The city of Batumi has been nominated for World Travel Awards, the most influential tourism award in Europe. Sophia (Bulgaria), Matera (Italy), Baku (Azerbaijan), Ljubljana (Slovakia) and Kutna Hora (Czech Republic) will also compete with Batumi for the same award. The voting for Batumi is available on the official website: https://www.worldtravelawards.com/vote. …
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Recreational Park to be Arranged in Bakhmaro
Municipal Development Fund has announced a tender on the procurement of additional project, arranging recreational park in Bakhmaro. The cost of procurement is GEL 1,28 million. The aim of the project is to create an attractive environment for tourists. The park is located on the territory of the state property in …
Read More »Hotel and Cafeteria to be Arranged in Lagodekhi Reserved Area
Arrangement of hotel and cafeteria is planned in Lagodekhi Reserved Area. The auction has already been announced for the purpose of arranging tourism infrastructure. The winner must complete the infrastructure in 2 years and invest 1 million GEL. Tourist infrastructure in the territory of Lagodekhi Protected Area must meet the …
Read More »Tbilisi Mayor: Tbilisi will Have 3D Map
Tbilisi will have its own 3D map in the near future, Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze noted at the Tbilisi government meeting. Tbilisi City Hall has announced tender for implementing the mentioned project and the winner company started working on March 1, Kakha Kaladze said. “Soon Tbilisi will have 3D map …
Read More »Batumi to Host Tourism Festival TOURISTER on March 31
On March 31 Batumi will host Tourister tourism festival. The Festival, which is a joint project of Tourism Institute and Shindi marketing company, will be held on annual basis as a traditional event. Objective of Tourister is to outline challenges and opportunities in the tourism sector through studying and analysis …
Read More »Government to Privatize Tsaishi Balneology Resort for Tourism Infrastructure Development
LEPL National Property Agency plans to privatize Tsaishi Balneology Resort. The Business Time has applied to National Property Agency regarding the mentioned information. According to the official letter: ‘We notify you that the real estate with registration codes 43.20.42.454 and 43.20.42.453 in the village of Tsaishi, Zugdidi District is state-owned …
Read More »Adjara Government to Resume Development of Gomarduli Ski Resort after 6-year Break
Gomarduli ski resort development will be resumed in Adjara Autonomous Republic. As reported, for 6 years the resort had been seized. Gomarduli resort director Jemal Darchidze told the Commersant that by the Prime Minister’s resolution and with the support of Adjara government, 1.5 million GEL debt was written off from …
Read More »Georgian Rural Development Association Helps Develop Algeti National Park
With the support of the EU, a new ecotourism attraction – an adventure park – will be set up in Georgia’s Algeti National Park. The respective grant agreement was signed on 7 March at the park’s administrative office. The adventure park will be an educational and entertaining open-air space in …
Read More »Passenger Turnover at International Airports of Georgia Rose by 25%
According to the information spread by Georgian Airpots Assocaition, in January-February Georgia-based airports handled 625 236 passengers, up 25% as compared to January-February 2018 (500 687 passengers). All three international airports of Georgia recorded an upturn in passenger turnover. Namely, in February Tbilisi International Airport served 238 445 passengers, up …
Read More »12 Protected Areas in Georgia to Receive Comprehensive Support UNDP and GEF
Twelve Protected Areas in Georgia will receive comprehensive support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) aimed at enhancing their management and financial sustainability, and at assisting Georgia to conserve and protect its unique biodiversity. The five-year initiative will be implemented by the Caucasus …
Read More »Georgia Expects to Receive 6.6 billion USD Revenues from Tourism Sector in 2025
According to the 2025 tourism strategy, Georgia will receive 6.6 billion USD revenues from tourism sector by 2025, Mariam Kvrivishvili, head of National Tourism Administration, noted. Kvrivishvili introduced details of the new strategy and priority tourism products to the private sector representatives. The administration will be oriented on quality and …
Read More »Austria to Share Experience on Safe Operation and Cable Car Installations to Georgia
On 26-28 February, representatives of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia will visit Austria to learn about the country’s experience in the installation and safe operation of cableways designed to carry persons. The aim of the study visit is to provide advice on the safe operation and …
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