BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 18
By Tamilla Mammadova – Trend:
Tourism projects implementation in Georgian Shuakhevi Municipality will breathe a new life into the region and increase the numbers of destinations and visitors, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, Trend reports via Georgian media.
Implementing tourism projects of this type is vital for reviving the economy and attracting more tourists, Garibashvili underscored.
The Government of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara introduced five projects with a cumulative value of 30.75 million lari ($9.8 million). Its implementation will create new jobs and opportunities for the locals.
One of the projects involves the construction of a dual zipline in Chikhuri. Valued at 10 million lari ($3.2 million), it promises to be the longest zipline in Europe.
According to the Chvani Gorge Tourism Development Plan, infrastructure will be built 1.5 hours from Batumi, with trails, visitor centers, scenic views, and a demonstration village showcasing authentic mills. The project’s value is estimated at 10 million lari.
Another project in Gomarduli Resort seeks to build toboggan and aerial lifts to breathe a new life into this ski resort. The project’s value amounts up to 10 million lari.
Tourist shelters and camping sites are under construction on Mount Jvarimindori, in Shuakhevi, with the budget-making up to 250,000 lari ($80,450). Expected to complete in late October, the project will put in place a mountain link between Shuakhevi Municipality and Guria.
In the same vein, pedestrian/bike trails stretching across Keda and Shuakhevi Municipalities are also under construction to support the development of adventure tourism. Implemented with support from the EU’s ENPARD Program, approximately 500,000 lari-worth projects ($160,901) will be finalized in October.
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