Tourism Policy: Armenia’s government has approved a procedure to create a unified database of tourism service providers, aiming to centralize scattered data, digitize regulation, and improve monitoring and transparency. Travel Demand: Armenia saw strong momentum in 2026, with 1.240 million tourists visiting in January–July (+7% year-on-year), and Russian bookings rising 42% in August, according to a new study. Visa & Access: Armenia’s deputy interior minister says Schengen visa queues could ease through EU visa liberalization, with work already underway and further EU visits planned. Citizenship & Mobility: Applications for Armenian citizenship hit a historic high—over 32,000 in 2025—driven largely by ethnic Armenians in Russia seeking travel documents amid restrictions. Diaspora Travel Story: A co-founder of the Armenian Lacrosse Federation is leading a 12-day road trip across Armenia, encouraging locals to bring friends and family to church through sport. Regional Logistics: Moldova’s ECMT road freight carriers will be exempt from Armenia road taxes for eligible international trips, including transit.