Investment Opportunities at the Black Sea Coast
Fast Growing number of international visitors
International Visitors Inflow, mln
5.35
5.5
5.9 mln
3.4 mln visitors
in 7m 2016 (y/y
increase 10.6%)
4.9
2.8
2011
2012
2013
Mln visitors
Top 5 Countries by Arrivals in 2015
Armenia
1.4
Azerbaijan
1.4
1.3
Turkey
0.9
Russia
Ukraine
0.14
2014
2015
According to the Georgian Tourism Development Strategy inflow of
visitors will reach 11 million by 2025
Citizens of 97 countries can travel to Georgian without visa, including:
 OECD countries
 EU
 CIS countries
Gonio, Batumi city profile
Population
154,000
City Area
64.9 sq. km
Number of
accommodations
227
Number of
International
Brand Upscale
and Midscale
Hotels
Infrastructural
Facilities
Gonio
Existing: Radisson, Sheraton, Hilton, Divan.
Upcoming: LeMeridien, Swissotel, Courtyard
Marriott, Rooms Hotel, etc.
Batumi International Airport, Batumi Railway Station,
Batumi Sea Port
Gonio which is one of the oldest inhabited areas of
Georgia is located on the south part of Batumi city.
The first settlements in Gonio appeared in VIII-VII
B.C.
Old Gonio territory is famous with its merged
historical architecture, the Gonio fortress, stony
beaches and admirable landscapes.
Land Plot Location
Gonio Project Territory
In addition to already developed infrastructure in
Gonio, Batumi city, there is a untouched 314 ha
land on Black Sea coast available for further
development.
Land Area: 314 ha
Ownership: 100% State
Distance to: Batumi International Airport – 5 minutes
Batumi City Center – 10 minutes
Turkish border – 10 minutes
Project Description
 The Government of Georgia intends to
select an investor to develop the territory in
the best possible manner that comprises
both commercial viability of the project and
sustainable growth of the Georgian
economy.
 The project should create new black sea
destination for the whole year round
activities.
Undertakings of the Government of Georgia
Privatize 314 land plot for the project development
Ensures appropriate infrastructure (gas, water, sewerage system,
electricity, road) connected to the land plot area.
Planning and construction of the bridge for vehicles across the Black Sea.
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Gonio Feasibility Study and Development concept was prepared by Colliers International in Association with
HOK.
According to the Colliers International Report, Gonio offers excellent opportunity to develop a mixed resort
with hotel, leisure, residential, conventional areas, etc.
Development Concept
Basic Requirements for the Project Development Concept
Principles of sustainable development,
environmentally friendly economy, green
landscape design and long term value
generation for economic growth should be
particularly taken into consideration
Public structures/area should occupy no less
than 30% of the territory (e.g recreational
infrastructure, sport infrastructure,
engineering infrastructure, healing services,
yacht club, aqua park and public oriented
structures: multifunctional buildings,
concert, conference, exhibition halls,
shopping malls, cinemas, etc.).
Elaboration of the investment plan for the
project development after the acceptance of
the Development Plan.
Development Concept Components
ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE
ACTIVITIES
Recreational Park / Bird
watching area
Artificial lake
Sea side boulevard &
Pierce
Open & close water park
Sport activities area
Contact Person:
Ms. Nino Tsetskhladze
[email protected]