256,917 tourists visited Armenia in the 2nd quarter of the year, up from 232,583 in the 1st quarter, according to the National Statistical Service (NSS).

 The 1st quarter number is up 1.8% when compared to the same period in 2014.

The NSS reports that 250,326 left Armenia as tourists in the 2nd quarter of this year,up1% over the same period in 2014.