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SkyUP Opens Chisinau–Tbilisi and Chisinau–Batumi Flights for Summer 2027
Ukraine-based SkyUP has started selling tickets for new Moldova–Georgia routes, with Tbilisi service from 25 March 2027 and Batumi from 3 July 2027.
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The Myth of the Tears of Mtirala
Why Adjara's wettest mountain is called the crying one — the folklore of Mtirala's tears, the climate that feeds them, and what visitors actually find in Georgia's Colchic rainforest.
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International Visitors to Georgia Down 5.2% in Q2 2026 as Russians Remain Largest Group
Georgia recorded 1.3 million international visitors in Q2 2026, down 5.2% year-on-year, with visitors from Russia accounting for the largest share at 25.1%.
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Government to Extend Domestic Flight Contract with AC Air Georgia
Georgian authorities have reached an agreement with AC Air Georgia to extend its contract for regional domestic flights connecting Natakhtari, Mestia, Ambrolauri, Batumi, and Kutaisi.
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Tbilisi-Batumi Train to Cut Travel Time to 4 Hours from August 3
Georgian Railways will reduce the passenger train journey between Tbilisi and Batumi to 4 hours starting August 3, supported by safety infrastructure upgrades in Guria.
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EU and UK Tourist Visits to Georgia Reach First-Half Record
Georgia recorded 249,201 visits from EU countries and the United Kingdom in the first half of 2026, while tourism revenue from these markets reached a record $335.7 million.
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FlyArystan Launches Atyrau–Batumi Flights
Kazakhstan’s low-cost carrier FlyArystan started weekly Atyrau–Batumi service on 14 July through 25 August, making Atyrau the fourth Kazakh city with a direct Batumi link.
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China Eastern to Launch Direct Tbilisi–Shanghai Flights
From 15 July, China Eastern Airlines will fly three times a week between Tbilisi and Shanghai, adding a third Chinese carrier on regular Georgia–China routes.
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OneClick Airways Launches Tel Aviv–Batumi Flights
TAV Georgia says OneClick Airways has begun twice-weekly Tel Aviv–Batumi services on Boeing 737s, with Tbilisi–Tel Aviv flights due next week.
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Mtirala National Park: Georgia's Rainforest on the Black Sea Foothills
Mtirala National Park in Adjara holds one of the Caucasus's wettest Colchic rainforests — a mossy, waterfall-rich reserve within day-trip range of Batumi and Kobuleti.
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Spanish Hotel Brand Occidental Planned for Batumi ELT Quarter
Barceló Hotel Group has signed with ELT Group to bring an Occidental Hotels & Resorts property to the ELT Quarter development in Batumi.
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Flyone Launches Direct Flights from Chisinau to Batumi
Moldovan carrier Flyone has opened a summer route linking Chisinau with Batumi International Airport, with three weekly return services planned.
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Batumi Black Sea Arts Festival Gains UNESCO Patronage
The annual Batumi Black Sea Music & Art Festival will be held this year under the official patronage of UNESCO, a recognition Adjara's culture ministry calls a milestone for the region.
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Norwegian Launches Direct Tbilisi–Copenhagen Flights
Norwegian has opened twice-weekly nonstop service between Tbilisi and Copenhagen, giving Georgia its first direct air link to Denmark.
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Google Street View Comes to Georgia
Google Street View has mapped roughly 13,000 kilometres of roads and attractions across Georgia, placing the country's cities, landscapes and cultural heritage on the global digital map.
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Sky Castle luxury hotel coming to Batumi
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts presented Sky Castle, a 430-room luxury castle hotel planned for the Gonio area of Batumi as part of the Wyndham Grand complex, backed by a 155 million dollar investment.
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Batumi Summer Season Festival: Full Schedule for 20–21 June Weekend
Batumi marks the start of the summer tourist season with a free two-day festival on 20–21 June — kite shows on the boulevard from 13:00 and live music at Alphabet Tower from 17:00.
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Georgian Airways Launches Regular Tbilisi–Batumi Flights
Georgian Airways will fly Tbilisi–Batumi four times weekly from 25 June on Boeing 737s, with 45-minute hops timed for weekend trips to the Black Sea coast.
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Wizz Air to Suspend Kutaisi–Lyon Flights From October 2026
Wizz Air will temporarily halt Kutaisi–Lyon services from 22 October 2026, citing routine network optimisation as the carrier reviews demand across its European routes.
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New Romanian Airline DAN AIR Enters Georgia Market
Romanian carrier DAN AIR will fly twice weekly between Tbilisi and Bucharest from 1 July through 24 October, adding a direct link between Georgia and Romania.
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Batumi Launches Municipal Inspections of Hotel and Pool Hygiene
Batumi’s municipal inspection service is reviewing sanitary conditions in hotels, guest rooms, food areas and pools as the summer tourist season begins, with samples sent to laboratories.
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Kutaisi Airport Launches Fast Track and Visa Business Lounge
Kutaisi International Airport has introduced Fast Track for priority passport and security lanes and opened a Visa Business Lounge with seating, dining and children’s areas for up to 70 guests.
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Groundbreaking Held for Swissôtel Kobuleti Beach Resort on Georgia’s Coast
Officials marked the start of construction on a Swissôtel-branded resort in Kobuleti with hotel rooms, apartments, sports and conference facilities, backed by roughly $300 million and Chapman Taylor design.
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FlyOne to Launch Direct Chisinau–Batumi Flights from 28 June
FlyOne will start twice-weekly direct flights between Chisinau and Batumi on 28 June, operating on Thursdays and Sundays with tickets now on sale.
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