PMC Research Centre published Monthly Tourism Update. According to the document, in 2022, the number of domestic visits amounted to 16.3 million visits, which is 3.6% lower compared to 2021, and 14.6% higher compared to the pre-pandemic number, indicating continuing increased demand for tourist activities from domestic visitors, albeit at a decelerating rate.
By visited regions, the number of visitors to Mtskheta-Mtianeti and Shida Kartli declined significantly, while visits to Tbilisi and Kakheti increased notably in 2022 compared to 2021.
In 2022, the average nights spent per visit was equal to 1.9, which is 10.6% lower compared to the previous year and 5% lower compared to 2019 (i.e. pre-pandemic). Notably, since the pandemic broke out, the average number of nights spent per visit showed an increase in 2020 and 2021.
The expenditure of domestic visitors reached GEL 3 billion, which is higher both compared to the previous year (by 9.8%) and 2019 (by 61.7%).
In absolute values, in 2022, compared to 2021, the expenditures of domestic visitors on transport (by GEL 75.5 mln), accommodation (by GEL 43.7 mln), and food and drinks (by GEL 38 bln) increased significantly.
In 2022, the distribution of domestic visits by the main purpose of the visit was similar to recent years. The main purpose for the majority of visits (51%) was visiting friends/relatives, followed by visiting their second/holiday home (12%), and shopping (12%).
Among the main categories of visits, “professional” amounted to only 3% of total visits.
