Doing well by doing good

Tufenkian Heritage Hotels chain is a member of the Tufenkian Group of Companies, a collection of unique, socially and environmentally responsible enterprises all based upon a common goal - to create luxury products that enrich the lives of those who make them and the communities in which they live. From artisan carpets and designer boutique hotels to gourmet preserves, the Tufenkian Group of Companies is dedicated to improving the lives of the indigenous workers of Armenia and Nepal and by sustaining the environments in which they live. James Tufenkian also created the Tufenkian Foundation in order to help improve the lives of people in Armenia and Nepal both spiritually and physically. Projects address issues from hunger, housing and healthcare to the environment, education and the arts.

Tufenkian Heritage Hotels have provided much more than just a travel destination. Not only do the hotels provide an authentic experience of Armenian culture, design and craftsmanship, but they have developed an economy in destitute villages and towns. The hotels have created jobs, not only in the construction and management of the hotels, but craftsmanship jobs were implemented to create hand-woven carpets, quilts and artisan-crafted décor for the hotel.

Our Philosophy

With a business model that was developed with the intention of enriching the lives of its workers and their communities, Tufenkian leads the industry in humanitarian and environmental programs that secure the long-term health of the communities that it works with. The company invests over a million dollars of its annual profits into funding its Nepalese Worker Welfare Program and the Tufenkian Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1999. Before "no child labor" and "green" were buzzwords, Tufenkian refused to employ anyone under the age of 18, used traditional and earth-friendly production processes, and paid its workers competitive wages.

Sense of Humanity

A commitment to social justice was central to Tufenkian's inception. This is evident in the company's firm stand against child labor and is why Tufenkian ensures that schooling, shelter, and health care are available to its employees, their families, and their communities. Rather than providing handouts, Tufenkian's aid model is capitalistic, folded into the business model: motivating employees to create the best product possible enables quality to drive the market demand, which in turn enables Tufenkian to provide profit sharing, better work conditions, and a better environment for its employees.

Our Environment

At Tufenkian, James Tufenkian's mandate to "leave the places we touch a little better than we found them" has always been at the core of everything we do. Solar collectors in Avan Marak Tsapatagh Hotel, Tree planting in Tsapatagh village, and Water purifying station in Avan Dzoraget Hotel are just a few examples of our dedication to minimizing Tufenkian's impact on the environment, which began long before "going green" was the suggested or required thing to do. In keeping with the Tufenkian Heritage Hotels' concept of creating lodgings that compliments the surrounding environment, the appearance of the hotels is not intrusive: it blends with the natural surroundings. Tufenkian Heritage Hotels are an authentic expression of the architectural heritage that is synonymous with the region where the hotels are situated.

For more information about Tufenkian Foundation please visit www.tufenkianfoundation.org.

To watch the Doing well by doing good video please visit http://www.tufenkian.com/about/doing-good.html.

The online booking system will be ready soon. In order to make your booking please call 374 10 655877 or e-mail hotels@tufenkian.am.

News

Tufenkian's bakery in the airport

Tufenkian introduced its freshly baked lahmajoons and byouregs in the Yerevan's Zvartnots International airport. You can taste our delicious baked goods, such as byouregs with cheese; greens and sour flavor, as well lahmajoons with meat and spices, and cheese mixture. You can choose from the bakery's many desserts, such as our famous apple pie, Armenian Gata and date pudding. 

 

Reviews

Avan Marak Tsapatagh Hotel is a perfect hotel. Lovely rooms and suites, very comfortable beds, charming and polite staff.

Tim Padworth and Tanya Panasenko

Dear James

What a delight to be a guest a yet another Tufenkian restaurant. As always the food was super, the atmosphere pleasant and the staff welcoming and service with a smile.

Best wishes

Tom

Thank you very much for Old Dilijan Complex. I'm really impressed. I met my history in this house. I became closer to my homeland. Thanks for making that happened!

Marika & Ruben

We enjoyed very much our stay in Avan Marak Tsapatagh Hotel; we found the facility and the staff to be very professional and helpful.

Hratch Mesropian

Thank you for the great service and hospitality of Avan Dzoraget Hotel, everything was just great.

Jorge Langoria

Dilijan is a great place, we've really enjoyed the beautiful nature, the nice little shop and the friendly people.

Juscha Manska from Holland

Dear Mr. Tufenkian

What a pleasure it is to drive at this lovely restaurant in Dilijan! We couldn't have enough of all types of food which is close to our heart - that is Western Armenian flavors and dishes.

Above all, the staff and the chef are of the highest caliber - courteous, pleasant and ready to go that extra mile for the patrons.

Our best

Kohar, Mitch & Megan Mardirosyan

Dear Mr. Tufenkian

I have visited all of your hotels and I don't want to repeat what everybody knows, excellent  food and service. But I do want to commend you as an individual who has made a great contribution in our small and young republic. I wish that we had other individuals like you as I'm sure our country would truly blossom.

Johnny

It's been so great  to find this cute little restaurant  in Dilijan with such a nice personnel and decent food.

Thanks much!

Zaruhi Saroyan

We especially liked the decoration in Avan Marak Tsapatagh Hotel. Very stylish rooms, very friendly and helpful staff.

Renson Boudoux

All Armenians know that Dilijan is a beautiful place, but very few know that it becomes even more beautiful when you stay at Tufenkian hotel. Me and my friend are among those few. Thank you for the wonderful dishes, good music and absolutely friendly staff.

Tsovinar Gapoujyan, Irina Danielyan

The Hotel and restaurant on lake Sevan are very beautiful, but the best thing was the service of the staff.

Martin Chakoian

It was great pleasure to be served here, where we found an excellent hospitality and warmest reception in Dilijan. The most important issue that my children get from here is sense of  fatherland. Many thanks to all Tufenkian!

Special gratitude to the amazing staff!

Ruben Boroyan

The best thing about Tufenkian Hotels besides excellent décor and cpmfort of rooms, is the courtesy of staff. Staff seems to be happy and proud working for a hotel, very helpful to guests and create a very warm and nice atmosphere. Thanks for that.

Viktoriya Meiksane

A wonderful delight to find this guest house in Dilijan. Good foresight. The food is fantastic and the collection and staff next door were most professional.

Saro Khachikyan from Boston

Everything about Avan Dzoraget Hotel is very pleasant. We will definitely recommend this hotel.

Hrair and Zaroug Kabakian
 
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