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    Conference and Incentive Travel
    January 1, 2013


    Time for ... Yerevan

    by Christy McGhee
    DESTINATION OF THE MONTH; Pg. 31


    The Armenian capital is targeting the UK C&I market and has a variety
    of new devlopments and interesting attractions to help achieve its
    goal.

    Why Yerevan?

    While Armenia's overall tourism has been growing, its C&I offer may
    not have been top of UK buyers' pitch lists due to its relatively low
    profile and limited range of facilities. However, with new
    developments in the pipeline including Hyatt Place's third European
    hotel, the capital city Yerevan is gearing up to welcome international
    business and UK C&I events are among the target markets it hopes to
    attract.

    Getting there

    Alitalia offers flights via Rome, and Austrian Airlines via Vienna
    from London Heathrow to Zvartnots International Airport, around seven
    miles west of the city.

    Where to stay

    The city has a number of high-end hotels on or near the landmark
    Republic Square, including Armenia Marriott Hotel Yerevan and the
    Golden Tulip Hotel Yerevan. The Marriott has 226 rooms, with views of
    Mount Ararat or Republic Square, three restaurants, a fitness centre
    and spa. Also nearby is the four-star Best Western Congress Hotel with
    two restaurants, a bar and a pool. Its fitness centre reopens this
    month following a major renovation. New developments planned include
    Hyatt Place Yerevan, set to open this spring next to Republic Square,
    with 96 rooms, more than 120m2 of meeting space, a restaurant, bar and
    fitness centre.

    Where to meet

    Best Western Congress Hotel has a range of meeting spaces, including a
    ballroom for 300 and Picasso Hall for 100. For larger events, the
    Marriott Hotel Yerevan has nine rooms covering 1,152m2, the largest of
    which is the 585m2 ballroom with seating capacity of 1,000. The city's
    unusual event spaces include Yerevan History Museum, which has a 225m2
    space for private events.

    Incentive ideas

    With Armenia billed as the home to Winston Churchill's favourite
    brandy, tastings are a popular incentive activity, along with cooking
    classes.

    The city's many cultural attractions include the National Gallery of
    Armenia, which offers guided tours for corporate groups, the Yerevan
    History Museum and the Erebuni Museum of History.

    Pick up some local souvenirs at the Vernissage open-air handicraft
    market near Republic Square. The square itself is worth visiting, with
    a nightly laser and fountain music show.

    Where to eat and drink

    Yerevan has a strong nightlife, with many bars and restaurants in the
    city centre. Cucina is open for lunch and dinner, serving fine Italian
    cuisine, homemade pizzas and antipasti in a cost setting. For a taste
    of Armenia, try local restaurants such as Dolmama, while Florence,
    Latar and Arqayadzor are recommended for larger groups of up to 650.
    ESI DMC Armenia can arrange a masterclass and tasting at Armenian
    Brandy Factory, and cocktail receptions at unusual venues such as the
    Parajanov Museum, National Gallery of Armenia and Cafesjian Museum.
    Barbecues can also be arranged at Zvartnots Cathedral with traditional
    music and dancing.

    DID YOU KNOW

    Yerevan was named the 2012 World Book Capital by Unesco, an accolade
    recognising quality programmes to promote books and reading

    DIRECTORY
    Ministry of Economy
    Tel: +374 10 56 61 85
    Email: [email protected]
    Web: http://www.mineconomy.am

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