ARMENIA 89TH AMONG 130 COUNTRIES IN WORLD COMPETITIVENESS IN TOURISM
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04.03.2008
Armenia 89th among 130 countries in world competitiveness in tourism
This is a 15-point reduction as compared to the level of 2007,
"Economy and Values" research center reported.
According to the report, Armenia is on the fifth line among CIS
countries leaving ahead only Russia (64th), Georgia (72nd), Ukraine
(77th) and Azerbaijan (79th).
Among positive factors in the tourism field of Armenia are
sanitary conditions, security of tourists, price competition and
friendly treatment of tourists. Among the shortcomings the report
is particularly mentioning visa regime with the countries where
most of tourists come from, ecology problems, internal transport
infrastructure, availability of hotel rooms and training of personnel.
According to the report, Switzerland is the most competitive country
in tourism followed by Austria and Germany. Among other competitive
countries are Chad, Lesotho and Burundi. Three aspects have been
considered in developing the world competitiveness index – regulation
of tourism field; business sphere and infrastructure; human, cultural
and natural resources.
According to Armenia’s National Statistical Service, 510,287 tourists
visited Armenia in January-December 2007, which is a 33.5% increase
against 2006.