Georgia is a small country with remarkable economic growth. Before the pandemic, the economy of the country with the approximate area of Bavaria grew strongly, especially the travel industry had breathtaking growth rates. But favourable energy costs, a steadily improving infrastructure and three international airports also make the country between Asia and Europe a very interesting destination in the Near East. At the same time, the country’s currency GEL (Lari) is surprisingly stable.
Relatively short slump due to the 2020/21 Pandemic
2020 was a difficult year for global tourism, including Georgia. Things were already looking up again in 2021. And for the summer of 2023, the country in the South Caucasus expects a record number of visitors, because at ITB 2023 Georgia will be presented as a partner country with a correspondingly large media and trade fair presence. High time to take a closer look at the destination with mountains of up to 5200m. For many Europeans, this exciting country is still ‚terra incognita‘.
The country and capital Tbilisi gives an excursion into 8000 years history
According to local chronicles, Tbilisi was founded by Persian ethnarchs in the 3rd or 4th century. The Persians then built today’s landmark of Tbilisi, the Narikala fortress above the old town. In the second half of the fifth century, the Georgian king Vakhtang I. Gorgassali conquered the town, made it his capital and developed it into a respectable city. His son and successor Datschi completed the city walls.
Theophanes of Byzantium is the first Byzantine writer to name the city Metropolis in 571. In 591 – after the end of the penultimate of the Roman-Persian Wars – Eastern Rome and the Sassanid Empire agreed that Mtskheta (the old capital of the kingdom), would fall to Byzantium.
MARCO POLO REPORTED ON ‚TIFLISSI‘ IN THE 14TH C.
The Venetian Marco Polo reported that there was a „splendid city in Georgia called Tiflissi, surrounded by suburbs and castles and fortresses“. In the 13th century, the city was devastated by the Khorezmians. From 1386 to 1402, Tbilisi belonged to Timur’s Central Asian empire. After that, the rulers of the country changed several times, and the most diverse influences can be seen everywhere in the capital of Georgia.
TRAVEL FAIR ITB 2023 WITH GEORGIA AS HOST COUNTRY
The world’s most important travel fair will take place in Berlin from 7-9 March. Every year, this international travel show has its own partner country, which is presented in a particularly strong way and comes into the media focus… This year, the partner country of the travel fair is the small but beautiful Georgia.
For us Europeans a rather unknown travel destination, but wrongly so! Exotic Georgia is multifaceted and has a breathtaking mountain and natural landscape. In this article, we take a closer look at Tbilisi, situated along the river „KURA“. The metropolis offers countless diverse culture on about 70 square kilometres: art, museums, exhibitions and sights of all kinds.
Radisson Blu in Tbilisi runs great for decades
And the fantastic variety of museums. For example, museums with new art, old art, etc. In principle, there is really everything to marvel at that culturally interested people could consider worthwhile. There is even a museum of Russian cars in Tbilisi. Culture and history at the highest level, that’s an excellent description of Tbilisi in just a few words. If you get bored here, nowhere will suit you.
Radisson Blu in the capital is an oasis of relaxation
The brave can test their luck at the ‚Casino Iveria‘ or indulge in first-class treatments at the ‚Anne Semonin Spa‘. Hotel guests can refresh themselves in the breathtaking outdoor pool or visit the infinity pool on the rooftop terrace on the 18th floor of the tower. The Radisson Blu is one of the landmarks of the metropolis of Tbilisi.
Best hotel in the capital?
Many voices say yes! From the wonderful breakfast to the excellent SPA on the 18th/19th floor, the city looks like a picture book into the history of all times… For business travellers and event planners, the Radisson Blu offers a fully equipped business centre as well as 9 meeting rooms, a versatile ballroom and the best hospitality services* in the country (* up to 10000 guests can be kept happy and full by the catering company Silk Hospitality).
Here is a really emotionally well done video about the Radisson Blu Tbilisi and partner hotels of Silk Hospitality in Georgia:
The Georgian capital is definitely worth a visit
Hotels in the Georgian capital are indeed a dime a dozen. For those who prefer the luxury of one of the international luxury hotel chains, we recommend the excellent Radisson Blu Tbilisi. The luxury hotel has earned a good reputation as a leading hotel in Tbilisi since 2009. The design of the Radisson Blu Hotel has become a landmark. However, a few days or even a few weeks in Tbilisi is never boring…
