Georgia's gastro-tourism potential to be shown at National Geographic fest in London

Georgia's gastro-tourism potential will be highlighted at the National Geographic Traveller Food Festival in London this weekend, the Georgian National Tourism Administration said on Monday.

Four sessions of masterclasses of wine and food from the country will be delivered at the event and include wine tasting and a kitchen show, the body added, noting Georgian chefs and sommeliers would introduce traditional and modern dishes and wine to visitors.

“Thousands of participants” will learn about exhibits of the UNESCO's Cultural Heritage in the country and its traditions, including the 8,000-year-old winemaking history, it added.

Administration representatives will also participate in special meetings and discussions at the festival that is organised annually since 2019 and hosts prominent chefs and culinary experts from the world sharing the international cuisine and culture. 

The gastronomic event is expected to welcome 50 organisations and companies, 60 chefs, speakers, authors and over 6,000 visitors in London.