Armenia’s Tourism Boom: Armenia welcomed a record 1.042 million tourists in the first half of 2026 (+14.8% year-on-year), with June alone bringing 216,214 visitors; Russia leads (about 40%), followed by Georgia (15%) and Iran (8%). Regional Travel Pulse (Georgia): Georgia saw 2.73 million international visits in Jan–Jun 2026 (-2.7%), but tourist visits held steady (+0.1% to 2.27 million); Kazakhstan drove growth (+6% to 66,526 visitors), while arrivals from Iran fell sharply (-48.7%). New Hotel for Dilijan: Green Rock will break ground on July 25 for a new international-standard hotel in Dilijan, part of a $160m complex, aiming to boost year-round tourism and create 800+ jobs. Travel Safety Alerts: Denmark issued wolf-encounter guidance for tourists (stand still, keep eye contact, “maximum resistance” if attacked). The US State Department urged Americans to exercise increased caution due to possible Iran-linked attacks and travel disruptions. Food & Health Incident: The French Embassy in Yerevan confirmed food poisoning among guests at its July 14 Bastille Day reception.