New Tourist Destination to Be Launched in Mountainous Ajara

A new tourist destination is to be launched in Mountainous Ajara. The Department of Tourism and Resorts of Ajara has begun working on the tourism development plan in Chvani Gorge. The initiative aims to establish interesting tourism options in the Shuakhevi Municipality, including ecotourism and rural tourism. Another major target is the promotion of the regions’ cultural and ethnographic values.

Along with the Mayor of Shuakhevi and the working team, the Chairman of the Tourism Department, Sulkhan Glonti, traveled to the Chvani Gorge and discussed a number of issues regarding the forthcoming project.

“The tourism development plan of the Chvani Gorge territory comprises carrying out a detailed concept and making a general plan for the territory’s spatial development. The importance of major cultural heritage of the region will also be reflected," Glonti said. "Chvani Gorge is outstanding for its cultural monuments and traditions, which may contribute to the development of the gorge and creation of colorful tourist products. It is important to launch various tourist attractions in each municipality for the development of this industry, and make the region of Ajara even more attractive for guests. We have already commenced work on a number of major projects which are set to meet all the requirements of modern tourism. The first phase will be completed in 2019-2021," he added.

By Ketevan Kvaratskheliya

Image source: The Department of Tourism and Resorts of Ajara