Episode Synopsis "Episode #9. Armenia: the country of food, nature and hospitality with Ilona Vogel"

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the travel market beyond recognition. But don't be scared: it did not vanish, the travel market continues to develop! In the podcast, we taste Eastern Europe talking to local entrepreneurs, officials, and other experts about how the region's tourism adapts to the demands of time and what it has to offer travel seekers. Our today's topic is Armenia: the country of food, nature and hospitality. Ilona Vogel - a tourism development advisor at the Tourism Committee of Armenia's Ministry of Economy - is our guest today. Here are the timeframes of our talk: 1:16 - A brief introduction by acquaintance with Ilona and her experience at the Tourism Committee of Armenia's Ministry of Economy 2:09 - Briefly about tourism in Armenia during the time of the pandemic 3:09 - About adaptation of the country's tourism to the pandemic 5:36 - Why tourists should visit Armenia 9:29 - Armenia's changes in mobility, tourism infrastructure, and green tourism 11:36 - Reflections about is there a place for tourism in the pandemic world 12:40 - About safety of Armenia as a tourist destination 13:35 - One thing for which Europeans would like Armenia the most 14:08 - A favorite location of Ilona in Armenia 15:12 - Her favorite hike path 16:06 - Why does she love Armenia the most Let's taste Eastern Europe together!

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