The number of visitors from Israel to Georgia rose by 35.7% in the first half of the year, according to data from the National Tourism Administration. Between January and June, 171,294 Israeli citizens visited Georgia, up from 126,213 during the same period last year.

Each Israeli tourist spent an average of $1,412, contributing significantly to the country’s tourism revenue. According to the National Bank of Georgia (NBG), income from Israeli visitors reached $241.9 million, a notable increase from $175.4 million recorded in the first half of the previous year.