Adjara seeks expanded tourism ties with Azerbaijan
By Laman Ismayilova
The Autonomous Republic of Adjara is interested in developing tourism ties with Azerbaijan, said head of Adjara Department of Tourism and Resorts Sulkhan Ghlonti as he met with Azerbaijani Consul General in Batumi Rashad Ismayilov.
The sides discussed how to develop economic, political and tourism relations between Azerbaijan and Adjara, Azertac reported.
They also exchanged their views over further promotion of Azerbaijan’s tourism potential at the global level, as well as organization of touristic trips to the country.
Ismayilov highlighted the presidential decree on “Simplification of procedures for issuing e-visas and establishment of “ASAN Visa” system”.
Touching upon the cultural ties between the two countries, the Azerbaijani Consul General said a premiere of “Ali and Nino” film in Georgian language was held in Tbilisi and Batumi.
Adjara, especially Batumi, is the destination of choice for most Georgians – and many others – in search of summer fun, with a real party atmosphere in August.
Though Adjara’s beaches are mostly stony, the semitropical climate is beautiful and the scenery gorgeous, with lush hills rising behind the coast, and peaks topping 3000m inland.
Georgia saw a rise in number of travelers, especially Azerbaijanis, visiting the country in 2016. A total of 1,523,075 Azerbaijani citizens traveled to Georgia last year, Azertac reported citing the Georgian National Tourism Administration.
The number of Georgian citizens visiting Azerbaijan is also big. In 2015, the country welcomed 571,648 tourists from Georgia.
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