Georgia is a leading country in the tourism sector, says UNWTO Secretary General
Secretary General of UNWTO praised the Georgian government's efforts to maintain the country's leading position in tourism sector. Photo: MFA
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Secretary General of the UN World Tourism Organization Zurab Pololikashvili has praised Georgia’s reforms in the tourism sector saying the country is among the world’s leaders in tourism while attending an international tourism fair in Spain.
Georgia’s position confirms that the country has become one of the leaders in the sector after several reforms,” he said, praising the government's efforts to maintain the country's leading position.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia David Zalkaliani also visited the fair where Georgia is represented with a special stand.
FITUR is one of the most important meeting points for tourism professionals and one of the leading trade fairs which is traditionally opened by the King of Spain.
Travel and tourism are vital industries in the Georgian economy. As well as its direct economic impact, the industry has significant indirect and induced impacts, shows the Travel and Tourism Economic Impact 2017 Georgia study by the World Travel and Tourism Council.
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