Russian tour operators explore Georgia’s tourism potential
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The Georgian National Tourism Administration is continuing to raise awareness of Georgia and its beautiful scenery to increase the flow of tourists to the country.
More than 20 representatives from leading Russian tourism agencies visited Georgia to learn more about the diversity of the country and explore its hidden gems.
For one week the guests discovered Georgia’s capital Tbilisi and its historic districts.
The Russian guests also visited Georgia’s wine-making Kakheti region, where they explored Sighnaghi, Kvareli and Tsinandali.
At the face-to-face meeting Russian and Georgian tourism industry representatives planned a range of touristic packages. Photo by GNTA.
Georgia's historic city of Mtskheta was another destination that hosted the Russian guests.
The group also travelled to Georgia’s mountain areas Gudauri, Kazbegi, Borjomi and Bakuriani.
Yesterday Russian and Georgian tourism industry representatives met each other and planned a range of touristic packages.
Russia is one of Georgia’s target tourism areas. Russian guests loved travelling to Georgia and this could be proven by statistics. In 2015 more than 925,000 Russians visited Georgia; a 14 percent increase on 2014.
Today the Ministry of Internal Affairs released data that showed 323,159 visitors came to Georgia in January 2016. This was 4.4 percent more compared to the same month of 2015.
Today Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement that said from tomorrow, December 23, all Georgian citizens can enjoy simplified visa procedures with Russia.
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