Georgia recorded a record USD 3.8 billion in international tourism revenue and more than 6 million international visitor trips in the first nine months of 2026.

According to the Georgian National Tourism Administration, a total of 6,112,078 visits by international travelers were recorded in Georgia between January and September, up 0.04%, or 2,323 visits, compared with the same period in 2025.

The number of international tourist visits also reached a record high, totaling 4,404,872, an increase of 2.3%, or 97,778 visits, year-on-year.

Georgia recorded significant growth in international travel during the third quarter of 2026. From July to September, the country received 3,061,905 international traveler visits, up 3.6%, or 105,891 visits, compared with the same period of 2025.

International tourist visits also reached a record level in the third quarter, totaling 2,131,908. This represented a 4.7% increase, or 95,177 additional visits, compared with the 3rd quarter of 2025.

Revenue from international tourism reached a historic high of USD 3.8 billion in January-September 2026, up 4.4%, or USD 158.3 million, compared with the same period in 2025.

The European Union and the United Kingdom generated a record USD 665.4 million in revenue during the first nine months of the year, an increase of USD 150.1 million, or 29.1%, year-on-year. Tourism revenue also reached a record level in the third quarter. From July to September, revenue from international travel totaled USD 1.9 billion, up 11.9%, or USD 198 million, compared with the same period in 2025. Revenue from Israel increased by USD 46.7 million, or 24.8%, reaching USD 234.9 million. Revenue from Azerbaijan also rose, increasing by USD 12.4 million, or 18.6%.

Georgia also recorded a record USD 310.2 million in revenue from the European Union and the United Kingdom during the third quarter, up 30.2%, or $72 million, compared with the same period last year.

The Georgian National Tourism Administration continues to carry out active marketing campaigns in its target tourism markets.

Between July and September 2026, Georgia recorded increases in international traveler visits from the following countries:

---Denmark: +56.5%
---Lithuania: +46.8%
---Cyprus: +45.2%
---Azerbaijan: +36.2%
---Bahrain: +31.6%
---China: +30.2%
---Slovakia: +26.3%
---Latvia: +25.6%
---Japan: +24.5%
---Romania: +23.3%
---Italy: +22.7%
---Philippines: +21.9%
---Finland: +21.3%
---Ukraine: +21.3%
---Ireland: +20.9%
---Netherlands: +20.1%
---Estonia: +19.9%
---Israel: +19.1%
---UK: +18.2%
---France: +18.2%
---Bulgaria: +17.5%
---Germany: +16.8%
---Switzerland: +16.5%
---Belgium: +16%
---Czech Republic: +15.6%
---Poland: +14%
---Hungary: +12.5%
---Sweden: +11.1%
---US: +9.1%
---Spain: +7.9%