Tourism Tech & Regulation: Armenia approved plans to create a unified database of tourism service providers, aiming to centralize scattered data, digitize regulation, improve monitoring and transparency, and connect with other government systems under a “single request” approach. Visa & Travel Access: Deputy Interior Minister Armen Ghazaryan says Schengen visa queues can be eased through EU-aligned visa liberalization, with 117 actions already mapped and about half implemented, plus two EU visits planned before year-end. Citizenship & Mobility: Armenia says citizenship applications hit a historic high—over 32,000 in 2025—driven largely by ethnic Armenians who are Russian citizens, sometimes seeking an extra travel document; officials also signal a reform package to restore citizenship’s civic value. Tourism Demand: Armenia recorded 1.240 million tourists in Jan–July 2026 (+7% y/y), with July down versus June but still showing the main visitor mix led by Russians and Georgians. Economy for Travelers: Service sector growth accelerated to 11.0% in H1 2026, while cargo and passenger transport both improved, supporting smoother movement for visitors.