Georgia earns over $48M from Azerbaijani tourists in 1Q2026

In January–March 2026, Georgia's revenue from Azerbaijani tourists amounted to $48.1 million, which is 1% less year-on-year (YoY), Report informs, citing the National Bank of Georgia.

Georgia's overall international tourism revenues in the first quarter of 2026 reached $829.8 million, reflecting a 0.5% increase YoY.

Among the main source countries, revenues were distributed as: the European Union contributed $140.7 million (up 36% YoY); Türkiye - $120.1 million (up 12% YoY); Azerbaijan – $48.1 million, (down 1% YoY); Ukraine – $45.3 million (up 34% YoY); Armenia – $28.8 million, (up 2% YoY); Belarus – $16 million, (up 1% YoY); and Saudi Arabia – $12.9 million, (up 48% YoY).

Meanwhile, in 2025, Georgia's tourism revenues reached a record $4.69 billion, representing a 6% increase compared to 2024. During the same year, revenues from Azerbaijani tourists rose by 33%, reaching $223 million.