The impact of coronavirus on the tourism industry in Georgia - the country's economy after the lifting of quarantine.

Anyone, even a fastidious traveler, will find a vacation to his liking: lovers of active recreation can go along hiking trails along rocky reliefs, and in winter visit the steep slopes of ski resorts. With your family, you can enjoy the warm sea and a neat beach. There are sights in Georgia any era for those interested in history and architecture.

Tourism is an important factor in the economic development of the country, the authorities are aware of the potential in this industry and invest heavily in the development of urban infrastructure. The tourism industry accounts for about 7.6% of GDP, opens up a lot of jobs not only in the resorts and attractions themselves, but also in related industries, for example, in the field of transport and trade.

Today, the global tourism industry is in crisis. The main reason is the epidemiological situation that has developed due to the spread of coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) announced that at the moment more than 50 million jobs in the travel industry are likely to be cut due to the pandemic and the losses associated with it. People all over the world stay in their countries, do not go on vacation, the number of trips around the globe has decreased to 25%. This problem has affected every country, including Georgia.

In this regard, the Georgian authorities decided to send financial assistance in the amount of 200 million lari ($ 65,000,000) to the tourism industry. This will help to reduce the loss of jobs and reduce the number of unemployed citizens in the country. The country's leadership sent money to postpone or exempt the owners of tourist businesses from income tax, temporarily abolished the property tax. In view of the significant decrease in foreign tourists, this is the right and timely step, because now the country's hotel fund is going through difficult times and is working only at 15% of its capacity.

Foreign experts write that Georgia is in a more reliable position compared to the rest of Europe and the United States. The British edition of The Telegraph has included the country in the top ten safest tourism destinations in Europe, and according to the results of the Emerging Europe study, Tbilisi has surpassed 75 European cities in economic potential and is in first place in this category.

Georgia has the best statistics on coronavirus in the entire Caucasus region. Of course, now it is necessary to help and support each country, if there is such an opportunity, therefore Georgian doctors We went to Armenia to help fight COVID-19. The significance and importance of such an act cannot be overestimated.

In addition to economic assistance to tourism, the industry is being modernized and developed, opening up new horizons for traveling around the sunny country. This year, new routes were opened along the Grakliani mountain and the ancient The fortress was seized.

Technological progress does not stand still, now IT specialists are developing an application Cultural Routes Georgia, which will help tourists with choosing a route taking into account preferences and wishes.

The borders of Georgia open from July 1, today the country has one of the best statistical pictures on COVID-19. The country's authorities have taken care of a comfortable, and most importantly, safe stay of tourists: to reduce the likelihood of an outbreak of infection, daily temperature measurements will be carried out, transport has limited the number of seats. Of course, do not forget about personal safety, when planning a trip, do not forget to take masks and antiseptic!