The closing meeting and certificate awarding ceremony of the two-month training course on “Basics of Tourism” organized within the framework of the “Living Landscapes for Market Development in Armenia” (LILA) project took place in Gosh community of Tavush region.
The training was designed for a group of forcibly displaced persons from Artsakh, aiming to develop their skills and support their involvement in Armenia’s inbound and domestic tourism sector. The training was conducted by “One Way” Group LLC.
Edgar Navasardyan, founder of the “Our Mountains” sports camp, a project partner, introduced participants to the basics of adventure tourism, explaining the differences between hiking, trekking, and mountaineering. He also covered the essential aspects of organizing those trips, including important safety rules.
Lilya Torosyan, the tourism officer of the LILA project, presented certificates along with professional hiking equipment sets, wishing the participants success in their future careers.
Following the ceremony, the group enjoyed a cultural tour of Goshavank. During their visit to Gosh, participants also explored the “Arevi Gosh” hotel, another partner of the project, and learned about the nuances of hospitality.
Living Landscapes for Market Development in Armenia (LILA) project is funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and implemented by WWF-Armenia in collaboration with SDA NGO.