In the first half of 2014, Georgia’s earnings from the international tourism amounted to USD750 million. This figure makes 43% of international tourism receipts in 2013.
According to the Ministry of Economy, in the second quarter the share of tourism in GDP amounted to 7.2%, while in the first quarter this figure made 5.98%.
In 2013, the country earned more than USD 1.719 billion from the international tourism.
The number of international arrivals amounted to 5 392 303 million in 2013, which is 22% higher than the 2012 figure (4 428 221).
For 9 months of the current year, the number of international travelers reached 4 187 595.
Source:commersant.ge |