Transcript Name of the Presentation - International Center for Caucasus Tourism

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Georgia – Marvelous Land of Tourism
“International Centre for Caucasus Tourism”
Cahul, Moldova, 9-10,August, 2016
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There are 11 regions in
Georgia:
1. Abkhazia
2. Samegrelo- Zemo Svaneti
3. Racha
4. Samtskhe-Javakheti
5. Imereti
6. Ajara
7. Guria
8. Kvemo Kartli
9. Shida Kartli
10. Mtskheta-Mtianeti
11. Kakheti
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Tbilisi the capital of Georgia and the key to Caucasus
Tbilisi is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Mtkvari River with
a population of roughly 1.5 million inhabitants
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Old Tbilisi
Old Tbilisi is an administrative district in Tbilisi, capital of Georgia. Although the term "Old
Tbilisi" has long been used to denote a historical part of the city. Old Tbilisi is principally
centered on what is commonly referred to as the Tbilisi Historic District, which, due to its
significant architectural and urban value, as well as the threat to its survival, was previously
listed on the World Monuments Watch (1998, 2000, and 2002)
Old Tbilisi
Narikala Fortress
Sulphur Baths
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Kvemo Kartli
Kvemo Kartli is a historic province and current administrative region in southeastern Georgia.
Algeti National Park
Tsalka
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Mtskheta- Mtianeti
Mtskheta-Mtianeti is a region in eastern Georgia comprising the town of Mtskheta, which
serves as a regional capital, together with its district and the adjoining mountainous areas
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Jvari, Mtskheta- Mtianeti
The masterpiece of Early Christian Orthodox architecture Jvari Monastery is dated 585604 cc AD. Located on the hill top near the town Mtskheta, it is listed in UNESCO World
Heritage Site list in 1994. The name is translated as the Monastery of the Cross.
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Gudauri, Mtskheta- Mtianeti
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Kazbegi, Mtskheta- Mtianeti
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Kazbegi Gergetis Sameba, Mtskheta- Mtianeti
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Shida Kartli
Shida Kartli is a region in Georgia. It consists of the
following districts: Gori,Kaspi, Kareli, Java, Khashuri; and one self-governing city, Gori.
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Old Cave City Uplistsikhe, Shida Kartli
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Samtskhe-Javakheti
Samcxe-Javaxeti is a region formed in the 1990s in southern Georgia from the historical
provincesof Meskheti (Samtskhe), Javakheti and Tori(Borjomi gorge).
Akaltsikhe, Rabati Fortress
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Samtskhe-Javakheti , Vardzia
Vardzia is a cave monastery site in southern Georgia. The Church of the Dormition, dating to
the 1180s during the golden age of Tamar and Rustaveli, has an important series of wall
paintings.
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Kakheti
Kakheti Region of Georgia is in the eastern part of the country and is known for it wine,
but there is so much more to this area of stunning beauty and scenery.
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Wine making Process in Kakheti
Kvevri is a traditional Georgian vessel used for
making, ageing and storing wine. It is made of a
type of clay historically used for qvevri-making in
artisanal families according to traditional
technology.
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David Gareji, Kakheti
David Gareja is a rock-hewn Georgian Orthodox monastery complex located in
the Kakheti region of Eastern Georgia, on the half-desert slopes of Mount Gareja, some 60–
70 km southeast of Georgia's capital Tbilisi
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Imereti
Imereti is a region in Georgia situated along the middle and upper reaches of the Rioni
river.
Kutaisi, the capital of Imereti
Bagrati Cathedral
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Sataplia Nature Reserve
The Sataplia Nature Reserve is located in
Tskaltubo district, about 260 km. from
Tbilisi. Established in 1935 to protect the
Sataplia Cave and dinosaur footprints
found in the area, this visitor attraction
recently benefited from a very attractive
refurbishment of its Sataplia Cave visitor
center.
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Katski Pillar, Imereti
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Samegrelo - Zemo Svaneti
Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti is a region in western Georgia which includes the historical
Georgian provinces of Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti
Samegrelo , Martvili, Gachedili Canyon
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Ushguli – highest inhabited settlement in Europe
Ushguli is a community of four villages located at the head of the Enguri gorge
in Svaneti, Georgia. Classified as the Upper Svaneti UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ushguli is
one of the highest (2060-2200m) continuously inhabited settlements in Europe.
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Racha
Racha is a highland area in western Georgia, located in the upper Rioni river valley and
hemmed in by the Greater Caucasus mountains. Under Georgia’s current subdivision,
Racha is included in the Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region.
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Racha,Shaori
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•Upper Racha
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Guria
Guria is a region in Georgia, in the western part of the country, bordered by the eastern
end of the Black Sea.
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• Bakhmaro, Guria (2050m above the sea)
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Ajara - Black sea coast
Ajara is one of the most beautiful parts of Georgia. It is the most south westerly point of
the country, located near the border with Turkey. Its administrative center is Batumi.
Batumi sea port is Georgia's main sea gate.
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The Batumi Botanical Garden
The Batumi Botanical Garden is a 108 hectare area of land 9 km north of the city of
Batumi, capital of Autonomous Republic of Adjara, Georgia. Located at the place called
Mtsvane Kontskhi ("The Green Cape") on the Black Sea shore, it is one of the
largest botanical gardens in the former Soviet Union.
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REGION OF CENTRAL
MACEDONIA
ICCT Kobuleti Branch Office
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Gala dinner
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In very brief about us
INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR CAUCASUS TOURISM , ICCT is a non-governmental, non-for-profit
organization, founded in 2007 by the group of experts working in the spheres of sustainable rural tourism,
environmental protection, nature conservation, vocational and adults education .
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GEF membership helps ICCT in promoting harmonic interact of biodiversity and sustainable management
of forests through implementing projects concerned with Sustainable Rural Tourism, Environmental Protection
and Educational Programs.
From the very beginning, the priority of ICCT activities and researches has become poverty alleviation and
migration reduction through poor population involvement in Sustainable Rural Tourism (SRT). through
establishing more SME s in every community.
Experts of ICCT- the members of Rural Tourism International Association ( Amsterdam, the Netherlands) are
conducting training “ International Standards of Hospitality in Rural Areas” in various regions of Georgia and
the South Caucasus countries in the frame of the projects implemented.
From 2009 , ICCT is the follower of UNWTO Program ST-EP (Sustainable Tourism Eliminating Poverty) . In
2014 was established Youth Debate Club “ ST-EP” that attracts youth attention worldwide to perform kind
deeds for poverty reduction.
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Currently implementing projects:
Supported by EU we ‘re currently implementing the Projects , as follows:
“Tourism paths in the Black Sea Region” BSB TOUR.
in the frame of EaPTC programs. (2014-2016)
Armenia- Georgia cross- border projects :
“Addressing common challenges in youth employment through cross-border
tourism development” (2015-2016)
“Biking and rural combined cross-border tourism, as innovative approach for
promoting cross-border cooperation” (2015 – 2017)
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What we are planning in the nearest?
1.To be awarded and implement the Action(s) in
the frame of EaPTC Program Azerbaijan- Georgia
( three proposals have been submitted to GIZ)
2. Apart from existed respectful partners we
welcome the new ones to start working with
synergy over the Applications for the 1st Call BSB
CBC 2014-2020
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National Parks of Georgia
Algeti_NationalPark
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algeti_National_
Park
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Borjom-Kharagauli National_Park
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BorjomiKharagauli_National_Park
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Kolkheti National Park
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolkheti_Nation
al_Park
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Lagodekhi Protected Areas
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagodekhi_Prote
cted_Areas
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Mtirala National Park
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mtirala_National
_Park
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Tbilisi National Park
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tbilisi_National_
Park
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Tusheti National Park
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tusheti_National
_Park
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Welcome to Georgia
.
Because, Georgia Loves
YOU
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Thank you for kind attention !
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Georgian Dance
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