SUSANNA
SAFARYAN
CHAIRPERSON OF
THE TOURISM COMMITTEE,
THE MINISTRY OF ECONOMY OF RA
The hotel industry is an essential
contributor to the growth of the
tourism sector.
Over the past few years, a new tendency has
emerged within the hotel industry of Armenia - to
build hotels in a certain style. Hotels in Armenia,
as in the rest of the world, not only provide
accommodation but also carry a specific mission, distinguishing themselves by their
appearance, style, interior, internal atmosphere, emphasizing their uniqueness and
competitive advantages.
Recently, hotels in Armenia have been aspiring to present national elements, such
as culture, architectural solutions, traditional approaches and much more. It is worth
mentioning that many hotels or guesthouses use a distinctive feature, typical for a
certain location that increases the reputation of a tourism region and promotes local
tourism offerings. In the hospitality field of Armenia, there is a noticeable growth of
international hotel chains; today their number in Armenia exceeds 15. Moreover, it
is important to note that the B&B hotel industry is actively developing in regions.
This significantly contributes to the growth in tourist flows and revenues of the local
population in regions.
In parallel with the growth of the tourism recently, responds to decentralized
sector in Yerevan, the hotel industry (regional) tourism policies, Yerevan
is changes still maintains a leading position and
as well. Hotels are being built both in brand-new hotels continue to grow in
the capital and the regional tourism the capital, including the international
destinations. Though hotel construction, hotel chains. It is noteworthy that
undergoing
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