In May 2020, Georgia hosted 3,276 visitors from Azerbaijan, National Tourism Administration of Georgia reports.
The administration says that the number of tourist visits equaled 26,503, which is 93.8% less than it was in May 2019.
The number of visitors dropped mostly from Azerbaijan among Georgia's neighbors.
Azerbaijan ranks fourth after Turkey, Armenia, and Russia.
- 1. Turkey - 15 863 visitors (-77.8% than in May 2019);
- 2. Armenia - 7 803 visitors (-92.1%);
- 3. Russia - 3,777 visitors (-97.8%);
- 4. Azerbaijan - 3,276 visitors (-96.9%);
- 5. Georgia (non-residents) - 1 956 visitors (-95.1%);
- 6. Ukraine - 1 003 visitors (-94.1%);
- 7. The Republic of Belarus - 743 visitors (-81.9%);
- 8. Kazakhstan - 374 visitors (-94.9%);
- 9. Uzbekistan - 320 visitors (-71.4%);
- 10. Bulgaria - 207 visitors (-77.3%);
- 11. Saudi Arabia - 118 visitors (-81.3%);
- 12. Tajikistan - 85 visitors (-80.8%);
- 13. Iran - 76 visitors (-98.9%);
- 14. Moldova - 70 visitors (-88.2%);
- 15. Kyrgyzstan - 70 visitors (-93.2%).
In 2020, Georgia and Azerbaijan planned to develop a tourist package to offer to third countries jointly.
The parties delayed the collaboration due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Georgia also delayed the resumption of regular flights until the end of July, while it had planned to open its borders on July 1.
Bela Gelashvili
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