Armenian PM, UNWTO Secretary General explore the potential of
development of tourism
ARMRADIO.AM
11:16 20.10.2012
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Taleb Rifa, Secretary General
of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), who had arrived in
Armenia to participate in the two-day conference in Yerevan titled
`Universal Values and Cultural Diversity in the 21st Century: The Role
of Tourism.’
Mr. Rifa hailed the results of the conference. The UNWTO Secretary
General said he was impressed by the progress Armenia has registered
in the field of tourism. He attached great importance to the signing
of the Yerevan Declaration on intercultural dialogue and cultural
diversity, which promotes the development of tourism and respect for
universal values.
The interlocutors discussed the perspectives of development of tourism
in our country. The Prime Minister noted that despite the steady 5%
growth registered in the sphere, the implementation of the policy of
continuous development of tourism is one of the priorities of the
Armenian Government.
The parties emphasized the importance of creating a favorable
atmosphere for the development of mass tourism all over Armenia,
utilization of the local tourism potential, promotion of investments
in the field of hotel construction, creation of a network of
affordable hotels, examination of the best international practices and
establishment of ties with leading countries in the sphere.
UNWTO Secretary General expressed his willingness to help Armenia
solve the above-mentioned issues.
From: A. Papazian
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