Georgian PM stresses Govt’s readiness to always support investors at opening of first “top- class” Radisson RED hotel in region
In his address, Garibashvili thanked the investing company for allocating $28 million for the hotel, already employing 100 people and stressed this project would be “really remarkable” for Georgia and its capital city of Tbilisi. Photo via Government Administration
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Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Friday attended an official opening of the first “top-class” hotel of the Radisson RED brand in the region and said his Government was “always ready” to support the investors in implementing “such projects”.
Photo via Government Administration
In his address, Garibashvili thanked the investing company for allocating $28 million for the hotel, already employing 100 people and stressed this project would be “really remarkable” for Georgia and its capital city of Tbilisi.
The PM said he was happy that the historical former post office acquired “a new life” after renovation and became another 5-star hotel in the capital.
The development of tourism in Georgia, which has made the country “outstanding in the region” was highlighted by Garibashvili, emphasising “it is no coincidence that” the income from tourism in the country exceeded the pre-pandemic mark.
Direct income from tourism reached $3.5 billion last year and this year it is expected to be at least $4 billion, he added.
Most importantly is that this peaceful, stable period continues in the country. Investors feel this stability, support from our Government”, the Head of the Government noted.
Photo via Government Administration
The guests of the opening event were also addressed by Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze, Husnu Tayanc, Radisson RED Tbilisi General Manager and Antoine Moubarak, Radisson Hotel Group Regional Director for Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Eastern Europe.
Radisson RED Hotel located in a 100-year-old building of the former post office. Photo via Government Administration
Radisson RED Hotel is located on Davit Agmashenebeli Avenue in a 100-year-old building of the former post office, which has preserved its original appearance after the renovation. The hotel offers customers 111 rooms, from standard to deluxe.
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