Latest News - Tourism - Armenia - Yerevan

Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, will soon be home to a world famous "Hilton Hotel"; one of an international chain of full-service hotels and resorts owned by the Hilton Hotels Corporation.

In unprecedented steps to boost tourist arrivals, Armenia has introduced a new shorter stay visa for guests.

Armenia’s efforts in targeting its tourism promotion at the Italian outbound market have paid off. MyAir company, in partnership with Festa Tour Avia will be commencing direct flights between Venice and Yerevan from June 5th.

Despite the financial crisis, and contrary to UNWTO global forecasts, Armenian tourist arrivals have experienced stable growth during the first quarter of 2009.

From March 29th 2009, travelers leaving Armenia are no longer required to pay an on-the-spot exit tax of AMD 10,000 (approximately €20 or US$27) when leaving through Yerevan’s Zvartnots Airport, the country’s major hub.

In an effort to improve Armenia’s image within its target markets, the Armenian Tourism Development Agency (ATDA) has launched its first large-scale online survey to hear the views and perceptions of existing and potential tour operators.

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