2016-08-03
Popularization of Georgia is growing, international recognition of our country has increased and we consider that next year we shall expect more tourists - Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Kvirikashvili stated during the Cabinet meeting. Giorgi Kvirikashvili presented indicators of growth in the tourism area to the members of the Cabinet. According to the head of the Government, throughout last 7 months, more than 3 400 000 people visited Georgia. This unparalleled indicator is 11% higher than last year's index.
"Particularly unparalleled number of international visitors entered Georgia in July. Namely, 764 022 international visitors travelled to our country - as compared to the last year's similar indicator, the number of visitors increased with 26 124.
It is a welcoming fact that that number of tourists from neighboring countries as well as the EU member states is growing. In the first quarter of 2016, the tourism related income was 354.5 million USD that is 15.7% higher than last year's similar indicator. I consider that this trend is very important, since is implies growing of income for all individuals engaged in tourism industry - starting from the owners of family-type hotels and ending with large touristic complexes. This means more employed persons in Georgia, which is vitally important. I would like to thank the whole team that contributed to the development of this direction under the leadership of Ministry of Economy, Administration of Tourism, as well as Ministry of Culture. Thanks to the efforts of the Government, this result was achieved. This is a welcoming fact," - Prime Minister noted.
According to him, pursuant to the new scheme that encompasses public-private partnership model, the events for the next year will be planned during this autumn. Giorgi Kvirikashvili expressed hope that this trend will continue.
"I think that next year we shall expect more tourists. This calls for preparing loca infrastructure for the inflow. We have to work hard in this area," - head of the Government noted.
Prime Minister's Press Office