Georgia’s Minister of Infrastructure, Revaz Sokhadze, officially opened the Hospitality Investment Forum Tbilisi 2026 and addressed delegates at the event.

The forum serves as a professional platform aimed at advancing the development of the hospitality industry and strengthening international investment cooperation.

The event brings together hotel operators, international brands, developers, investors, financial institutions, and public sector representatives to discuss ongoing and planned investment projects in Georgia and across the region, as well as opportunities for market expansion and prospects for capital deployment.

The forum’s programme includes panel discussions and presentations covering Georgia’s investment potential in tourism, mechanisms for converting international interest into tangible investment, the development of the premium and luxury segments, and current market trends and valuation tools within the sector.

In his address, the minister noted that the hospitality industry is one of the most dynamic sectors of the Georgian economy, generating employment, strengthening the regions, and enhancing the country’s international competitiveness. He emphasised that hospitality is part of Georgia’s national identity, not merely an economic sector.

Minister Sokhadze stated that, in support of economic growth and sustainable tourism, the Georgian government and the Ministry of Infrastructure are carrying out a series of large-scale projects. International airports are being expanded, and alongside major road projects, emphasis is being placed on the urban regeneration of the regions and the development of year-round infrastructure. Revitalised destinations and modernised water supply systems are opening new investment opportunities for the private sector.

Revaz Sokhadze underlined Georgia’s ambition to establish itself as a regional hub where tourism, hospitality, and modern infrastructure develop as a single, integrated system. He also spoke of the state’s role as a reliable partner, one that creates a transparent and predictable business environment, reduces bureaucratic barriers, promotes public-private partnerships, and actively invests in infrastructure development.

“Georgia is building an open and predictable business environment, where investment means not only commercial success but a contribution to the country’s development. Now is the right time to create new tourist destinations and world-class infrastructure together. Now is the right time to invest, to collaborate, and to grow,” the minister declared.