Tourism Administration Head: Georgia has “firmly established itself” as “one of most attractive” tourist destinations
Maya Omiadze, the Head of the Georgian National Tourism Administration, on Wednesday congratulated domestic professionals of the industry with World Tourism Day. Photo: GNTA
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Maya Omiadze, the Head of the Georgian National Tourism Administration, on Wednesday congratulated domestic professionals of the industry with World Tourism Day by praising their role in establishing Georgia “firmly on the world map” as “one of the most popular and attractive” tourist destinations.
Omiadze said the role of the industry in the Georgian economy was growing “significantly” from year to year.
In six months, our country received an income of $1,804,529,935 from international tourism, which is a recovery of 123.9 percent of the same figure of [pre-pandemic] 2019. Compared to 2022, the revenues from international tourism have increased by $661,999,720”, she said.
Omiadze also noted World Tourism Day would be celebrated in Georgia next year with the host status for the country.
All 38 countries of the Commission for Europe of the United Nations’ World Tourism Organisation have chosen Georgia as the host country for next year’s World Tourism Day. High-ranking guests will visit Georgia next year. This will be a large-scale event, where the investment and tourism potential of our country will be presented in a dignified manner”, Omiadze said.
The head of the tourism body added her office would continue to diversify tourist markets in Georgia, benefit from new markets and attract “high-spending” visitors.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Monday said it was “no coincidence” that the main theme of next year’s World Tourism Day - set to be celebrated in Georgia - would be “Peace and Tourism”.
Thirty-eight countries of the Commission for Europe of the United Nations’ World Tourism Organisation have chosen Georgia as the host country for next year’s World Tourism Day, with the selection made at their 68th meeting on Thursday in Sofia, Bulgaria. Georgian Deputy Economy Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili praised the news as “another great recognition of our country”.
Georgia will host the first adventure marathon for tourism professionals - Mta-Mta Guide Marathon starting from Monday till the end of the week, the Georgian National Tourism Administration said on Saturday.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Wednesday received a letter of gratitude from management of the Messe Berlin fairgrounds in the German capital that hosted this year’s edition of the ITB Berlin tourism fair, with representatives of the venue noting the “outstanding effort” by Georgia in its capacity as the Host Country for the event.
Georgian Deputy Economy Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili on Friday informed participants of the Forum of Tourism Leaders, hosted as part of the World Tourism Day in Saudi Arabia, about Georgia’s preparations to host next year’s edition in its capital.
The Enterprise Georgia state agency on Wednesday said its Director Mikheil Khidureli had met Khalid A. Al-Falih, the Minister of Investment of Saudi Arabia, as well as Saudi companies and potential investors from the country to discuss investment opportunities in Georgia.
Maia Omiadze, the Head of the Georgian National Tourism Administration, on Friday said the country would host representatives from over 100 international companies at m&i Forum, an event for the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions tourism industry next year.
Representatives of Georgian-based tourism businesses on Friday said the hosting of the 2024 m&i Forum, an event for the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions tourism industry, next year in Georgia would make a “positive effect” on the tourism industry of the country.