Over 1,9 million tourists visit Armenia in 10 months

YEREVAN, DECEMBER 7, ARMENPRESS. 1,926,405 tourists visited Armenia in January-October of 2024, 5,8% less compared to the same period of last year, according to the Tourism Committee. The figure is 15% higher compared to the same period of 2019.

Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan attended the committee’s yearend event, where the figures were published. 

The event focused on the tourism development trends, main indicators and legislative reforms in the sector.

“We plan to implement numerous new programs in 2025, and if necessary, we will increase budget allocations for this,” the minister said. “We are ready to support the development of the business environment in Armenia through various programs,” Papoyan said.

Papoyan expressed confidence that the cooperation with the World Bank will proceed successfully and the TRIP project will be launched, which envisages up to 100,000,000 dollars investments in the tourism sector. The program is expected to make the country’s tourism more competitive and attractive.

In 2024 Armenia received a number of international awards, including Best Destination for 2025 by Lonely Planet, and the inclusion in the Top 10 Developing Travel Destinations by Wanderlust Magazine.

In addition, the Italian Association of Travel Journalists named Vayots Dzor province the Best Destination for Food and Wine.

In 2024 parliament adopted a new law on tourism to regulate the sector. More than 90 foreign journalists visited Armenia for an exploratory trip and over 500 articles were published in the foreign media. Authorities also developed the country’s tourism and investment guideline.