Monthly Tourism Update (November, 2023)
- During the first three quarters of 2023, turnover in the Georgian accommodation sector reached 823.9 million GEL, representing a 10.2% increase compared to the same period of 2022. This significant growth can be directly linked to record-high income from international visits in 2023 so far.
- In Q1-Q3 of 2023, both the average number of persons employed and the average monthly salary in the Georgian accommodation sector rose compared to Q1-Q3 of 2022 by 5.7% and 11.4%, respectively. Notably, in Q3 of 2023, total salary fund in the sector reached an all-time high, amounting to 26.6 million GEL.
- In November 2023, compared to November 2022, the Hotel Price Index (HPI) in Georgia decreased by 13.2%, with the yearly HPI at its lowest under the “guesthouses” category (-21.5%). Meanwhile, compared to October 2023, the HPI in November 2023 dropped by 6.6%.