“Tatev wings” rope way is one year old

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 17, ARMENPRESS:

The first anniversary of "Tatev wings" rope way was marked October 16. Director of the rope way Tigran Ghazaryan presented to the reporters the one year activity, the implemented programs. Ghazaryan said till now the rope way served 70 000 passengers. More than 10% of the passengers were residents of nearby villages which made use of the rope way free of charge. The director said last year the interest toward rope way was big during the holidays and days off during that time the rope way served 700-800 passengers.

Throughout the exploitation of the rope way everyday the staff and Swiss specialists conducted detailed technical service of the rope way. Technical examination was also conducted as a result of which "Tatev Wings" was recognized technically good and secure.

The director said "Tatev Wings" rope way does not only create good opportunity for development of tourism but created jobs for the residents of nearby communities. Today the rope way and the newly opened café-waiting hall have 55 employees who are residents of nearby villages and Goris.