Mariam Kvrivishvili, Georgia’s Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, met with Hadas Ester Meitzad, Israel’s Ambassador to Georgia.
During their meeting, which included Civil Aviation Agency Chair Givi Davitashvili, Georgian Airports Association General Director Levan Moseshvili, and Supervisory Board Chair Tamar Ioseliani, they discussed key areas for cooperation in tourism and civil aviation.
Kvrivishvili highlighted the increasing number of tourists from Israel, noting that four airlines currently operate regular flights between the two countries.
In 2024, flight frequency to Israel is set to double compared to 2019, reaching 70 flights per week.
She reported a remarkable 72.9% increase in tourist arrivals during the first quarter of this year, positioning Israel fourth among the top 15 source countries. Kvrivishvili expressed optimism about the potential for Israeli airlines to launch flights from Kutaisi International Airport, emphasizing its developmental capacity.
“Kutaisi Airport has significant potential. We are eager for more airlines to operate flights to additional destinations more frequently, which will enhance tourist flows in Kutaisi and the Imereti region,” she stated.
