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I REGION I EUROPE I GEORGIA I Official Host country ITB Berlin 2023 I ADVERTORIAL Kutaisi, a city with a unique feeling Kutaisi, the capital of Georgia's Imereti region, is presenting its diverse tourism offering from cozy cafés to dinosaur footprints at ITB Berlin 2023 Kutaisi, an ancient city that was built on the banks of the Rioni River surrounded by hills, is the largest in the Imereti region, located in western Georgia. If you know the story about Jason and the Argonauts, you have already heard about Kutaisi. The myth mentions that in the 13 th century BC, there was a fabulous gold-rich capital of the Kingdom of Colchis - Aya, Kutaia, Kutatis - which invented a unique method of mining gold. Many amazing artefacts of this era can be seen in the Archaeological Museum of Vani. Kutaisi is not only an ancient city but was the first capital of United Georgia. It was the residence of many great kings, the centre of education, religion and industry. It also served as the birthplace and cultural centre of Georgia where the most outstanding figures of Georgian literary culture were born, studied, and started their careers. This ancient city is also fully embracing the 21 st century with exciting new developments: Several state of the art hotel developments have seen the day over the past years, becoming sometimes a tourist attraction on their own; new cafes are opening, styled in a mixture of old and contemporary interiors, where visitors can enjoy excellent Imeretian cuisine and hospitality. And many historical buildings are being restored, providing a pleasant mix of old and new. Kutaisi is a city with a truly special atmosphere, which makes it so different from other cities. With the Hadron Therapy Center being currently in construction, the Kutaisi International University will soon propose new methods of treatment of oncological diseases, further boasting its strong position as a medical tourism destination. Kutaisi is also re-positioning itself as a University City. Three years ago it became home to the International University (KIU), offering the latest in technology and infrastructure and cooperating with world's leading universities. KIU is the largest campus in the South Caucasus. WHAT'S ON IN 2023 This year, "David the Builder" Kutaisi International Airport will offer increased connectivity with top European destinations, as Wizz Air launches direct flights from 5 European destinations from June 1. In addition to current direct routes from Paris, Milan, Prague and Memmingen, Wizz Air will be operating twice-weekly direct flights from Madrid, Brussels, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Poznań. In 2023, Kutaisi, together with several cities in Georgia, will host the UEFA European U-21 Championship games welcoming a large crowd of fans. On June 22-25-28, 2023, the renovated stadium will host football games between Germany-Israel, England- Israel, and Israel-Czech Republic. International visitors to Kutaisi can optimize their experience by using the Kutaisi mobile application Hub27 / Stand 201 DISCOVERING IMERETI REGION The Imereti region benefits from a diverse tourism offering, with plenty of activities to choose from. Wine cellars and agrohouses across the region give visitors the opportunity to taste some of the finest Imeretian wine and authentic cuisine. At the same time, adventure travellers will have much to look forward to, with karst caves, dinosaur footprints and canyons topping the must-see list. Religious, historical-cultural, adventure, extreme, wine, gastronomic itineraries have also been created throughout Kutaisi and the whole Imereti region as a result of the cooperation between Imereti Destination Management Organisation and USAID Economic Security Program 38 ITB BERLIN NEWS • TUESDAY 7 TH MARCH 2023 www.itb-berlin-news.com
I REGION I EUROPE I Ambassadori Group puts Georgia's luxury hospitality on display Ambassadori Group of hotels is highlighting Georgia's legendary sense of luxury at ITB Berlin 2023 with its three properties Ambassadori Kachreti Hotel is a resort in the historic region of Kachreti, renowned for its history of viticulture. The hotel has 182 rooms providing international standards with authentic Georgian hospitality. The property include restaurants and bars, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a spa and gym, a conference centre, a golf club, sports activities as well as a kids area. Ambassadori Tbilisi Hotel is in the cultural and historical heart of Georgia's capital. The 'pearl of Tbilisi' features 120 luxurious rooms, marble bathrooms and furniture inspired by Italy. The fancy indoor swimming pool & spa, luxury shops, a VIP casino, a conference hall as well as a variety of dining outlets makes a stay unforgettable! Ambassadori Goderdzi is a 5-star hotel at Goderdzi Ski Resort offering 122 comfortable and stylishly decorated rooms and suites, with individual balconies. The resort integrates a spa and indoor pool, a Finnish sauna and steam room, a restaurant and bar, a night club, a kids area and a ski rental and depot. Also the group's Ambassadori Restaurant, located in the heart of Batumi, old Boulevard, offers delicious European and Georgian cuisine, with its open kitchen, exceptional architecture and art nouveau design. Ambassadori is currently working on further development projects, the most impressive being Ambassadori Batumi Island. Two artificial peninsulas and one island will see ultra-modern resorts that will include public beaches, aquaparks, promenades, a seaside boulevard, a yacht club, educational institutions , wellness and shopping facilities hub27 / Stand 201 Courtyard by Marriott Batumi gives travellers full Georgian experience Travellers can discover Georgia in style at this impressive Marriott hotel, just 10 minutes from the city's historic downtown and city centre. Transition seamlessly between work and rest with dynamic guest rooms and collaborative public spaces. Connect with colleagues at The Bistro, offering seasonal dishes and classic cocktails, or relax at the Ananne Spa and sumptuous indoor swimming pool. Whether guests are finishing up work or indulging in downtime, each room is designed to suit your stay with plush bedding, flexible workspaces and free Wi-Fi hub27 / Stand 201 Georgia's all-round hotel with views over the Tbilisi Sea Discover the Gulf Aquamarine Hotel and Gino Paradise at the Georgian stand at ITB Berlin. Overlooking the Tbilisi Sea, the accommodation is conveniently located 6km from Tbilisi centre and 15 minutes from the airport. Its impressive facilities include all-day dining and underground parking as well as a sumptuous spa and seasonal pool. Guests can also enjoy the Gino Paradise aqua park, featuring salt whirlpools, slides and artificial water rivers. At the same time, its corporate areas offer meeting rooms, a ballroom and a fully equipped conference space hub27 / Stand 201 ITB BERLIN NEWS • TUESDAY 7 TH MARCH 2023 39
