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Azerbaijan's green tourism strategy looks beyond visitor numbers

Azerbaijan's green tourism strategy looks beyond visitor numbers

The head of Azerbaijan's State Tourism Agency told a CICA conference this week that success in tourism is no longer measured only by visitor numbers. The observation is perhaps correct to a certain extent. The harder question is whether the sector's existing infrastructure, branding depth, and digital presence are yet capable of satisfying the new criteria either.

Nation
First meeting of Digital Development Council held under chairmanship of First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

First meeting of Digital Development Council held under chairmanship of First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

On June 29, the first meeting of the Digital Development Council of the Republic of Azerbaijan was held under the chairmanship of First Vice-President of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva.

Oil & Gas
BTC pipeline oil shipments through Türkiye drop 9% in January-May

BTC pipeline oil shipments through Türkiye drop 9% in January-May

Oil shipments through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline via Türkiye totaled 80.536 million barrels in January-May this year, AzerNEWS reports, citing data released by Türkiye's state pipeline operator BOTAŞ.

Business
Azerbaijan's industrial parks save investors $333 mln through tax incentives

Azerbaijan's industrial parks save investors $333 mln through tax incentives

As a result of these incentives, residents of industrial parks have saved AZN 567 million (approximately $333.5 million) to date, including...

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Yerevan's peace agenda faces new test after Israel's genocide decision

Yerevan's peace agenda faces new test after Israel's genocide decision

Tel Aviv's cabinet vote today is, for most of the world, a long-overdue moral statement. For Armenia's newly re-elected prime minister, navigating the congratulations requires a diplomatic dexterity he has been quietly developing for two years.

World
Iraq gives pro-Iran militias two-month deadline to disarm

Iraq gives pro-Iran militias two-month deadline to disarm

Iraq has given what it describes as Iran-aligned armed groups until September 30 to surrender their weapons, government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi said on Monday, ahead of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's visit to the United States, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Traditional costumes and kelaghayi showcased in Baku [PHOTOS]

Traditional costumes and kelaghayi showcased in Baku [PHOTOS]

The final event of the project "Azerbaijan is My Homeland!", implemented by the Mirvarid Dilbazi Poetry Assembly Public Union, has taken place at the Youth Aid Foundation in Baku, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Honored Artist Ilham Nazarov enthralls audience at Opera Days [PHOTOS]

Honored Artist Ilham Nazarov enthralls audience at Opera Days [PHOTOS]

A solo concert by Honoured Artist, soloist of the State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, Ilham Nazarov, has been successfully held at the Hall of Chamber and Organ Music, AzerNEWS reports.

Travel
Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport

Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport
Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month

Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month
Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]

Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]
Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture

Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture
Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park

Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park
Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Events
Azerbaijan Army enhances officer training with specialized demonstration classes [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan Army enhances officer training with specialized demonstration classes [PHOTOS]

Pursuant to the relevant order of the Azerbaijan Minister of Defence, demonstration classes were held for the attendees of the Officer Specialisation Course at the Training and Educational Centre of the Azerbaijan Army, AzerNEWS reports.

Sports
First Round of 16 team confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026

First Round of 16 team confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026

The Round of 32 matches have begun at the FIFA World Cup 2026, which is being hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, AzerNEWS reports.

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