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THE JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC SCIENCES: THEORY AND PRACTICE, V.77, # 1, 2020, pp. 19-30

TRENDS IN THE GROWTH OF TOURIST FLOWS FROM
AZERBAIJAN TO GEORGIA

Nino Abesadze , Lala Amanova , Otar Abesadze
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1 Associate Professor of I. Javakhishvili Tbilisi state University,Georgia.
E-mail: nino.abesadze@tsu.ge
2 Associate Professor of Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC),
Azerbaijan. E-mail: lala.amanova@gmail.com
3 Associate Professor, Georgian national university. E-mail: o.abesadze@gmail.com

Received 16 December 2019; accepted 15 March 2020; published online 10 July 2020

ABSTRACT:
It is the fact that the geographical structure of tourism in Georgia is such that
neighboring countries occupy the leading positions in the top ten. It is noteworthy that
there is a growing trend of tourist flows from Azerbaijan, which can make a
significant contribution to the further development of economic relations between
Georgia and Azerbaijan. Consequently, quantitative analysis of tourist flows from
these countries is urgent and necessary. Since at the modern stage of economic
development, tourism is an important source of development and economic growth for
Georgia. Research methods. Methods of statistical observation, grouping and analysis
were used in the research process. The computer program SPSS was used to process
and analyze the results of the study. Conclusion: There is a tendency to increase
tourist flows from Azerbaijan to Georgia; Most visitors come to Georgia for leisure;
The main places to visit are Tbilisi Batumi, Sighnaghi, Borjomi, Bakuriani, etc.

Keywords: visitor, analysis, trend, attractive, statistics

Jel classification: C1

1. INTRODUCTION
Georgia and Azerbaijan are striving to boost tourism numbers with new projects and
activities that are planned for increasing tourists flow into the region, improving
touristic infrastructure and services.

Both countries have huge potential for implementing joint projects to further
develop and support tourism in the region. As for tourism ties between Georgia and
Azerbaijan, the statistics show that Georgia is one of the most favourable
destinations for Azerbaijani tourists.

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