Georgia’s Prime Minister meets King Felipe VI of Spain

Georgia’s growing tourism potential was discussed as Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili met King Felipe VI of Spain in Madrid last night.

The meeting preceded the opening of the International Tourism Fair scheduled for today.

Discussing tourism as one of the most important socioeconomic sectors of the country, Kvirikashvili said that in 2016, about 6.4 million guests visited Georgia and tourism revenues exceeded two billion USD.

Discussed #Georgia's growing #tourism potential w/ S.M. El Rey Felipe VI today @CasaReal@UNWTOhttps://t.co/4YF6BVS76g

— Giorgi Kvirikashvili (@KvirikashviliGi) January 17, 2017

The meeting at the El Pardo Palace was attended by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary General Taleb Rifai.

After the meeting, the inauguration of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development was held at the royal palace, attended by representatives of global political and economic communities.

El Rey, con el lanzamiento del Año Int. del Turismo Sostenible para el Desarrollo 2017 #IY2017#travelenjoyrespecthttps://t.co/OBxvZHnPRppic.twitter.com/3IGhiFBsvR

— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) January 17, 2017

In his speech delivered at the event, the UNWTO Secretary General said Georgia is a brand associated with a beautiful country and wonderful people.