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Alina Hovhannisyan

Armenia nominated for World Travel Awards 2025

Armenia nominated for World Travel Awards 2025

ArmInfo.Armenia has been nominated for the World Travel Awards 2025 as the World's Leading Heritage Destination 2025. The Tourism Committee press service shared this information.

"This nomination celebrates Armenia's rich cultural heritage, timeless traditions, and breathtaking historical sites that continue to inspire thousands of tourists from around the world," the Committee's statement reads. Voting is open until October 26, 2025.

You can vote for Armenia at the following link: https://www.worldtravelawards.com/vote?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2025%20Nominee%20Notification%20World&utm_content=2025%20Nominee%20Notification%20World+CID_ab95705117205492103f9bf38ab36e60&utm_source=mailshot&utm_term=Voting

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