Georgian PM highlights tourism as “strategic pillar of economic development” in meeting with UNWTO Sec Gen

Fruitful cooperation between the Georgian Government and the United Nations World Tourism Organisation was discussed on Wednesday in a meeting between the Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, the Secretary General of UNWTO, on the sidelines of the 2026 World Governments Summit in Dubai.

The meeting focused on the positive dynamics of tourism growth in Georgia and the country's diverse tourism opportunities.

The officials emphasised that the number of international tourist visits to Georgia last year exceeded 5.5 million, which was a new historic maximum.

The meeting also focused on the steps taken by the Georgian Government to further develop the country's tourism potential.

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“Tourism is a strategic pillar of Georgia’s economic development, and we highly value our close partnership with the United Nations in shaping a sustainable, resilient, and globally competitive tourism sector”, Kobakhidze said.

The Prime Minister congratulated Al Nowais on her election to the position of Secretary General and wished her success.

The Secretary General thanked the Georgian Government for supporting her candidacy.

The Government head invited Al Nowais to the country.