Turography Contest Announced by GNTA & SOCAR Petroleum Georgia

A Turography contest has been announced by the Georgian National Tourism Administration (GNTA) and SOCAR Petroleum Georgia with the aim of introducing and motivating travelogue writers who can share their stories and discover the many unique places that exist throughout the country.

“We are putting into effect various projects to ensure a dynamic flow of foreign tourists to Georgia,” said George Chogovadze, Head of the GNTA. “At the same time our goal is to strengthen and stimulate local tourism. We’re delighted to witness considerable growth in both directions in our country. It is vitally important to support private sector and in this case SOCAR Petroleum Georgia, that, with this new project, will enhance local tourism development.”

The first prize winner will get a two person, five day tour package to Borjomi and Samtskhe -Javakheti staying in the best hotels and including sightseeing of Sapara, Rabat, the Green Monastery, Zarzma, and Vardzia. The second prize winner will get a professional Canon camera. Winners of the contest are to be announced on September 15, 2016

The contest is open to anyone eager to share their personal experience of traveling through Georgia. Potential participants are invited to the site: www.turography.ge to upload their stories. Closing deadline, September 7, 2016.

Nino Gugunishvili