MosJan Posted October 31, 2001 Report Share Posted October 31, 2001 ARMENIAN TRAVEL AGENCIES DISPLAY THEIR PRODUCTSAn international exhibition of tourism, entitled The Country of Talking Stones opened at Yerevan’s Moskva Cinema House on Wednesday. The exhibition, which will last another two days, is organized by the Association of Armenian Travel agencies (AATA) and trade and industry ministry. John Balian, public affairs officer from the US embassy in Armenia, unlike other speakers, said Armenian travel agencies should not pin much hope on Diaspora Armenians, as potential visitors to Armenia. He suggested that Armenian travel agencies should look for bringing to Armenia non-Armenian tourists. Balian said there are all the grounds to make Armenia an attractive country for foreign travelers. “Armenia is a secret that should be discovered. When it is opened it attracts more, whoever comes to Armenia falls in love with it ” he said. Balian repeated what he had a couple of weeks ago, after returning from the USA, that Armenia was one of the safest countries in the world. He however, added a new epithet, describing Armenia as “an oasis of calmness and peace.” The exhibition has actually brought together the potential of major Armenian travel agencies, such as Levon Travel, Elitar Travel, Delta Armenia, Armintour, Prana Tour and others. Also some leading Armenian hotels-Armenia, Yerevan, Teryan and companies specializing in providing tourist services are participating in it. Also The Syrian Airlines and the Yerevan Brandy Company, that are sponsoring the exhibition, are displaying their capacities and products. By Gayane Mukoyan © Copyright AZG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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