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17 August 2012
Construction of "Trump Tower" Sales Office to Cost One Million USD
"Trump Tower" sales office opens in Batumi. The head of the project explains the radio "Commersant" that a terrace and exteri
     
 
17 August 2012
Extensive Rehabilitation Works Begin in Tskaltubo
Large-scale works in Tskaltubo will start in a few days. The Chairman of Tskaltubo Assembly Mamuka Tsagareishvili explains commersant.ge, in the
     
 
16 August 2012
Distance from Tbilisi to Rustavi to be Covered for Seven Minutes
To cover the distance from Rustavi city exit to the center of Tbilisi will be available for 7 minutes. The President of Georgia said at the openi
     
 
16 August 2012
Real Estate Registration Increased to a Record Level
Unlike business registration, the volume of transactions in the real estate market has almost doubled. According to official statistics, 100 199
     
 
14 August 2012
After Kobuleti, Temur Chkonia Plans to Open “Georgia Palace Hotel” Brand Hotels in Tbilisi and Mestia
After Kobuleti, “Georgia Palace Hotel” brand hotels are planned to be opened in Tbilisi and Mestia. In Tbilisi, an 18-room hotel located on Erekl
     
 
14 August 2012
Simoneti Resort is waiting for Investors
The potential the resort Simoneti has still remains untapped. Terjola municipality informs that the resort needs investors and promotion that will return the tourist zone an earlier appearance. The municipality explains that the resort is rarely visited by tourists b
     
 
14 August 2012
New Hotel Brand to Replaces Novotel in Center of Tbilisi
A new hotel will be constructed at the building of the former Property Management Ministry in the center of Tbilisi. Th
     
 
13 August 2012
"McDonald's" Restaurant to Open in Batumi in October
McDonald's" will open a new, sixth restaurant in Batumi in October. Temur Chkonia, the owner of “Coca - Cola Bottlers Georgia”, McDonald's network and “Georgia Palace Hotel” hotel in Kobuleti plans to increase the number of "McDonald's" restaurants to 14 in 2
     
 
10 August 2012
GRDC PLANS 4-STAR HOTEL CONSTRUCTION ON LIBERTY SQUARE IN TBILISI
As it became known to “Sarke”, “Georgian Reconstruction and Development Company” (“GRDC”) is going to build 4-star hotel on Liberty Square in the
     
 
10 August 2012
"Kabadoni" Boutique - Hotel Becomes Member of “Preferred Hotel Group” Network
The company "Redix" informs, their boutique - hotel "Kabadoni" has become a member of one of the leading international brand
     
 
10 August 2012
If Batumi “Chacha Tower” can Interest Vodka Producers?
The largest Georgian vodka producers do not rule out their interest in Batumi “Chacha Tower”. However, they say that they do not have any specifi
     
 
07 August 2012
Sairme Resort Offers Customers a Discount
Sairme resort informs that they offer customers a 15% discount from September 20. They also say that to use a discount rooms should be booked in
     
 
06 August 2012
Turkish Businessmen most Frequently Organize Business Tours in Georgia
Turkish businessmen are organizing business tours in Georgia most frequently. “Buy - tour" tour operator explains commersant.ge, business –t
     
 
02 August 2012
Demand for Tours to Alpine Camps Increased This Year
"Zeta Camping” talks about a sharp increase in demand on the part of the alpine camps. According to the organization, the demand for tours i
     
 
01 August 2012
“Nabeglavi” Resorts future plans
A balneologycal resort “Nabeglavi " hosts the arrived tourists only with local family type hotels. Chokhatauri administration informs that s
     
 
31 July 2012
2 Million Tourists Expected in Adjara this Year
Adjara Tourism Department speaks about a sharp increase in tourists in Batumi. As the department explains, more than 875 thousand tourists came i
     
 
30 July 2012
More and More Foreigners Use Daily Rent Apartments in Tbilisi
Service of Daily rent apartments has become more active in travel season and poses a serious competition to hotels.
     
 
30 July 2012
Rooms in “Stepantsminda" Hotel booked Three Months in Advance
The administration of the newly-opened hotel in Kazbegi region -"Stepantsminda" speaks about a high capacity. According to the management, particularly high interest is observed during week-ends. They also say that reservation in the hotel has been made ​​ the next three months
     
 
27 July 2012
Construction of ”Kempinski Hotel Batumi” Enters an Active Phase The Black Sea region's largest entertainment zone will be created in the hotel
Facing works of “Kempinski Hotel Batumi” are in progress.
     
 
27 July 2012
High-class Hotels in Batumi are Full of Visitors
The number of visitors in the high-class hotels has increased. "Sheraton Batumi" management informs that number of clients increased, o
     
 
26 July 2012
Construction of New Shopping Center in Lilo to Begin in August
Construction of the new shopping center in "Lilo Mall" territory will begin in August. According to "Lilo Mall" Director General, the project is almost ready and just technical details are to be clarified. George Kvaratskhelia notes, the shopping center construction sh
     
 
26 July 2012
Disaster not had Impact on Tourist Tours in Kakheti
Kakheti disaster has not influenced the scheduled tours in Telavi. Moreover, travel agencies note that this year the interest of foreign tourists in Kakheti has increased. As commersant.ge was told at “Omnes Tour”, the tours in Telavi are planned a few months earlier.
     
 
26 July 2012
“UTair-Ukraine Airline” Performed First Flight from Tbilisi
On July 26, the Ukrainian "UTair-Ukraine Airline" performed the first flight from Tbilisi International Airport. The carrier performed the first regular flight in Tbilisi - Donetsk direction. From now on, "UTair Ukraine" will perform flights twice a
     
 
24 July 2012
Demand for Real Estate on Agmashenebeli Ave. Increased by 10-15% A square meter of living space costs 1 000 -2 000 USD
Real estate agencies speak about growth in demand for commercial and living spaces located on the rehabilitated Agmashenebeli Avenue. According to "Libo Plus" agency, demand for real estate increased by 10-15%. They also report that demand was equally increased both for resident
     
 
24 July 2012
Mikheil Saakashvili Got Interested in Restoring of Tea Production in Guria
Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili visited Guria today. "Interpressnews" correspondent reports, the President visited the village o
     
 
23 July 2012
The Hotel that will be Located in Former Building of Justice Ministry to be Known in One Month
The brand of the hotel that will be located on Rustaveli Avenue in the former building of the Ministry of Justice will be known in a month. The b
     
 
23 July 2012
"HoReCa Georgia" Opens New Hotel in Akhaltsikhe Prices will range from 80 to 130 GEL
he hotel operator "HoReCa Georgia" company opens a new hotel. The company's manager explains the radio "Commersant", the
     
 
19 July 2012
"Alitalia" and "Aegean Airlines" Flight Tickets Booked till September
Per the information of the recently entered airlines, the tickets have already been booked till September. Italian avia giant -"Alitalia&quo
     
 
18 July 2012
The Fate of Parliament Old Building still under Question
The future of the former Parliament building is still unclear.
     
 
17 July 2012
Israeli Businessmen to Build Boutique Hotels in Georgia "After three years of Russian pressure, Israeli businessmen return to Georgia"
Israeli businessmen are planning to invest 50 million USD in the hotel business in Georgia. The businessmen will build 10 boutique hotels which i
     
 
16 July 2012
National Tourism Agency Holds Entertainment Activities throughout the Country
he National Tourism Agency is holding entertainment activities throughout the country to develop domestic tourism in Georgia and to promote less
     
 
16 July 2012
Georgia Expects 4 800 Sea Tourists This Year Famous cruise company to finish design of Batumi port in September
The world famous cruise company "Royal Caribbean" will finish design of Batumi port in September. Adjara Tourism Agency informs the work on design of the port enters the final phase and Batumi will be able to take large cruise ships. Department officials say
     
 
13 July 2012
Date of Commencement of "Intercontinental" Construction still Unknown
“Georgian Property” company has not yet named the date of construction of the global brand hotel "Intercontinental" in Tbilisi.
     
 
12 July 2012
Mikheil Saakashvili: We are Working the Staying in Hotels to be Cheaper President dissatisfied with the pace of rehabilitation of Kobuleti
The work is underway in order the staying in hotels to become cheaper. The President Mikheil Saakashvili stated during his visit to Kobuleti. In his words, the free movie - theater, parks and recreation facilities will be built for Kobuleti visitors.
     
 
09 July 2012
Prices at Hotels Opened by President Range from 150 GEL to 460 GEL
The newly-opened by President hotels offer customers services from 150 GEL.
     
 
09 July 2012
In May, Real Estate Market Transactions Increased by 38 p.c.
According to Civil Registry Agency, in May in total 51 243 registration transactions performed in the real estate market. Thus, the number of ini
     
 
06 July 2012
A New Parking Lot Opened in Tbilisi Airport Territory
Tbilisi and Batumi international airports operator -"TAV-Georgia" company made another investment in the territory located near Tbilisi airport. The new parking lot which will serve additional 192 cars was built on the right side of the terminal on the total area of ​​3 845 squa
     
 
05 July 2012
TWO NEW HOTELS OPENED IN BATUMI
  Government of Ajara reported that volume of investments, made in 2 new hotels, being o
     
 
04 July 2012
Tourism Agency Considers Realistic to Receive 7 Million Tourists
According to the National Tourism Agency, it’s realistic that 7 million tourists will visit Georgia in the n
     
 
04 July 2012
The British to Turn Building of Former Justice Ministry into Hotel
It became known that a British architectural firm is working on the project of turning the building of the former ministry of justice located on
     
 
29 June 2012
Demand for Expensive Countryside Cottages on Tbilisi Outskirts Decreased
There is no demand for expensive countryside cottages on the outskirts of Tbilisi. A part of the real estate agencies state. According to one of the largest agencies “Makler. ge" representative, demand for countryside cottages activated one month ago, but people are reluctant to hire
     
 
27 June 2012
The Spanish Building Bridges and Fish Restaurant in Poti Only two from 13 "New Poti" projects launched
From 13 projects designed by the Valencia architect in Poti only two have been launched. The first project to be completed is restaurant project. "Riverside" construction works have also commenced. Commersant.ge was told by the Mayor of Poti Vakhtang Lemonjava.
     
 
27 June 2012
Georgian Tourism Growth Rate Is Fastest among Emerging Countries
Georgian tourism was named as growing fastest within emerging nations globe over with the growth rate averaging 39% in 2011, the UNWT
     
 
25 June 2012
M&C to open hotel in Georgia
Millennium & Copth
     
 
21 June 2012
Alitalia enters Georgia, plans quick expansion
From July 3, Italy and Tbilisi will be connected with direct flight, as the Italy-based Alitalia will begin operations. According to Giovanni Simonini, General Manager of Alitalia in Russia, Ukraine, Georgia and Belarus, the target segment is cultural groups and
     
 
18 June 2012
Number of Tourists is Expected to Double in Ureki
After reconstruction of Ureki boulevard, local hotels expect the number of tourists will double. The work on Ureki boulevard reconstruction was started by the infrastructure ministry. Ureki boulevard will increase to 2 km, the territory will be greened, carriageway will be decorated, as w
     
 
15 June 2012
Carrefour" to be Opened in "Tbilisi Mall" on July 15
"Carrefour" will open in “Tbilisi Mall" on July 15. Management notes, except for "Carrefour", negotiations regarding the entry in the mall are underway with different brands. Including such fast-food companies as "Burger King", "Elvis", "B
     
 
14 June 2012
Dates for Starting of New District Construction Unknown
A date of commencement of construction of Tbilisi new district is still unknown. “New Tbilisi” Fund states the radio "Commersant" that at this stage geological research is being conducted which involves the study of soil and rocks, they say, the next stage envisages zoning of th
     
 
13 June 2012
Prices of Tourist Service not to Rise in Borjomi
Mountain resorts are waiting for the main stream of tourists in one month. Per the information of the head of Borjomi Tourism Information Center, tourists flow has increased 2 - fold since the beginning of the season, while in summer the number is expected to grow even more.
     
 
11 June 2012
"Silk Road Group": We are Working on the Foundation of Tsinandali "Radisson" Hotel
The construction process of “Radisson" hotel in Tsinandal is on the first stage. As the owner of the hotel -"Silk Road" company explains the radio "Commersant", the work goes on the foundation as well as design is specified and permits are obtaining

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