Tbilisi, Batumi top coronavirus-safe destinations in Europe in 2020
European Best Destinations says that as the country is reopening its borders to travellers on July 1, it is also implementing a series of health measures to protect both travellers and its citizens ‘for a safe and relaxing holiday’. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge
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The Georgian capital of Tbilisi has been named the safest place to travel in Europe in 2020 amongst the cities selected by European Best Destinations, a travel website developed to promote culture and tourism in Europe.
The travel website has also selected Georgian Black Sea town of Batumi among the destinations least affected by COVID-19.
The website notes that as Georgia is reopening its borders to travellers on July 1, it is also implementing a series of health measures to protect both its citizens and travellers ‘for a safe and relaxing holiday’.
The Georgian Foreign Ministry has tweeted:
European Best Destinations:”Georgia reacted very quickly with measures that kept the epidemic at an extremely low level. There are up to 260 times fewer cases of Covid-19 in Georgia than in the most affected European countries” https://t.co/XK9SoPc2Ep
— MFA of Georgia (@MFAgovge) May 30, 2020
Promising that the ‘wow’ effect is guaranteed in Tbilisi, European Best Destinations says the Georgian capital is ‘stunning in spring and summer when nature wakes up and in winter with its thousands of light bulbs and Christmas decorations and market’.
Tbilisi is exactly what we need now: an open-minded destination, which mixes better than any other past, present and future, culture and leisure. The Capital of Georgia is more trendy than ever in 2020; it is the ideal destination for culture, gastronomy, diversity and architecture lovers”, it says.
Batumi was named ‘Europe’s Leading Emerging Tourism Destination’ last year. Photo: Nino Alavidze/Agenda.ge
Calling Batumi ‘an extraordinary destination’ European Best Destinations notes that‘it’s impossible to get bored’ in the city, ‘which combines beach, relaxation, wellness, sustainable tourism, nature, trekking, leisure, shopping, culture, gastronomy, wine tourism and unique attractions for children and grown-ups’.
Batumi is a splendid mix of beautiful scenery, vibrant culture and legendary hospitality. It is the main city of Adjara and second largest city of Georgia. This beautiful city invites you to experience the contrast of historic ancient sites as well as modern lifestyle”, the website adds.
As the 63-day state of emergency came to an end in Georgia on May 23, the country is planning to resume domestic tourism starting June 15 and receive international tourists starting July 1.
Tbilisi has been named as the 2020 Emerging Culture City in the latest Leading Culture Destinations Awards, an "Oscars for Museums", with the Georgian capital emerging among winners from 50 destinations.
The Georgian Black Sea town of Batumi has been covered by snow overnight, while the Georgian capital of Tbilisi was struggling with heavy wind. Photos of snowy Batumi have gone viral on Facebook and other social networks with lots of locals and visitors sharing photos and videos of the town.
Georgian capital of Tbilisi has been named as the third trendiest destinations for 2020 after Colmar, France and Athens, Greece, on travel website European Best Destinations. More than 600,000 people voted for their favourite destination online between January 15 and February 5.
Tourists from Israel may be among the first visitors in Georgia after the coronavirus lockdown, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia has stated at the meeting with the representatives of the tourism sector in Georgia’s western Imereti region today.
Georgia has reported four new cases of the coronavirus earlier today, bringing the total number of cases to 800. 640 of the 800 patients have recovered, while 13 others have died. The 13th individual, who was 76 years old and suffered serious, underlying health issues, died earlier today. He was from the Mushevani village of Bolnisi municipality.
Georgia has reported 11 new cases of the coronavirus earlier today, bringing the total number of cases to 794.624 of the 574 patients have recovered, while 12 have died. As of today, 158 people remain infected with COVID-19 in Georgia. Eight of the 11 new cases belong to the so-called Saburtalo cluster in Tbilisi, while three others are from the Mareti village of Marneuli municipality. Georgia continues to reopen its economy as the country has maintained a low infection rate so far.
The Washington Post and CNN have spoken of Georgia’s plans to reopen its economy and boost tourism development after the coronavirus pandemic.
Georgia has five new cases of COVID-19 and 14 recoveries including two in the Black Sea region of Adjara, turning the region into a coronavirus-free zone again. Head of the Adjara region government Tornike Rizhvadze announced earlier today that no new cases of the virus have been reported in the region since April 30.
Head of the Adjara government Tornike Rizhvadze is optimistic about the investment environment in the Black Sea region despite the coronavirus pandemic. Rizhvadze said Adjara, which is now a coronavirus-free zone, has been among the exemplary regions in fight against COVID-19.
The Adjara region of Georgia has become a full member of the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR) as well as the Commission on the Black Sea and the Balkans, announces the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara.
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia said the country is “a green island of peace in terms of containing the coronavirus pandemic. However, to preserve this, all citizens must demonstrate even more public responsibility in their daily activities. As of June 13, Georgia has confirmed a total of 851 cases of COVID-19, including the eight new cases.
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia said the EU’s decision to include Georgia in the list of ‘green countries’ is ‘yet more proof’ of close partnership. Calling it an ‘important achievement’ Gakharia said 'it is the recognition of the success' of Georgia, Georgian people and its government in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
A new online platform aiming to support local tourist businesses in Tbilisi and help visitors find services has been launched by the Tbilisi City Hall to boost post-pandemic recovery.
Georgia has kept its place on the EU’s newly updated list of safe countries along with 10 other non-EU states, says Georgian Foreign Minister Davit Zalkaliani.
The European Union (EU) will cut Georgia from its safe country list amid a sharp increase in coronavirus cases in the country in the last few weeks.