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Ushguli village in focus of Wall Street Journal and National Geographic

Journalists from world famous media outlets will prepare a short film and article about Ushguli. Photo by the GNTA.

Agenda.ge, 05 May 2017 - 17:43, Tbilisi,Georgia

Stunning scenery, iconic landmarks and unique traditions of UNESCO Georgian village Ushguli, in high mountainous Svaneti region, are in focus of Wall Street Journal and National Geographic.

Journalists from world famous media outlets will prepare a short film and article about the beautiful Ushguli village, which also will tell the story of local people’s everyday life.

The Georgian National Tourism Administration (GNTA) invited a press tour from Great Britain to entice more international visitors to the historic Caucasian nation.

A short film and an article about Ushguli will be published via websites and social media of the Wall Street Journal, National Geographic and also Star Airlines.

The press tour in Ushguli included six journalists. Photo by the GNTA.

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