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Armenia’s ski resorts open up winter wonderland

Tsaghkadzor in Armenia is becoming one of the top skiing destinations in the world with its majestic mountains and wide array of ski resorts offering lessons for beginners as well as a wide range of courses for more experienced riders.

Armenia has something for every type of ski enthusiast, from novice riders to world-class competitive skiers. With a number of ski resorts, Armenia is the ideal place for skiers of all levels.

Tsaghkadzor, less than an hour from Yerevan, is a winter wonderland for avid skiers and snowboarders. There are plenty of fun and exciting activities to choose from when you visit the Armenian capital.

The skiing season starts in mid-December and lasts until the end of March with the highest skiing point being located on Mount Teghenis. The leading destination for winter sports is Tsaghkadzor. The largest ziplining stations are in Yerevan, Yenokavan, Tsaghkadzor and Dilijan.

 

Azerbaijan wins top sustainability award

The Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB) has received the ‘2022 Sustainability Awards – Cultural Protection & Inheritance’ from Voyage Magazine China. The award recognizes Azerbaijan’s commitment to preserving its rich cultural heritage and promoting sustainable tourism practices.

Azerbaijan is home to a diverse range of cultural and historical sites, including UNESCO protected ancient sites, beautiful landmarks, and iconic architecture. The country has made significant investments in preserving these sites and promoting them to visitors, in order to both honour its past and create a thriving tourism industry.

“We are incredibly proud to have received this award from Voyage Magazine,” said the CEO of the Azerbaijan Tourism Board, Florian Sengstschmid. “For us sustainable tourism development starts with putting destination’s tangible and intangible assets, as well as its people in the heart of the tourism promotion. Preserving our cultural heritage and promoting sustainable tourism practices are important priorities for us, and we are committed to continuing our efforts in these areas.”

 

Mauritius records over 1m bookings in 12 months

Mauritius has recorded more than a million bookings from January 1, 2022, to January 1, 2023, marking the joint marketing initiative spearheaded by the Deputy Prime Minister Louis Steven Obeegadoo, MTPA and the private sector.

Tourism typically accounts for nearly 24 per cent of the nation’s GDP, and the Government has set a target of 1.4 million visitors during the calendar year 2023.

A major success of 2022 was the launch of the Premium Visa scheme to attract the growing number of digital nomads; with a thousand visas have been issued by the end of the year.

Prospective international home buyers were encouraged to relocate to Mauritius through various real estate schemes, which grant permanent residency status to foreign homebuyers in Mauritius. They can also generate revenue through these properties via a rental pool.

 

Moscow City Tourism holds roadshow in Doha

Moscow City Tourism Committee held an on-ground roadshow in Qatar as part of an ongoing initiative to promote Moscow as a leading tourism and business destination on February 13 at Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Doha.

The roadshow had B2B interactions and presentations that highlighted the destination and opened up new avenues in bringing the destination in new light to the travel and trade community. The Moscow Tourism Committee brought more than 10 local companies such as representatives of DMCs, hotels, and places of interest to Qatar.

According to Moscow City Tourism Committee, the capital of Russia with its diverse range of products is fast emerging as one of the most interesting and productive cities for the travel-trade, both for leisure and business travel. Post-pandemic, these Roadshow activities would be an excellent occasion for their stakeholders to make contacts with the travel trade in Qatar.

Moscow and Qatar have partnered in opening new museums and cultural centres, organizing city festivals, as well as large-scale events such as the World Cup and others.

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