ArmInfo. Wings of Tatev was announced winner of the 28th World Travel Awards in the World's Leading Cable Car Ride 2021, category, with Armenia being winner in the World's Leading Heritage Destination 2021 category.
According to a report at ArmInfo`s disposal, given the gradual recovery in global tourism following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, receiving the top tourism award this year is more important and valuable for Armenia than ever before.
"This achievement has once again proved that Tatev Monastery and Wings of Tatev are one of the main and significant tourist destinations for Armenia and the region, and Wings of Tatev cable car meets the highest international standards," said Vahe Baghdasaryan, Director of Wings of Tatev.
World Travel Awards was established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward, and celebrate excellence across all key sectors of the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries.
"The participation and victory of Armenia in such a world-class award ceremony in both nominations make the country more recognizable in international markets. It is necessary to use such opportunities and strengthen Armenia's position as a world's leading heritage destination and a leading cable car ride through continuous marketing campaigns," said Gayane Ayvazyan, Public Relations Expert, Tourism Committee, RA Ministry of Economy.