Hyatt Regency in Dilijan: Green Rock and Hyatt Hotels signed an agreement to bring Hyatt Regency Dilijan to Armenia, with an official groundbreaking in Dilijan and plans for a 205-room hotel plus conference, dining, and wellness facilities—aimed at boosting the town’s year-round tourism. Rail Travel Deal: South Caucasus Railway will offer electric train discounts on August 2 (100% for children under 12, 50% for passengers over 12), excluding the Yerevan–Gyumri–Yerevan express. Russians Renting in Yerevan: Demand for apartment rentals in Yerevan has surged as rumors of a second mobilization wave spread, pushing prices up about 30% in three months. Passport Update: Armenia slipped to 73rd in the July Henley Passport Index 2026, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 65 destinations. Armenian Roses Blocked in Russia: Rosselkhoznadzor destroyed an Armenian-origin rose shipment after it was stopped in Russia for falsified documents and missing phytosanitary paperwork. Tourism Demand Signal: Yerevan ranked among the top foreign destinations for Russians traveling in large groups (4+), taking a 3.2% share of bookings.