AIT IMPLEMENTS A NUMBER OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON STUDENT EXCHANGE
Noyan Tapan
Feb 06 2007
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 6, NOYAN TAPAN. The Armenian Institute of Tourism –
the Armenian branch of the Russian International Academy of Tourism
is the only regional higher edicational institution that prepares
specialists in the tourism sector. The institite’s rector Robert
Minasian told NT correspondent that with the aim of implementing
educational programs and improving the staff quality, AIT is
cooperating with a number of international organizations, as well as
educational institutions.
According to R. Minasian, an agreement has been reached with Vattel
educational institution (France), which prepares hotel and restaurant
business experts, to open a branch in Armenia in September. He said
that graduates of this branch will have the opportunity to work in
European tourist organizations.
Besides, last year an agreement envisaging an educational program
on student exchange was signed between the AIT and Infachikar higher
educational institution (Iran).
The ATI rector informed NT correspondent that it is also envisaged
to found a UNESCO Department at the Sorbonne University, thanks to
which students of the AIT will be able to continue their studies at
this university.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
