INCREASE OF NUMBER OF TOURISTS IN ARMENIA INDICATES COMPETITIVENESS
/PanARMENIAN.Net/
18.06.2009 11:22 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Increase of the number of tourists arriving
in Armenia indicates competitiveness of the industry in Armenia,
Deputy Minister of Economy Vahe Danielyan said Thursday during the
3rd Tourism Competitiveness in Armenia forum which kicked off in
Yerevan on June 18.
"Under the crisis, the flow of tourists in Armenia is growing. It
means that these people prefer more affordable travel packages," he
said, adding that Armenia is an attractive country with rich cultural
heritage and nature.
"If I had time I would spend my vacation in Armenia. It’s cheaper
than abroad," he said.
Meanwhile, he remarked that not all segments of Armenian tourism are
competitive. "The National Statistical Service should examine the
industry and reveal its most attractive sectors.
Tourism Competitiveness in Armenia forum is aimed to promote the
development of tourism cluster, afford opportunities for cooperation,
provide online information on the present situation to the interested
parties and assist the resolution of problems
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
