Georgia to host the International Forum on Tourism and Innovation in 2027

Visit of the UN Tourism Secretary-General

UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili was on an official visit to Georgia, during which he held meetings with the Prime Minister, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and representatives of the Business Association. Within the framework of the visit, Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivishvili showed the guest the Kutaisi Technological Hub. The mentioned hub represents a multifunctional space that combines museum, educational, research, and business components. Rustavi 2+2

Tourism and Innovation Forum

As a result of the agreement reached during the visit, in 2027 Georgia will host the International Forum on Tourism and Innovation for the first time, the thematic conferences of which will be hosted by the Kutaisi Technological Hub. According to the Minister of Economy, the planned forum creates new opportunities for Georgian startups in terms of establishing global connections and attracting investments. Imedi+6

Experts and analysts assess this event as part of the transformation of Georgia's tourism development policy. Analyst Gia Abashidze notes that this forum adds a new layer to Georgia's existing tourism product – technological and innovative tourism. Economic expert Soso Archvadze believes that such projects contribute to the formation of a knowledge-based economy and the diversification of economic activity in the regions. Imedi+4