YEREVAN, JULY 17, ARMENPRESS. Based on the data of 2017, tourism in Artsakh grew in all directions.

The ministry of economy of Artsakh told ARMENPRESS that a 26% growth of foreign tourists has been recorded in January-June of 2017 compared to 2015, while the number amounted 46% compared to 2016.

The number of visits has also increased in the main tourism locations with more than 5000 visitors in the Tigranakert state reserve, which is 62% more compared to 2015.

Estimates suggest tourism incomes amounted to 1,7 billion drams, which is a 35% growth.

It is noteworthy that 25 million drams in investments from international donors was attracted, in addition to budget resources for tourism development.