UNESCO Spotlight: Armenia’s Areni-1 Cave has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, with the nomination prepared through a public-private partnership involving the Areni-1 Cave Research Foundation and the Armenia Wine Tourism Council. Food Safety & Hospitality: Armenia’s Food Safety Inspectorate will inspect the Armenia Marriott Hotel after 10 guests reported acute intestinal infection following a Bastille Day reception hosted by the French Embassy in Yerevan. Travel Payments: Mastercard and Yandex Go launched exclusive Armenia offers for Mastercard cardholders, including ride discounts and a new Mastercard Travel Pass platform replacing DragonPass for Armeconombank World card benefits. Tourism & Infrastructure: Green Rock held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new international hotel project in Dilijan, aiming to bring global hospitality standards. Active Tourism: Cyprus-based climbers reached Mount Aragats (Armenia’s highest peak) and raised the Cypriot flag, promoting mountaineering and active tourism ties. Tech Lodging in Shirak: A Green Technology Hub and “Chillwithtech” tech lodging facilities are planned in Marmashen (Akhuryan) to host up to 30 students and support rural education linked to tourism and agriculture.