Tourism in Armenia is like no other
September 27 is World Tourism Day.
The goal is to provide awareness about the importance of tourism and highlight its role in preserving the wealth of culture and history.
However, Armenia isn't celebrating this day. Citizens don't even know of such a day, even though Armenia is officially considered one of the best sites for tourism.
Based on statistics, the number of tourists visiting Armenia has grown by 15.6 percent in the past 9 months.
With its high mountains, mild climate, ancient history, as well as monuments, buildings and churches spanning millennia, Armenia has always attracted tourists from all corners of the globe.
The fact that Armenia was the first country that adopted Christianity as a state religion has also played a role in attracting tourists, and it is a fact that brings thousands of faithful to Armenia to see the "Promised Land".
Kelly, 54, is from Canada. She told "A1+" that Armenia is the 62nd country that she has visited and that she settled in Dubai three years ago in order to travel around the region.
"I have been in Armenia for two weeks and have already grown to love this country. I have visited Lake Sevan where the sunset is indescribable. I have also visited Dilijan. We were walking on the road stretching through the unique nature and it was raining non-stop. It was like a scene from a film made in Hollywood," says Kelly.
Janet, 80, is from France. She said she was more interested in the Armenian people's mindset and lifestyle. She has visited Tsovagyugh to get acquainted with Armenian villagers lifestyles and was surprised by the local villagers' hospitality.
Janet is marveled by the sounds of the Armenian alphabet and says even if she doesn't know what the word means, she can guess its meaning by listening to the sound. For instance, when she says the word "jur" (water), she pictues a flowing stream.
