Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Georgia’s economy received 730 million USD from tourism this year

18.12.2013 (Hvino TOUR News). Revenues received from tourism totaled 730 million USD in the current year,  Minister of Economy Giorgi Kvirikashvili said at the presentation, summing up tourism sector activity's in 2013.

According to Mr. Kvirikashvili, in recent years the number of tourists traveling to Georgia has significantly increased, this year’s rate is high as well: compared to last year the number of international tourists in Georgia increased by 23% and amounted to five million. According to the Minister, the number of tourists is expected to grow by 18 % next year, while revenues from tourism should make 1.1 billion USD of the gross domestic product. Kvirikashvili says that foreign tourists are particularly interested in Kakheti and wine tours and tourist interest and routes should grow.

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