Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended the opening ceremony of the Holiday Inn Express Hotel, which is part of the world-famous IHG hotel chain.

The investment program was implemented by Ghukas Grigoryan, Founder / President of Harmony International LLC. The construction lasted three years. About ten million dollars were invested, with 50 new jobs created.

The Premier toured the premises to get acquainted with the work done and the amenities available in the hotel. Nikol Pashinyan welcomed the implementation of the investment program and the initiative to build new hotels in Armenia as a whole, which provide tourists with high-quality services and comfortable conditions.

In turn, Minister of Economic Development and Investments Tigran Khachatryan advised that the number of tourists visiting Armenia reached the mark of 1.6 million in 2018, and the government’s goal is to ensure 7-10% annual growth in this area.

The Holiday Inn Express has 130 rooms, as well as a well-equipped conference room. There are computers, comfortable seats, chargers and high-speed Wi-Fi in the lobby.

Accompanied by Yerevan Mayor Hayk Marutyan, the Head of Government walked down the main avenue of Yerevan to inspect the ongoing rehabilitation works.