Russian Airlines to Bear $47 million Losses from Flight Ban

Russian airlines are expected to bear 47 266 000 USD losses from flight ban with Georgia, the Russian Transport Minister noted. These losses include both direct losses and lost profits, Evgeni Dietrich noted. “At this stage detailed calculation ...

Value of Georgian Exported Wine Exceeds 98 Million USD

In the first half of 2019, Georgia exported 40 million mln bottles (0.75 l) of wine to the world’s 44 countries which is 6% more than in the same period of  2018. The value of exported wine exceeds $ 98 million which is 9% more than in 2018. ...

Lonely Planet Lists Reasons Why Visit Georgia

Straddling Europe and Asia, and cradled between the greater and lesser Caucasus ranges, Georgia’s rich culture and diverse landscapes belie its modest size. Sub-tropical valleys and imposing mountains immediately inspire awe, while the near ...

Botanical Garden to Host Light Festival

The National Botanical Garden of Georgia hosts the world’s most popular, Light Festival, which will be held for the first time in Georgia. The garden will be decorated with different types of lighting, projection, laser, and large installations ...

18th century iconic Tbilisi palace undergoing restoration

A historic palace located at the foot of Metekhi rock overlooking the Georgian capital of Tbilisi is undergoing major renovation, announces the Tbilisi City Hall. Built in the 18th century palace Sachino, a summer residence of Queen Darejan, the ...

Georgian Wines Presented in the US Cities

Presentation of Georgian wine was held in New York, Chicago and Boston. The presentation, and tasting, included a seminar on Georgian wine culture and modern wine industry. The events were led by American top-sommelier Taylor Parsons. The ...

June Records 18% Upturn in Tourist Inflows

In January-June 2019 a total of 2 127 142 visitors arrived in Georgia, up 193 368 visitors compared to the same period of 2018. The year on year growth made up 10%. The number of international tourists in January-June 2019 made up 3 862 444 ...

Value of Georgian Exported Wine Exceeds 98 Million USD

In the first half of 2019, Georgia exported 40 million mln bottles (0.75 l) of wine to the world’s 44 countries which is 6% more than in the same period of  2018. The value of exported wine exceeds $ 98 million which is 9% more than in 2018. ...

Threats from Russia and Response

Having banned air flights to Georgia and introduced a tourism embargo, the Russian Federation plans to set up sanctions against Georgian wines, too. RosPotrebNadzor plans to implement tight control over strong drinks from Georgia.  According to ...

National Geographic to Cooperate with Georgia in Tourism Industry

National Geographic will provide partnership services to attract tourists to Georgia and will cooperate with the Association of inbound tourism. The future cooperation was discussed at the meeting of the head of the Association Ia Tabagari and ...