Wings of Tatev recognized as World’s Leading Cable Car Ride

The “Wings of Tatev” cable car has won the prestigious international World Travel Awards for the fourth time, taking the title of World’s Leading Cable Car Ride. This year, the Armenian cable car again surpassed competitors from Bolivia, Brazil, Vietnam, Canada, New Zealand, the USA, and South Africa. Previously, “Wings of Tatev” brought victory to Armenia in this category in 2024, 2023, and 2021.

The announcement was made in Bahrain during the official World Travel Awards ceremony. This year also marks the 15th anniversary of “Wings of Tatev.”

Since its launch, the cable car has become one of the main symbols of Armenian tourism. Initiated by Ruben Vardanyan and listed in the Guinness World Records as the world’s longest reversible cable car (5,752 meters), it has played a vital role in the development of the Syunik region and Armenia as a whole, significantly boosting the country’s tourist appeal. Today, one in every five tourists visiting Armenia travels to Syunik, with the region’s tourist flow increasing 17-fold since the cable car’s opening.