A new legislative package has been registered in Parliament that further postpones the implementation of regulatory and supervisory powers under the “Law on Tourism.” The bill, which is being considered under an expedited procedure, delays key requirements for tour operators and the Tourism National Administration once again.
According to the explanatory note, most obligations—including mandatory registration in the Tourism Administration’s database—will now be postponed from June 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027. Additionally, the requirement for tour operators to establish a reserve fund to protect customers in case of bankruptcy, initially planned for 2027, will be delayed until June 1, 2030.
Other enforcement measures are also being shifted. Fines for operating without registration, lack of certification, and violations of technical regulations will come into force between 2027 and 2030, depending on the specific provision. Certain penalties related to destination management organizations (DMOs) and obstruction of inspections will still take effect on June 1, 2026.
The bill also removes mandatory registration in the Economic Activities Registry, making it voluntary, while introducing a new free and one-time registration system under the Tourism Administration. It also replaces multiple categories of risk-related tourism guides with a unified definition and revises insurance requirements, allowing differentiated coverage depending on the type of activity.
The draft law was initiated by Members of Parliament Shota Berekashvili, Anton Obolashvili, and Giorgi Barvenashvili.
