On February 28, Welcome to Georgia’s 8th official ceremony of the National Tourism Awards was held in the new space of Tsiskvili Group – “Theater.”
Some 600 guests attended the ceremony, among them representatives of travel agencies, hotels, events and festivals, restaurants and cafes, wine companies, central and local authorities, and government. Also there were traveling photographers and media representatives.
The ceremony was overseen by the independent auditor BDO Georgia, which greatly contributed to the transparency and reliability of the project.
24 winners were announced at the ceremony:
1. The best seaside hotel – international chain
Winner: Radisson Blu Batumi
2. The best seaside hotel – local chain
Winner: Tapis Rouge Boutique Batumi.
3. The best 4 season mountain resort
Winner: Hotel Sairme
4. The best 4-season ski resort
Winner: Gudauri Lodge
5. The best budget hotel
Winner: Hotel Ibis Budget
6. The best international chain hotel in Georgia
Winner: Tsinandali Manor – Radisson Collection
7. The best standard hotel
Winner: Hotel Hualing Tbilisi
8. The most adventurous national park in Georgia
Winner: Okatse Canyon
9. The best travel company
Winner: Avianet (Airline)
10. Special prize – Khetsuriani trophy
Winner: Levan Songhulashvili
11. The best entrepreneur in the tourism industry
Winner: Edward Mkrtchiani (Edis Dacha)
12. The best winemaker
Winner: Giorgi Rukhadze – (George Gray Weiner)
13. Award for the best general manager
Winner: Elene Otarashvili – Golden Tulip
14. The best guide
Winner: Tamar Iosebashvili (Shumi)
15. Award for personal contribution to the tourism industry
Winner: Nana Tabidze (musical festival – Mullet Fest)
16. The best hotelier
Winner: Maya Murachashvili
17. The best restaurateur
Winner: Giorgi Shvelidze (Tsitskvili Group)
18. The best event organizer
Winner: Wedding Georgia
19. The best spa
Winner: Sam Raan
20. The best photographer
Winner: Paata Vardanashvili
21. The best Chef
Winner: Guram Baghdoshvili
22. The most interesting tour
Winner: Urban Kids Tour
23. Best wine ambassador
Winner: Daria Kholodzhilina
24. The best bar
Winner: Golden Tulip – Tita Restaurant
25. The best opening of the year 2022
Winner: Pullman Axis Tower
The ceremony continued with an after-party.
The awards was held for the eighth year with the support of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia – National Tourism Administration, Tbilisi City Hall, and the Agency of Protected Areas of Georgia.
At the ceremony, guests were hosted by the wines of Chateau Mukhrani, Vismino and Shumi.
