Tourism in Georgia is an increasingly important component of the country’s Economy. In 2015 it employed around 158,500 people, producing 6.7% of Georgia’s GDP and providing USD$94 billion of revenue. In 2019, the number of international arrivals reached a record high of 9.3 million people with foreign exchange income in the year’s first three quarters amounting to over USD$3 billion. The country plans to host 11 million visitors by 2025 with annual revenues reaching USD$6.6 billion.

The expenditures of foreign visitors to Georgia have a significant effect on the balance of payments, and approximately 35.9% of Georgia’s goods and service export revenue comes from tourism. International tourists stay an average of 6.5 days.