World Tourism Day 2024 kick-started today in Tbilisi, with Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announcing that Georgia is among the countries prominent in the tourism industry. He also mentioned that tourism revenues in 2023 were $4.1 billion, exceeding pre-pandemic numbers by 26.2%. Predictions for this year include 7.9 million tourists and a revenue of $4.5 billion, translating to a growth of 9%.
Ahmed Al Khateeb, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism, addressed the interconnectedness of tourism and economic diversification, noting that it has a significant effect on the global economy and employment. The Minister also highlighted the importance of peace for the flourishing of tourism.
Georgia hosts World Tourism Day for the first time, welcoming delegates from 40 different countries and representatives from various international organizations. The event includes discussions about global tourism trends and peace being crucial to its development.
