Category: Armenia travel news
Armenia is a nation, and former Soviet republic, in the mountainous Caucasus region between Asia and Europe. Among the earliest Christian civilizations, it’s defined by religious sites including the Greco-Roman Temple of Garni and 4th-century Etchmiadzin Cathedral, headquarters of the Armenian Church. Khor Virap Monastery is a pilgrimage site near Mount Ararat, a dormant volcano just across the border in Turkey.
Ukraine International Airlines resumes flights to Yerevan from December 4
Harry S. Johnson- November 19, 2020 19:59Ukraine International Airlines announced the possibility of resuming flights to Yerevan (Armenia) from December 4, 2020. The restart after a long pause became possible due to the stabilization of the ... Read More
Russia halts all Armenia flights
Chief Assignment Editor- March 16, 2020 14:36Russian government announced that all passenger air traffic between Russia and Armenia will be suspended for two weeks. This decision was made by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and and ... Read More
Armenia tourism: This little country is making big strides
Anil Mathur - eTN India- February 19, 2020 21:31The small historic culture-rich Armenia, once part of the powerful USSR, is making strong inroads in the field of tourism. Armenia tourism is growing every year and continues to develop ... Read More
Russian citizen shot while trying to cross illegally from Mexico to USA
Chief Assignment Editor- November 16, 2019 18:30The press service of the US Customs and Border Protection said that a US Border Patrol agent has discharged his service-issued firearm in an incident involving a Russian citizen near ... Read More
Armenia Tourism: The oldest country records more visitors
eTN Managing Editor- October 15, 2019 06:22The majestic beauty of its towering mountains, beautiful topography, rich heritage and culture, delicious food, historic sites dating back thousands of years, adventures. This is the message on armenia.travel. Armenia ... Read More
Armenia offers to facilitate flights between Russia and Georgia after Putin bans direct air travel
Chief Assignment Editor- June 24, 2019 22:45Armenian Prime Minister said that the country is ready to become a buffer zone between Georgia and Russia to provide air links. To this end, from July 8, Armenian airlines ... Read More
Armenian Tourism: US Embassy urging tourists to be vigilant a “standard procedure”
Chief Assignment Editor- December 15, 2018 17:15The statement by the US Embassy in Armenia, that urged American citizens to be vigilant when visiting Armenia during the forthcoming Christmas and New Year holiday, contains no political context, ... Read More
Armenia implements training for effective management of sustainable tourism development
Chief Assignment Editor- December 13, 2018 08:15Armenia shapes its future to be a unique sustainable destination, building capacities in effective tourism planning and managing. A diverse group of tourism and development professionals from across Armenia has ... Read More
Armenia concludes successful tourism and trade events in three U.S. cities
Chief Assignment Editor- July 10, 2018 23:07State Tourism Committee of Armenia, along with private sector representatives, participated in a week of meetings and events in three cities. eTN contacted State Tourism Committee of Armenia to allow ... Read More
Chaos in Armenia: Protesters block railways, roads to Yerevan International Airport
Chief Assignment Editor- May 2, 2018 15:27Anti-government protesters disrupted traffic in Armenia’s capital, blocking railways and roads leading to Yerevan International Airport, after the parliament voted against opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan’s bid for interim PM. Protesters ... Read More
Armenia says no to UNWTO, why?
editor- April 15, 2017 21:21A month ago, the Armenian minister of Tourism, Hon. Vahan Martirosyan, joined 6 other candidates to compete in the race to be elected as the new Secretary-General of the United Nations World ... Read More
