Tourism Administration launches training for industry professionals to improve inclusive services
Georgia’s ancient capital Mtskheta, a high-profile tourist area in the country, is the first of several Georgian cities to enjoy new areas specially designed to be accessible for tourists of all abilities. Photo: GNTA
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The Georgian National Tourism Administration is launching a training course for people involved in the tourism industry in a bid to improve products, services and facilities for individuals with special needs while they travel the country.
The GNTA announced on Friday the course would cover the capital city of Tbilisi and cities of Rustavi, Gori, Kaspi, Tetritskharo, Telavi, Kutaisi, Tskaltubo, Batumi, Zugdidi, Ambrolauri, Stepantsminda and Mestia.
The course will involve strategies for implementation of inclusive tourism, introduction of products and accessible services, compliance with requirements of international and national standards, and routes and services.
Food and accommodation industry professionals, tour operators, employees of agencies of protected areas of the country and guides have been invited to the training free of charge.
Georgian president Salome Zourabichvili on Tuesday highlighted the importance of international experience for the development of inclusive tourism in the country at an international conference she hosted at the Orbeliani presidential palace in Tbilisi.
Travellers and locals visiting Georgia's protected areas will soon be able to explore the museums and natural reserves using virtual reality (VR) technology and audio guides.
Georgia’s ancient capital Mtskheta, a high-profile tourist area in the country, is the first of several Georgian cities to enjoy new areas accessible for tourists of all abilities.
Georgia is about to undergo a nationwide renovation project to make the country more accessible for locals and tourists with disabilities. Today officials announced Mtskheta, a high-profile tourist area, will be the first of several Georgian cities to undergo changes to make the areas accessible for tourists of all abilities.