Economy Minister meets EU representatives to discuss Georgian tourism
Turnava said that the message of "Georgia - a safe destination” is one the country is going to present to the world amid the coronavirus outbreak. Photo: Ministry of Economy.
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Georgian Economy Minister Natia Turnava discussed the Georgian tourism sector at a meeting with Dominik Papenheim, the Thematic Coordinator for Economic Development and Market opportunities at the Delegation of the European Union to Georgia, Philipp Steinheim, the representative of the German development agency (GiZ) and Gerhard Schaumberger, the Head of Austrian Development Agency in Georgia earlier today.
Turnava spoke about EU-supported programs in the tourism sector, and noted the importance of EU technical assistance for the guide certification programme and said that Georgia has already a good experience in cooperating with Austria in the project which aims to train guides in Gudauri.
On May 14, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia said that Georgia is negotiating with Israel, Czechia, Poland, the Baltic states, Austria and Georgia’s neighboring countries to receive tourists starting July 1. Photo: Ministry of Economy.
Turnava noted that the Georgian government is doing everything for the tourism industry to overcome COVID-19 crisis.
We are supporting the private sector in order to open the tourism market for local and international tourists as well,” said Turnava, adding that the message of "Georgia - a safe destination” is one the country is going to present to the world amid the coronavirus outbreak.
About 20 air companies want to resume flights with Georgia, said Georgian Economy Minister Natia Turnava on May 14 adding that the dates and destinations will be known soon. Photo: Ministry of Economy.
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Minister Turnava noted that the Georgian tourism industry will observe strict safety requirements. These requirements will also be observed by the guides associations to ensure high quality service and safety in the industry.