Armenia Establishes New Qualification Requirements for Tour Guides
26.03.2026,
19:02
At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government established new qualification requirements for tour guides and accompanying persons.
YEREVAN, March 26. /ARKA/. At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government established new qualification requirements for tour guides and accompanying persons.
As noted in the rationale for the decision, three main qualification procedures are being introduced: simplified, accelerated, and regular.
According to the document, this approach will allow both experienced tour guides and novice specialists to qualify based on their experience and level of training.
The decision is aimed at improving the professional level of tour guides and accompanying persons, ensuring tourist safety, and developing the industry.
This is expected to facilitate the organization of retraining for tour guides and accompanying persons under a unified program, as well as improve the quality of information provided about Armenia's tourism potential and its attractions.
The government believes that the introduction of a mandatory retraining and qualification system will contribute to the formation of a healthy competitive environment in the market.
As noted in the rationale for the decision, three main qualification procedures are being introduced: simplified, accelerated, and regular.
According to the document, this approach will allow both experienced tour guides and novice specialists to qualify based on their experience and level of training.
The decision is aimed at improving the professional level of tour guides and accompanying persons, ensuring tourist safety, and developing the industry.
This is expected to facilitate the organization of retraining for tour guides and accompanying persons under a unified program, as well as improve the quality of information provided about Armenia's tourism potential and its attractions.
The government believes that the introduction of a mandatory retraining and qualification system will contribute to the formation of a healthy competitive environment in the market.
