AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoNew Air Links: A new seasonal charter route launches between Burgas and Yerevan, with flights weekly on Tuesdays through the end of August—an easy summer boost for travelers from Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast. Tourism Numbers: Armenia set a record for the first half of 2026, welcoming 1.042 million tourists (+14.8% year-on-year), with Russia leading (40%), followed by Georgia (15%) and Iran (8%). Gulf Travel Ease: Armenia extended visa-free entry for eligible GCC travelers until July 1, 2027, keeping the country an accessible short-haul option for the region. UAE Entry Rules: The UAE published updated 2026 entry guidelines, expanding visa-free access for citizens of at least 70 countries and outlining 90-day visa-free stays for 49 destinations. EU Support & Trade: The EU deepened ties with Armenia in a tense moment for religious freedom, pledging €18 million and tariff-free access for nearly 80% of Armenian exports—good news for business travel and longer-term tourism demand.
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