| 18 Aug'10 |
The new chairman of the Department of Tourism and Resorts
On 18 August, 13:00 pm Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia Vera Kobalia officially introduced the new Chairwoman of the Department of Tourism and Resorts |
| 06 Aug'10 |
Maia Sidamonidze will occupy the post of the chairman of the Department of Tourism and Resorts
The Minister of Economy named the winner of the contest on the short and long-term development plan for tourism and related infrastructure and correspondingly announced the identity of the new head of the Department of Tourism and Resorts |
| 13 Jul'10 |
Contest
The Ministry of Economic and Sustainable Development announces a contest on the following topic: “The short and Long-term strategy of development of Tourism and Corresponding Infrastructure" |
| 08 Jul'10 |
Conference on Mountainous Resort Development
On 6-7 July Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia organized conference on mountainous resorts development |
| 19 Jun'10 |
Visit of the General Secretary of UN World Tourism Organization to Georgia
General Secretary of the UN World Tourism Organization Mr. Taleb D. Rifai visited Georgia on 15-18 June |
| 07 Jun'10 |
Advanture Race in Vardzia
On 5-6 June with the support of the Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia Georgian Tourism Association organized adventure race |
| 20 May'10 |
Cheese festival in Akhmeta
On 22 May, 2010 Akhmeta will host an interesting event: municipality of the town organizes “cheese festival” |
| 10 May'10 |
Batumi EXPO 2010
On 7-9 May Batumi hosted 3rd international travel fair “Batumi EXPO”. The exhibition is held under the initiative of the Department of Tourism and Resorts of Autonomous Republic of Adjara |
| 04 May'10 |
Georgia on EXPO 2010, Shanghai
EXPO 2010 was officially opened on 1 Mary, in Shanghai, China. The exhibition is one of the largest events in the world |
| 26 Apr'10 |
Tbilisi International Travel Fair
On 23-25 April exhibition centre “Expo Georgia” hosted 12th international travel fair CTF – Caucasus Travel Fair |
| 08 Apr'10 |
Trainings in hotel administration and English Language
Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia continues its training programs for those employed in the sphere of tourism |
| 10 Mar'10 |
Georgia at Mahana Travel Fair in Lyon
On March 5-7 Lyon hosted one of the most important and significant tourism trade show in France – Mahana Lyon |
| 01 Mar'10 |
Free ride festival in Gudauri
On 27-28 February Gudauri hosted an interesting sport event: Free ride and Free style festival was held with the support of the Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia |
| 08 Feb'10 |
Georgian at Travel Fair "Balttour"
The 17th International Travel Fair Balttour 2010 was held in Riga, Latvia on 5-7 February |
| 03 Feb'10 |
Georgia at FITUR travel fair
International Tourism Fair FITUR was held in Madrid, Spain from 20 to 24 January |
| 18 Jan'10 |
Domestic Tourism Survey
The Department of Tourism and Resorts conducted a survey of the domestic tourism consumers |
| 15 Jan'10 |
Permanent Institutional working Group of Tourism Statistics
On 15 January permanent Institutional working Group of Tourism Statistics was formed with the initiative of the Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia |
| 05 Jan'10 |
Shuttle Trains for Bakuriani
Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia in cooperation with Georgian Railway renews old tradition in Bakuriani: from 7 January, 2010 there will be shuttle trains running from Bakuriani to Tsagveri |
| 12 Nov'09 |
Georgian cultural week in Florence
On 2-9 November Florence hosted Georgian cultural week. The event was organized by Fondazione Romualdo Del Bianco with the patronage of the Florence City Hall and Tbilisi City Hall |
| 30 Oct'09 |
New Chairman of the Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia will be introduced
Minister of Economic Development of Georgia Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili will introduce new Chairman of the Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia – Zaal Abazadze |
| 06 Oct'09 |
Visit of French journalist
Victor Battaggion, journalist of one of the French leading newspaper “Historia” had been visiting Georgia from 29 September till 5 October |
| 02 Oct'09 |
Guesthouses received Rural Tourism Accommodation Certificates
On October 2 Tourism information centre hosted an interesting event: USAID supported rural guesthouses received certificates for having met rural tourism accommodation standards |
| 01 Oct'09 |
Georgian photo-exhibition in Ankara International Airport
On September 30 Georgian photo exhibition was opened in Ankara International Airport, International Departure Hall |
| 29 Sep'09 |
World Tourism Day
Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia celebrated World Tourism Day |
| 21 Sep'09 |
Georgia on JATA - World Travel Fair in Tokyo, Japan
JATA – World Travel Fair 2009 was held in Tokyo, Japan on 18-20 September |
| 17 Sep'09 |
“Shatiloba” 2009
With the support of the Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia, Municipality of Dusheti and Regional Administration of Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region will be holding the national event “Shatiloba” 2009 on September 19-20 |
| 12 Sep'09 |
On September 10-12, 2009 the company of young artists of Oxford will be visiting Georgia
On September 10-12, 2009 the company of young artists of Oxford will be visiting Georgia |
| 11 Sep'09 |
Presentation of Kakheti wine-tour website
Presentation of Kakheti wine-tour website was held in the information center of Tourism Department today.
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| 11 Sep'09 |
Photo Exhibition
With the support of the Department Tourism and Resorts of Georgia, Ministry of Environment Protection and Natural Resources of Georgia and Festival “Niamori” will be holding the photo exhibition of the winners of the film festival “Niamori”. |
| 28 Aug'09 |
“Night Serenades” - First International Festival in Batumi
First International Festival “Night Serenades” was held in Batumi, on the territory of Gonio Castle on August 23-27 with the support of the Ministries of Economic Development, Culture, Sport and Monument Protection of Georgia |
| 27 Aug'09 |
“Golden Fleece Carnival” in Batumi
From 27 till 29 August Batumi will host “Golden Fleece Carnival” |
| 11 Aug'09 |
Art and Craft International Fair in Jerusalem
Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia is taking part in the 34th Art and Craft International Fair in Jerusalem on 3-15 August |
| 28 Jul'09 |
Opening of Tourism Information Centre
Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia, Ministry of Economic Development opened a Tourism Information Centre. Opening ceremony was held on 27 July |
| 16 Jul'09 |
USAID projects in Svaneti
On July 10-13, 2009, USAID-supported Small and Medium Enterprise Support Project and Georgia Employment and Infrastructure Initiative organized presentation in Svaneti |
| 16 Jul'09 |
Public festival in Tusheti
On 18-19 July public festival of traditional Georgian sport competitions and Georgian cuisine will be held in Tusheti |
| 15 Jul'09 |
Georgian photo exhibition in Izmir International Airport
On July 16 International Departure Hall of Izmir International Airport will host Georgian photo exhibition |
| 13 Jul'09 |
South Korea TV project
On 4-11 July Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia hosted South Korean journalists of DK Media |
| 08 Jul'09 |
Public celebration in Tianeti and Khinkali festival
On 1 August celebration of Tianetoba dan Khinkali festival will be held in borough Tianeti |
| 07 Jul'09 |
Meeting with the Ambassador of Japan to Georgia
The Chairman of the Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia Mr. Petre Kankava hold the meeting with the Ambassador of Japan H.E. Mr. Masayoshi Kamohara |
| 29 Jun'09 |
Meeting with the Ambassador of Lithuania to Georgia
The Chairman of the Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia Mr. Petre Kankava hold the meeting with the Ambassador of Lithuania H.E. Mr. Mecys Laurinkus |
| 25 Jun'09 |
Meeting with the Ambassador of Bulgaria to Georgia
The Chairman of the Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia Mr. Petre Kankava hold the meeting with the Ambassador of Bulgaria H.E. Mr. Branimir Radev |
| 24 Jun'09 |
Meeting with the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Georgia
The Chairman of the Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia Mr. Petre Kankava hold the meeting with the Ambassador of Kazakhstan H.E Mr. Igor Musalomov |
| 24 Jun'09 |
Meeting with the Ambassador of Hellenic Republic to Georgia
The Chairman of the Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia Mr. Petre Kankava hold the meeting with the Ambassador of Hellenic Republic H.E Mr. Georgios Chatzimikhelakis |
| 23 Jun'09 |
Meeting with the Ambassador of Turkey to Georgia
The Chairman of the Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia Mr. Petre Kankava hold the meeting with the Ambassador of Turkey H.E Mr. Ertan Tezgor |
| 23 Jun'09 |
Meeting with the Ambassador of China Republic to Georgia
The Chairman of the Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia Mr. Petre Kankava hold the meeting with the Ambassador of China Republic H.E. Mr. Gong Jianwei
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| 22 Jun'09 |
Meeting with the Ambassador of Italy to Georgia
The Chairman of the Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia Mr. Petre Kankava hold the meeting with the Ambassador of Italia H.E Mr. Vittorio Sandali |
| 19 Jun'09 |
Meeting with the Ambassador of Israel to Georgia
The Chairman of the Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia Mr. Petre Kankava hold the meeting with the Ambassador of Armenia Republic H.E Mr. Itzhak Gerberg |
| 19 Jun'09 |
Meeting with the Ambassador of Romania to Georgia
The Chairman of the Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia Mr. Petre Kankava hold the meeting with the Ambassador of Armenia Republic H.E Mr. Dan Mihai Barliba |
| 18 Jun'09 |
Meeting with the Ambassador of Estonia to Georgia
The Chairman of the Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia Mr. Petre Kankava hold the meeting with the Ambassador of Estonia H.E Mr. Toomas Lukk |
| 18 Jun'09 |
Meeting with the Ambassador of Armenia Republic to Georgia
The Chairman of the Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia Mr. Petre Kankava hold the meeting with the Ambassador of Armenia Republic H.E Mr. Hratch Silvanyan |
| 17 Jun'09 |
Meeting of the BSEC Working Group on Cooperation in the field of Tourism
On 15-16 June 2009 meeting of the BSEC Working Group on Cooperation in the field of Tourism was held in Istanbul |
| 15 Jun'09 |
“Travel Today" - monthly supplement of English newspaper “Georgia Today"
Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia and English newspaper “Georgia Today” present the new monthly supplement “Travel Today” |
| 14 Jun'09 |
Seminars on tourism
On 8-12 June Tourist Information Centre of the Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia hosted seminars on tourism |
| 12 Jun'09 |
Seminars for the stakeholders of small and medium size business representatives engaged in tourism field
Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia pioneered new project: seminars will be delivered to the stakeholders of small and medium size business that are engaged in tourism field |
| 10 Jun'09 |
Adventure race in Vardzia
On 6-7 June adventure race was held in Vardzia |
| 08 Jun'09 |
Horse-race named after Vazha-Pshavela in Bazaleti
On 7 June horse-race named after Vazha-Pshavela was held in Bazaleti |
| 04 Jun'09 |
Georgian Exhibition at Istanbul International Airport
Georgian exhibition was officially opened at Istanbul International Airport, International Departure Hall |
| 03 Jun'09 |
“In search of Old Tbilisi" - scientific conference
On 30 May a conference - “In search of Old Tbilisi" was held at Ilia Chavchavadze State University |
| 18 May'09 |
"Guardian" journalist visited Georgia
Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia hosted journalist of newspaper “Guardian” Mr. Max Walker |
| 15 May'09 |
Ukrainian TV-project on Georgian touristic potential
Ukrainian TV keeps its focus on touristic potential of our country. On 7-12 May three journalists of TV-program “За Семь Морей” visited Georgia for shooting different regions of our country |
| 12 May'09 |
“Batumi Expo 2009” – second international tourism fair
On 8-10 May Batumi hosted second international tourism exhibition “Batumi Expo 2009” |
| 28 Apr'09 |
Chairman of the Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia Mr. Peter Kankava to be Comissioner General of Georgia at EXPO 2010
Among different issues covered by meeting of the government held on 17 March was the issue of appointing Commissioner General of Georgia that will coordinate country’s participation at the exhibition EXPO 2010. Chairman of the Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia Mr. Peter Kankava was assigned as Commissioner General of Georgia |
| 22 Apr'09 |
AITF travel fair in Azerbaijan
On 16-18 April Baku hosted annual international tourism fair AITF 2009 |
| 21 Apr'09 |
New amusement centre opens in Tbilisi
On 4 April Mtatsminda Park was officially opened |
| 20 Apr'09 |
South Korean journalists will shoote documentay film about touristic attractions of Georgia
From 30 March to 14 April Georgia hosted three journalists from the production company GIL |
| 10 Apr'09 |
Ukrainian journalists visiting Georgia
From 2 till 8 April Georgia hosted 9 journalists from Ukraine. They were representatives of the most popular Ukrainian journals and newspapers with high circulation |
| 07 Apr'09 |
International travel fair UITT
International travel fair UITT was held in Kiev from 25 to 27 March, 2009 |
| 05 Apr'09 |
CTF – Caucasus Travel Fair
On 3-5 April CTF – Caucasus Travel Fair was organized in Tbilisi |
| 01 Apr'09 |
Georgia at tourism trade show “Map – Le Monde A Paris”
Paris hosted one of the most important and significant tourism trade-show “Map – Le Monde A Paris” |
| 27 Mar'09 |
Georgia at ITB Berlin
International Travel Trade Show ITB Berlin was held in Germany, Berlin 11-15 March, 2009. This show is one of the leading travel shows in the world. |
| 20 Mar'09 |
Picasso works to be exhibited in Georgia.
Georgia hosts Picassos works from 30 May till 6 September |
| 18 Mar'09 |
Meeting of the BSEC Working Group on Cooperation in the field of Tourism.
Meeting of the BSEC Working Group on Cooperation in the field of Tourism was held in Istanbul on 9-10 March, 2009 |
| 27 Feb'09 |
BIT-Borsa Internazionale del Turismo
Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia actively continues to promote the country on different international tourism fairs |
| 18 Feb'09 |
CTF2009 – Caucasus Tourism Fair
Exhibition centre “ExpoGeorgia” on 3-5 April, 2009 hosts 11th international tourism fair CTF 2009 – Caucasus Tourism Fair |
| 17 Feb'09 |
EMITT - International Eastern Mediterranean Tourism Fair
EMITT - International Eastern Mediterranean Tourism Fair was held in Istanbul from 12 February to 15 February, 2009 |
| 16 Feb'09 |
IMTM - the 15th International Mediterranean Tourism Market
IMTM - the 15th International Mediterranean Tourism Market took place in Pavilion 1 of the Israel Trade Fairs & Convention Center, Tel Aviv, Israel, on February 11 - 12, 2009 |
| 12 Feb'09 |
Travel Trade Fair "BALTTOUR"
“BALTTOUR 2009 “ travel trade fair was held in Riga, Latvia from 6 February to 8 February, 2009. It is already 16 years “BALTTOUR” takes place and is one of the leading tourism industry event in the Baltic States |
| 08 Feb'09 |
Georgia ar "FITUR" Travel Fair
International Tourism Trade Fair “FITUR 2009” was held in Madrid from 28 January to 1 February, 2009. According the organizers of the exhibition 12 312 tourism professionals from 170 countries were presented on 85 283 sqm |
| 06 Feb'09 |
Short Message Service to get information about Georgia’s Touristic Attractions
Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia together with mobile operator companies “Magti” and “Geocell” launched joint project |
| 24 Jan'09 |
Georgia on "MATKA" exhibition
International travel trade fair “MATKA” was held in Helsinki, Finland from 15 to 18 January, 2009. Georgia was also presented on this fair |
| 24 Dec'08 |
Visit of Italian Journalists
Georgia hosted 2 groups of Italian journalists from 10 to 20 December, 2008. |
| 15 Dec'08 |
Meeting of working group of the World Tourism Organization
Meeting of working group was held at the headquarter of the World Tourism Organization in Madrid on 1-2 December, 2008 |
| 12 Dec'08 |
Georgia hosting TV journalists from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Ukraine
From 12 December to 15 December 2008 Georgia is hosting 9 journalists from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Ukraine |
| 04 Dec'08 |
"Pack the suitcase" - TV program on domestic tourism
“Studio Day” of Public broadcaster together with the Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia prepares weekly TV program on domestic tourism of Georgia |
| 03 Dec'08 |
Forum on the cooperation of the associations of Travel Agencies of the BSEC member states
Ministry of Tourism and Resorts of Greece and the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) organized the forum |
| 16 Nov'08 |
Georgia on World Tourism Market
Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia participated in the international tourism fair-market WTO (World Tourism Market) that was held in London from 12 to 15 November, 2008 |
| 03 Nov'08 |
International arrivals in 2008, January-October
Number of international arrivals to Georgia for 10 months of 2008 exceeded the overall number of visitors during 2007 |
| 30 Oct'08 |
Press trip for foreign journalists
Department of Tourism and Resorts of Georgia from 21 to 28 October organized press trip for foreign journalist |
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