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The Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development announced that Georgia reached a historic milestone in tourism, with a record 2.3 million visits during the period from January to June 2025—the highest in the country’s history.
The report indicates that the total number of international traveller visits reached 3.2 million. Compared to the same period in 2024, there was a 4.4% increase in international travellers, a 4.6% rise in international visitors, and a significant 6.9% growth in international tourists.
Furthermore, the second quarter of 2025 also saw a record number of international visits, with 1.3 million arrivals—a historic maximum. Year-over-year comparisons reveal increases of 6.9% in international travellers, 7% in international visitors, and a remarkable 10.7% in international tourists compared to the same quarter in 2024.
Data for January-June 2025 highlights a significant surge in visits from European Union countries, including the United Kingdom, totalling 201,986—representing a 10.2% increase compared to the previous year. Notable increases from specific nations include Greece (+28.2%, +3,006 visits), Italy (+26.1%, +2,271 visits), Spain (+25.9%, +1,638 visits), the United Kingdom (+25.8%, +3,880 visits), Poland (+21.9%, +6,043 visits), and Germany (+4.2%, +1,296 visits).
During the same period, visits from Persian Gulf countries reached a record 47,430, reflecting a 10.5% increase (+4,525 visits). Notable growth was observed from Saudi Arabia (+20.8%), Qatar (+15.9%), and the United Arab Emirates (+12.5%).
In the second quarter alone, there were 32,750 visits from the Persian Gulf region—an increase of 17% (+4,752 visits)—including significant growth from Saudi Arabia (+25.4%, +4,139 visits), the United Arab Emirates (+21.4%, +722 visits), Oman (+49.8%, +542 visits), Qatar (+14.6%, +58 visits), and Bahrain (+7.8%, +54 visits). Conversely, visits from Kuwait declined by 12.3% (-763 visits).
