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Georgia earns USD 829.8 million from travel in Q1 2026, with annual growth of 0.5%

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Georgia earned USD 829.8 million from travel revenues in the first quarter of 2026, representing a 0.5% increase compared with the same period of the previous year.

According to the National Bank of Georgia, the European Union’s share of international travel receipts in Q1 2026 stood at 17.0%, amounting to USD 140.7 million, a year-on-year increase of 36.4%.

The figures also show growth in revenues from Turkey and Ukraine, up 12.2% and 34.2% year-on-year, respectively, reaching USD 120.1 million and USD 45.3 million. Against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, travel revenues from Israel declined by 13.4% year-on-year, falling to USD 98.9 million.

Revenues from Russia continue to trend downward; receipts from Russian visitors to Georgia fell by 12.3% in the first quarter of 2026.

Georgia’s travel revenues by country of origin for Q1 2026 are distributed as follows:

Azerbaijan – USD 48.1 million
Belarus – USD 16.2 million
Turkey – USD 120.1 million
Iran – USD 9.7 million
Israel – USD 98.9 million
Russia – USD 124.3 million
Saudi Arabia -USD 12.9 million
Armenia – USD 28.8 million
Ukraine – USD 45.3 million
European Union – USD 140.7 million
Other Countries – USD 185.0 million.

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image The Telegraph publishes series of articles highlighting Georgia’s tourism potential

05.08.2026.22:11

Georgia’s National Tourism Administration is conducting a marketing campaign in the United Kingdom in cooperation with British Airways. 

As part of the campaign, the leading British online publication The Telegraph has published a series of promotional and informational articles showcasing Georgia’s tourism potential.

One of the articles - “How to enjoy an active holiday in Georgia” - describes the country as one of Europe’s most exciting destinations for adventure tourism enthusiasts. 

“Georgia is blessed with a spectacular range of landscapes - from the balmy beaches of the Black Sea coast through lush forests and gorges to the soaring, jagged peaks of the Caucasus. Together they make Georgia a superb outdoor playground, with world-class hiking as well as excellent cycling, rafting and skiing, all of it surprisingly accessible”, the article said.

Another feature - “This is how to uncover Europe’s coolest capital” - encourages British travellers to plan short breaks in Tbilisi. 

“Tbilisi - a heady mix of ancient and modern, east and west, where hushed medieval churches vie with contemporary architectural marvels”, the article said.

It also noted that British Airways’ direct flights have made short visits to the city more attractive.

The article “The culinary destination you’ll want to savour”focuses on Georgian gastronomy, the country’s 8,000-year-old qvevri winemaking tradition, traditional dishes such as khachapuri, khinkali, pkhali, and tkemali, as well as the “Georgian supra” dining tradition. The publication describes Georgian cuisine as one of the main reasons to visit the country and offers British readers a guide to discovering authentic local flavours.

“With an exceptionally rich culinary heritage and the world’s longest history of winemaking, Georgia is a place where food and its enjoyment are both an art and a social ritual”, the article’s author, Rudolph Abraham wrote.

According to the National Tourism Administration, the UK marketing campaign aims to position Georgia as a diverse and competitive travel destination in the British market. 

The campaign includes digital activities in partnership with British Airways, banner advertising, sponsored articles, integrated marketing initiatives, and the publication of co-branded content across leading online media platforms.

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