Georgia News

Batumi to host WTA Europe Gala Ceremony 2023
World Travel Awards (WTA) is delighted to announce that its landmark 30th anniversary Europe Gala Ceremony 2023 will be staged in one of the world’s most exciting emerging tourism destinations. The magnificent city of Batumi,

IHG Hotels & Resorts expands Holiday Inn brand family with 13 new signings and 2 openings
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, continues to demonstrate the strength of its Holiday Inn brand family in Southern Europe, as it signs 13 hotels and opens a further two, including a brand debut – Holiday Inn Express & Suites Portimão – and a market debut – Holiday Inn Express Sofia Airport in Bulgaria.


GEORGIA – FULL OF ADVENTURE
For fans of adventure tours and mountains Georgia is the place to be. A modern infrastructure to international standards meets a spectacular natural environment: high snow-covered mountains, ravines with fast-flowing mountain rivers, lush green forests, alpine eco-systems, palm-lined beaches and cliffs and caves.

FOUR COUNTRIES – FOUR TOURISM CONCEPTS
How are Bahrain, Egypt, Croatia and Georgia confronting tomorrow’s challenges and how are these countries’ tourism policies paving the way for the future? That was the topic Monika Jones discussed with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Tourism Minister Fatima Al Sairifa, Egyptian Tourism Minister Ahmed Issa, and Georgian Vice Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivishivli on Tuesday at the ITB Berlin Convention.

ITB Berlin - International travel industry focuses on strong participation and personal dialogue
First event for B2B visitors only – Around 5,500 exhibitors from 161 countries – High demand from Middle Eastern exhibitors, the cruise industry and travel technology sector – Georgia, the official host country, presents a wide-ranging programme – Four stages, 400 leading speakers and 200 panels at the ITB Berlin Convention

GEORGIA’S PRIME MINISTER IRAKLI GARIASHVILI TO OPEN ITB BERLIN 2023
Official opening ceremony on 6 March 2023 with leading names in politics and tourism – Georgia, the Host Country of ITB Berlin, will kick off the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show with a spectacular show program of traditional dance and music performances

GEORGIA, THE HOST COUNTRY OF ITB BERLIN, PRESENTS A WEALTH OF ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS
’Infinite Hospitality’ is the slogan of the host country of ITB Berlin 2023 – Events will kick off with the opening press conference and opening gala on 6 March – A wealth of displays and events in hub27, Hall 4.1., Entrance South and throughout the ITB Berlin Convention – Culinary attractions and handicrafts: daily activities on the Georgian stand – Representation devoted to MICE audiences in Hall 3.1

Wizz Air expanding in Georgia
Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most environmentally sustainable airline globally*, announces further expansion to its base in Kutaisi, where it allocates one of its Airbus A321neo aircraft.

Nobu Hospitality and Simon Celebrate Opening of Nobu Hotel & Restaurant at Phipps Plaza
Nobu Hospitality and Simon welcomed local dignitaries and community leaders today to celebrate the opening of Nobu Hotel & Restaurant Atlanta at Phipps Plaza. The property serves as Nobu’s 15th location overall and first in Georgia, making its debut in the Buckhead community at the modern, reimagined, mixed-use Phipps Plaza.

Wyndham to launch Registry Collection in Georgia
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has debuted its newest brand, Registry Collection Hotels, in Georgia with a flagship 100-room newly-built property in the heart of the capital city of Tbilisi.

Oman Air to launch Tbilisi flights this month
Oman Air has launched a seasonal service between Muscat and Tbilisi, Georgia. The carrier will offer two weekly direct flights, on Wednesdays and Sundays, operated with Boeing 737 aircraft.