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Georgia Experiences Record Breaking Revenue from Tourist Industry

Text and Photo story by Khanlar Mehdiyev


Georgia's tourism industry has brought in record amounts of money this year. Levan Davitashvili, the nation's minister of economy and sustainable development, said in an interview that more people will travel to the country. Tbilisi Times’ correspondent Khanlar Mehdiyev, wandered around the city photographed tourists, and discovered that the city receives a plethora of tourists even in the winter.


Davitashvili said that this year's tourism industry will bring in over $4 billion in revenue and more than six million people are expected to visit. Davitashvili said everything is being done to support the tourism industry's dynamic development and they are desiring more vacationers to visit the city.


Travelers cruising down a river in Tbilisi take in the splendor of the city.


On Tbilisi's Friendship Bridge, we spot a traveler shooting photos.


A family celebrates at the entryway before departing the Tbilisi Marriott Hotel.


A couple from Chanakkale, Turkey, named Murat and Hatice. Their first visit to Tbilisi was upon them. It's their second day admiring the splendor of the city. They were quite fond of this location. They want to bring a large gathering of people here the next time.


An old man in the city exercising in the morning. All eyes were on him because he was working out without a spinner.


Two people conversing in a Tbilisi restaurant while enjoying a cup of coffee.


A Russian guidebook explaining Tbilisi to visitors


A young man works to promote Tbilisi to travelers. He takes pictures of tourists with a parrot and a little  monkey perched on his shoulder in order to make a living every day.


In the morning, a visitor searches for a restaurant that is open.

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