Lavender Festival in Chirpan: The 5th International Lavender Festival 2026 runs until June 21, with parades, concerts (including Vidin Sinfonietta), tastings, and cultural performances featuring guests from Ecuador, China, India, Vietnam, and Armenia. EU Support for Armenia’s Tourism-Linked Economy: The European Commission disbursed €34M to Armenia to cushion the impact of Russia’s trade restrictions, with help aimed at export-oriented sectors like agri-food and flowers—good news for business travel and visitor-facing industries. Yerevan City Transport Update: Kievyan Bridge is closed for major repairs from June 17 to Aug. 29, with expansion joints, waterproofing, asphalt, and sidewalk/railing works—expect detours during the busy summer period. North-South Corridor Progress (Syunik): Construction on the Kajaran–Agarak tunnel is entering a new phase after waterproofing, moving into concreting—part of the route expected to cut travel times and boost regional connectivity. Tourism Investment Push in Yerevan: Hospitality Investment Forum Yerevan 2026 drew 1,000+ participants; officials highlighted tourism growth (825,000 visitors in the first five months of 2026) and new investment ideas for small cities like Dilijan. Accessibility for Travelers: A report flags that deaf Armenians still face major barriers to education due to a shortage of sign language interpreters—an issue that also affects inclusive tourism and services.