Kakheti Region
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Tourism
Tourism revitalization in the entire country has sparked tourism in Kakheti. Kakheti certainly has some advantages_ its many historical monuments and potential for developing wine tourism _for attracting local tourists. Kakheti is well positioned for developing tourism due to its unique natural resources. It is famous for its rich collection of historic-cultural monuments, sites and ruins, as well as protected areas such as Vashlovani, Tusheti, Bacara-Babaneuli and Lagodekhi Reserves. These create favourable conditions for eco- and adventurous tourism development and might even turn Kakheti into an important eco-tourism centre. Agrotourism is also progressing, naturally focuses on wine.
Tusheti is a special tourism attraction for its unique landscape and nature, as well as its protected areas. There has recently been a sharp increase in small hotels and guesthouses in Tusheti, which makes these areas increasingly attractive to Georgian and foreign tourists.
Kakheti protected areas, especially the Vashlovani Reserve, have great potential for ecotourism development. This has particular importance for
The wine tourism concept has recently become popular. Signagi is considered the centre of wine tourism in Kakheti due to its wine traditions, historic monuments and central location in the region. Many impressive steps have been taken following cooperation of the government and business sector in rehabilitating the historical facades of this town and developing the wine industry.
Tourism potential is expected to expand significantly over the medium term, which would be just a beginning for attracting international tourists. Large-scale government and private sector investment in rehabilitating Signagi and possibly Telavi infrastructure would play an important role in developing short tours from
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