Record visit: More than 7 million tourists visited Georgia in 2023 year. Impressive figures reflect an increase in tourist flows to Georgia in 2023, according to National Statistics Service. The total number of foreign visitors was more than 7 million, up 30% from 2022.
Top 3 countries – tourists to Georgia:
- Russia (23.2% of total visitors)
- Turkey (21,4%)
- Armenia (13,5%)
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More than half of all tourist visits (52.3%) were related to recreation and entertainment, with Tbilisi and Adjara becoming the most popular destinations, attracting with their beautiful landscapes and rich cultural heritage.
Top 5 tourist destinations in Georgia:
- Tbilisi
- Adjara
- Svaneti
- Kakheti
- Racha
In total, visiting tourists spent 12.9 billion lari in Georgia, which is 20.5% more than the previous year. However, the average expenditure of tourists in Georgia for their stay in the country decreased by 8% and amounted to 2097.4 lari.
In addition, Georgia continues to attract tourists with its variety of attractions and unique cultural opportunities. In addition to Tbilisi and Adjara, popular tourist destinations such as Mtskheta, with its historical monuments and ancient temples, and Svaneti, with its picturesque mountain landscapes and medieval towers, remain high among visitors.
Kakheti region attracts foreign tourists in Georgia
The Kakheti region attracts wine lovers, offering the opportunity to taste local wines and visit cozy wineries. The resorts of Gudauri and Bakuriani are becoming increasingly popular among outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for winter sports, as well as hiking and cycling in the summer.
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It should be noted that the growing interest in Georgia as a tourist destination indicates the attractiveness of its cultural heritage, natural wealth and hospitality of the local people. At the same time, increasing tourist flow requires further development of infrastructure and support for the tourism industry to ensure a comfortable and safe stay for visitors.
This indicator indicates more economical preferences of tourists in Georgia, possibly related to changes in their consumer behavior or an increase in the supply of more affordable accommodation and services in Georgia.
