tourists who visited the country last year. YEREVAN, January 9. /ARKA/. Sisian Poghosyan, head of Armenia's Tourism Committee, which is part of the Ministry of Economy, reported a significant increase in the number of foreign tourists who visited ...
01/09/2024Russia will not raise natural gas price for Armenia in 2024- deputy PM
... experts and representatives of the governments. We discussed a wide agenda of issues of significant importance for the Armenian-Russian relations," Grigoryan said. According to Armenia's National Statistical Committee, the trade turnover between Armenia ... ... 63% growth, while imports reached $2.7 billion (16.6% growth). According to Armenia's Tourism Committee, of the 2.2 million tourists who visited Armenia in the first 11 months of 2023, half - 1.1 million – were from Russia. -0-
12/15/2023Armenian government set to regulate tourism industry
About 2.2 million foreign tourists visited Armenia in the first 11 months of 2023, which is an absolute record for the country, Economy Minister Vahan Kerobyan said today. YEREVAN, December 8. /ARKA/. About 2.2 million foreign tourists visited Armenia in the first 11 months ...
12/08/2023Armenia simplifies visa regime for citizens of Indonesia and Panama
... was approved by the government today. Now Indonesian citizens will be able to get a visa upon arrival in Armenia. An agreement was reached between the two countries on mutual application of this regime, according to which Armenian citizens, including tourists, will also be able to enter Indonesia without a visa. By the same decision Panama will be excluded from the list of countries with visa regime, also on the principle of reciprocity. The citizens of this country have been able to visit Armenia ...
12/07/2023About 2.2 million tourists visit Armenia in 11 months of 2023
... YEREVAN, December 7. /ARKA/. About 2.2 million foreign tourist visited Armenia in the first 11 months of 2023, a 42% surge compared to the same time span of 2022, the Armenian Tourism Committee reported. According to the Committee, about 150,000 tourists visited the country in November alone, which is the best indicator for this month in recent years. For comparison 145,000 tourists visited the country in November 2022 and 140,000 in November 2019. Half of the tourists were from Russia (1.1 ...
12/07/2023More than 2.4 million tourists expected to visit Armenia in 2023- minister
... country's tourism industry was developing at a rather good pace. YEREVAN, November 20. /ARKA/. Armenian Economy Minister Vahan Kerobyan said today the country's tourism industry was developing at a rather good pace. "More than 2 million foreign tourists visited Armenia during the first 10 months of 2023 and we expect to have 2.4 million tourists by the end of the year. This is about 25 percent more than in 2019, which was the best year in terms of foreign tourists visiting our country," ...
11/20/2023More than 2 million foreign tourists visit Armenia in 10 months of 2023
The number of foreign tourists visiting Armenia in the first ten months of 2023 exceeded 2 million, the highest ever recorded number, the Tourism Committee reported. YEREVAN, October 8. /ARKA/. The number of foreign tourists visiting Armenia in the first ten months of ...
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