This article is reposted from the Regional Post Magazine N1-2016. Interview of Karen Antashyan the founder of Barev Armenia travel company. Introduction Inbound tourism market of independent Armenia has experienced significant changes during the recent 25 years. Initially, during the first decade of independence tourism was out of question, as the war and the economic collapse following […]
Regional partnership promotes rural tourism
In the recent years Armenia has started to have the experience of offering rural tour packages to the tourists visiting the country. Rural tours in Armenia means hiking, camping, bird watching, fishing, biking, mountain climbing, horse riding, cooking and eating with the local people, harvesting and milking cows and many more…Tastes differ – you only need to […]
All Festivals of 2015 in Armenia
11 April – Fish Festival The festival is held in the town of Abovyan (located 10 km north-east of Yerevan) Kotayk region. The festival will feature both traditional and new dishes based on fish. 16th May, Dolma Festival The festival is held at the memorial complex “Sardarapat” in Armavir region. The festival aims to popularize […]
Lilian Keshishian. Minister of Tourism and Sport in Uruguay
This time we had the opportunity and honor to conduct an interview with the Minister of Tourism and Sport in Uruguay Lilian Keshishian. Lilian Keshishian is an Armenian-born politician who works and lives with her family in Uruguay. For the first time she came to Armenia in 2005 on the 15th anniversary of the Armenian […]
The tallest 85 mountains in Armenia
Name Altitude Meters/Feet Mountain Range Region Aragatz 4090 / 13,419 Aragatz Aragatzotn Astghonk 3926 / 12,877 Vardenis Range Gegharkunik Kaputiugh 3904 / 12,805 Zangezour Range Siunik Gazanasar* 3829 / 12,559 Zangezour Range Siunik Aychingil (Pass) 3707 / 12,159 Zangezour Range Siunik Azhdahak 3598 / 11,801 Geghama Range Kotaik Spitakasar 3555 / 11,660 Geghama Range […]
Rural tourism and ecotourism in Syunik
Rural tourism and ecotourism are among the most interesting ways to exp\ore Syunik and its protected nature areas while fostering local community’s development. A range of small hotels and guesthouses in the larger urban centers cater to the needs of the most demanding visitors, while a home stay in a village offers the chance of […]
The Opening of Armenia Visitor Center
The first two days of July are considered to be too important for “Orange Trading” Company and generally for the development and activation of Armenian tourism. It is already 10 years that “Orange Trading” company promotes a great spectacular activity in the field of tourism and advertisement; it is already 10 years that it publishes […]
Betty Londergan: Barev, Armenia!
When I told people I was going to Armenia with Heifer International, the most frequent response was, “Wow, um.. where is that?” So first, the geography lesson: Armenia is just east of Turkey and bordered by Georgia to the North, Azerbaijan to the East, and Iran to the South. Which basically means Armenia is a […]
What Suggests Arminka to Our Visitors not to Miss in Armenia!
“Each country has its own historical and cultural heritage which is extremely interesting for people”, starts Armenian favourite singer Armine Nahapetyan who shares her preferences and suggestions with our visitors. Arminka has started her solo career since 2000 and soon having recorded her first hit “Andzrev” (“Rain”) became one of the people’s beloved singers. Arminka, a […]
What Nune Yesayan Suggests to Our Visitors not to Miss in Armenia!
Article from TourInfo Magazine The May issue of our “ Armenia Guide” circle presents the recommendations of Armenian popular singer Nune Yesayan who enjoys great love among people. She began her career as a professional singer in 1990 and acquired the love of people and won fame. During many years of creative work she won numerous awards and titles, such as “Best […]