
MP from Georgian Dream: Security contributes to tourism development in Georgia
Security influences tourism development in Georgia no less than ancient history and unique culture, a representative of the ruling Georgian Dream party stated.
Security influences tourism development in Georgia no less than ancient history and unique culture, a representative of the ruling Georgian Dream party stated.
Tbilisi intends to continue active development of the tourism sector
Goderdzi Ski Resort in Georgia has been recognized as the best place for winter holidays in Europe. The resort is located in Adjara in the alpine zone.
The new government of Georgia will pay a lot of attention to tourism in order to increase both the country's international popularity and the well-being of the local population.
The Georgian authorities have set the goal to increase the number of tourists and tourism revenues. From January to September, the country received about 5.8 million foreign visitors.
Georgia was also visited by citizens of Kazakhstan, Iran, and India
Holidays in Georgia have become more expensive for tourists due to rising prices for accommodation in hotels. In June 2024, the average room rate increased by 16%.
Several new hotels will open in Georgia on the seafront next year. Premium all-inclusive hotels will be built by a large international chain. There are no all-inclusive hotels in Georgia today.
The Georgian Parliament has approved a decision to introduce mandatory health insurance for foreign tourists in 2026. Previously, the Georgian authorities planned to make health insurance mandatory in the summer of 2024.
The number of domestic tourists is growing in Georgia. In the first quarter, the number increased by 8.8%. The main directions are Tbilisi, Imereti, Adjara.
The popularity of seaside holidays in the countries of the former USSR, such as Azerbaijan, Georgia and Kazakhstan, deservedly continues to grow among Russians, Alexander Osaulenko, Vice-President of the Russian Union of Tourism Industry said.
A hotel hub with 1,500 rooms will be created in the Georgian capital in the coming years