Tourism & Borders: Armenia is rolling out automated e-gates at border checkpoints alongside biometric passports, aiming to speed up identity checks and cut waiting times at places like Zvartnots Airport. Tourism Policy: Armenia’s new 2026–2031 Action Program targets 3 million foreign tourists annually by 2031 and 4.5 million domestic trips, with logistics upgrades including cold storage and agro-industrial centers. Sports Tourism: “Tour of Armenia” returns as an international professional cycling race on September 10–13, with nearly 1.6 billion drams allocated to showcase Armenia’s landmarks and boost tourism visibility. International Links: Armenia and India discussed expanding cooperation and the possibility of direct air links, with tourism flow highlighted as a key benefit. Regional Travel Surge: Russia’s Upper Lars checkpoint saw nearly 20,000 crossings per day on August 15–16 amid peak seasonal travel demand. Culture & Heritage: A new international textile art exhibition, “Textile Dialogues,” opened in Dilijan, with workshops for youth and a push to strengthen cultural tourism. Humanitarian (Travel Impact): Armenia will allocate 16.7 million drams for transporting and treating children from the Gaza Strip, coordinating medical care and accommodation for accompanying families.