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Tourism in Georgia

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Georgia has substantial potential for tourism development due to its natural beauty, varied topography,  pleasant climate, unique cuisine, and rich culture and history.  To facilitate tourism, the Georgian government has eased its visa regime, increased highway construction, privatized entertainment parks and hotels, and established limited tax incentives for tour operators.  New developments throughout the country – including in the sea resort of Batumi; in the ski resorts of  Gudauri, Goderdzi, Bakuriani, and Mestia; and in the winegrowing region of Kakheti - are bolstering Georgia as an attractive tourism destination.  Amidst this development, Georgia received 9.4 million international visitors in 2019, a record number and an eight percent increase over 2018.  Although the tourism sector suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it started recovering in 2021 and 2022.  Tourism infrastructure development will require continued significant investment and rehabilitation of assets, such as hotels, restaurants, sport facilities, and ski resorts.  The state-owned Partnership Fund and privately held Georgian Co-Investment Fund (GCIF) are looking at investment opportunities in tourism infrastructure in the Imereti, Adjara, and Kakheti regions, among others.  These funds are interested in collaborating with interested investors.

Citizens from Georgia’s neighboring countries made up the largest share of international visitors in 2021.  The government has prioritized diversification of tourists from other places with increased flights from the Middle East and looks to turn Georgia into a four-season tourist destination.  The government also promotes medical, entertainment, sports, wine, and  eco tourism.  ‘Check In Georgia’ is an example of a government project that supports turning Georgia into a regional cultural and entertainment center.

International tourism increased in 2021 but it still lagged behind 2019 indicators.  The government and private sector remain hopeful that Georgia’s tourism sector will rebound to pre-pandemic levels by 2024.

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Georgian tour operators report an increase in tourists in both summer and winter, particularly in adventure and cultural tourism.  Despite this interest in travel to Georgia, suitable accommodations outside of the capital and the major resort areas are still scarce because facilities have not been maintained or do not exist.  The seaside resorts of Batumi and Kobuleti are undergoing rapid development.  Foreign investments have supported construction of high-end hotels throughout the country, such as Sheraton, Radisson, Biltmore, Marriott, Hilton, Best Western, Windham, Millennium, and Rixos, with more in development.  To develop new tourism destinations, the government is promoting seaside areas, and the mountainous towns of Svaneti and Racha, by building the needed infrastructure and offering concessionary terms to potential investors.

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Tourism development will require additional investment in infrastructure such as hotels, restaurants, sports facilities, and ski resorts.   Restoration of several recently privatized hotels is underway in Tbilisi and Adjara, and additional opportunities may be found in the ski resorts of Gudauri, Bakuriani, and Mestia.   Additionally, the sector requires skills development and training for hospitality workers to accommodate the standards of high-value international tourists.    

International donor institutions actively finance infrastructure projects in Georgia.   The World Bank’s road construction projects aim to promote tourism by decreasing travel time, increasing auto safety, and facilitating the transport of goods across the country.   The World Bank continues to support Georgia’s aspiration of becoming a regional transit hub by financing the East-West Highway Corridor Improvement Project and the relatively new Kakheti Connectivity Improvement Project ($109 million).   The World Bank also plays a leadership role in the policy dialogue on the development of the regional power and digital connectivity corridor.   The World Bank is implementing a long‐term program aimed at nature conservation, cultural heritage preservation, and sustainable tourism development

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New numbers reveal georgia, savannah broke tourism records in 2022.

The state saw its largest number of visitors ever in 2022, according to data from the governor's office.

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Georgia and Savannah are breaking tourism records.

In 2022, the Peach State saw its largest number of visitors yet. Nearly 168 million people visited the state and spent almost $40 billion.

More than 17 million people visited Savannah in 2022. That's 2 million more people than in 2021. Those 17 million people spent upward of $4 billion.

Joseph Marinelli, president of Visit Savannah, said there are several things that are bringing people to the Hostess City.

"Folks come here to enjoy the variety of different types of foods that are available. Of course, they come for our historic landmarks and architecture, and at the end of the day, it's all about the true Savannah Southern hospitality," he said.

Marinelli said while Atlanta gets a lot of visitors because of its airport along with its conventions and trade shows, Savannah owns the leisure scene.

"Savannah is really the pretty face on Georgia's tourism scene," Marinelli said. "What Savannah has to offer really can't be found anywhere else in the country."

Marinelli said while the numbers for 2022 were impressive, he expects 2023 to be a good year for Savannah as well.

"So far, we are right on pace with where we were through July of last year at this time. Our hotel rates are staying high. Our visitor accounts are staying high," he said. "All of our pre-bookings at hotels, the convention business that we have on the books right now tells us that we'll continue to have a strong second half of the year."

Marinelli said Savannah already has more convention business on the books for 2024 than in all of 2023.

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Solar eclipse maps show 2024 totality path, peak times and how much of the eclipse people could see across the U.S.

By Aliza Chasan

Updated on: April 9, 2024 / 5:00 AM EDT / CBS News

A total solar eclipse  crossed North America Monday with parts of 15 U.S. states within the path of totality. Maps show  where and when astronomy fans could see the big event  as skies darkened in the middle of the day Monday, April 8.

The total eclipse first appeared along Mexico's Pacific Coast at around 11:07 a.m. PDT, then traveled across a swath of the U.S., from Texas to Maine, and into Canada.

About 31.6 million people live in the path of totality , the area where the moon fully blocked out the sun , according to NASA. The path ranged between 108 and 122 miles wide. An additional 150 million people live within 200 miles of the path of totality.

Solar eclipse path of totality map for 2024

The total solar eclipse started over the Pacific Ocean, and the first location in continental North America that experienced totality was Mexico's Pacific Coast, around 11:07 a.m. PDT, according to NASA. From there, the path continued into Texas, crossing more than a dozen states before the eclipse enters Canada in southern Ontario. The eclipse exited continental North America at around 5:16 p.m. NDT from Newfoundland, Canada.

The path of totality included portions of the following states:

• Pennsylvania
• New Hampshire

Small parts of Tennessee and Michigan also experienced the total solar eclipse.

Several major cities across the U.S. were included in the eclipse's path of totality, while many others saw a partial eclipse. These were some of the best major cities for eclipse viewing — though the weather was a factor :

• San Antonio, Texas (partially under the path)
• Austin, Texas
• Waco, Texas
• Dallas, Texas
• Little Rock, Arkansas
• Indianapolis, Indiana
• Dayton, Ohio
• Cleveland, Ohio
• Buffalo, New York
• Rochester, New York
• Syracuse, New York
• Burlington, Vermont

Map of when the solar eclipse reached totality across its path

The eclipse began in the U.S. as a partial eclipse beginning at 12:06 p.m. CDT near Eagle Pass, Texas, before progressing to totality by about 1:27 p.m. CDT and then moving along its path to the northeast over the following few hours.

NASA shared times for several cities in the path of totality across the U.S. People could have also  checked their ZIP code on NASA's map  to see when the eclipse was to reach them if they were on, or near, the path of totality — or if they saw a partial eclipse instead.

How much of the eclipse did people see if they live outside the totality path?

While the April 8 eclipse covered a wide swath of the U.S., outside the path of totality observers may have spotted a partial eclipse, where the moon covers some, but not all, of the sun, according to NASA. The closer they were to the path of totality, the larger the portion of the sun that was hidden.

NASA allowed viewers to input a ZIP code and see how much of the sun was to be covered in their locations.

Could there be cloud cover be during the solar eclipse?

Some areas along the path of totality had a higher likelihood of cloud cover that could interfere with viewing the eclipse. Here is a map showing the historical trends in cloud cover this time of year. 

You could have checked the latest forecast for your location with our partners at The Weather Channel .

Where did the solar eclipse reach totality for the longest?

Eclipse viewers near Torreón, Mexico, got to experience totality for the longest. Totality there lasted 4 minutes, 28 seconds, according to NASA. 

Most places along the centerline of the path of totality saw a totality duration of between 3.5 and 4 minutes, according to NASA. Some places in the U.S. came close to the maximum; Kerrville, Texas, had a totality duration of 4 minutes, 24 seconds.

What is the path of totality for the 2044 solar eclipse?

The next total solar eclipse that will be visible from the contiguous U.S. will be on Aug. 23, 2044.

Astronomy fans in the U.S. will have far fewer opportunities to see the 2044 eclipse they had on April 8. NASA has not yet made maps available for the 2044 eclipse but, according to The Planetary Society , the path of totality will only touch three states.

The 2024 eclipse will start in Greenland, pass over Canada and end as the sun sets in Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota, according to the Planetary Society.

Aliza Chasan is a digital producer at 60 Minutes and CBSNews.com. She has previously written for outlets including PIX11 News, The New York Daily News, Inside Edition and DNAinfo. Aliza covers trending news, often focusing on crime and politics.

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