Georgian Prime Minister and Chairman of the government of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara Tornike Rizhvadze have announced five new tourism projects in Shuakhevi municipality, Adjara, with a total investment value of about 30 million GEL.
Garibashvili said that implementing tourism projects of this type was “vital for reviving the economy and attracting more tourists”.
One of the projects involves the construction of a dual zipline in Chikhuri. About 10 million GEL will be spent on the zipline, which allegedly would be the longest in Europe.
The other is the Chvani Gorge Tourism Development Plan, which includes new trails, visitor centers, scenic view spots and a demonstration village showcasing authentic mills. The project’s value is estimated at 10 million GEL.
Another project, in Gomarduli Resort, seeks to build toboggan and aerial lifts, to breathe new life into the ski resort. The project’s value amounts to 10 million GEL.
Tourist shelters and camping sites are under construction on Mount Jvarimindori, in Shuakhevi, with a budget of 250,000 GEL. Expected to be completed in late October, the project will put in place a mountain link between Shuakhevi Municipality and Guria.
In the same vein, pedestrian/bike trails stretching across Keda and Shuakhevi municipalities are also under construction to support the development of adventure tourism. The budget of the project is about 500,000 GEL. (Agenda/Business World Magazine)