TOURISM PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT SPHERE IN ARMENIA

Arka News Agency, Armenia
April 11 2007

YEREVAN, April 11. /ARKA/. Tourism sphere is a priority of development
in Armenia, Armenia’s Deputy Minister of Trade and Economic Development
Ara Petrosian said at the "Competitiveness of tourism in Armenia"
conference.

According to Petrosian, together with the private involved agencies
the government takes all required measures for the development of
the sphere.

Petrossian also pointed out the particular importance the tourism
sector has on the international level. Particularly, tourism promotes
reduction of poverty and job creation.

"The development of the tourism sphere in Armenia is on a correct
path. A lot of works have already been done, from restoring the
infrastructures to positioning Armenia on the international market,
which promotes inflow of new tourists," Deputy Minister said.

The "Competitiveness of tourism in Armenia" conference is held in
Armenian on April 11-12 by Armenia’s Ministry of Trade and Economic
Development, Armenian Development Agency and CAPS. Among participants
are heads and representatives of the involved agencies, tour operators,
public organizations and representatives of hotel and restaurant
businesses.