In the third quarter of 2026, Georgia generated USD 1.864 billion in travel revenue, an increase of 11.9% compared with the same period of the previous year. Over the first three quarters of the year, the country received a total of USD 3.7961 billion, representing a 4.4% year-on-year increase. The National Bank of Georgia reports this.

According to the National Bank, EU countries accounted for 16.6% of Georgia’s international travel revenue in the third quarter of 2026, with receipts totaling USD 310.2 million. This represents a 30.2% increase compared with the same period of the previous year.

According to the statistics, revenue from travelers from Russia, Israel, Azerbaijan, and Ukraine also increased by 32.3%, 24.8%, 18.6%, and 52.5% year-on-year, respectively. The amounts reached USD 334.2 million, USD 234.9 million, USD 78.8 million, and USD 68.4 million, respectively.

Against the backdrop of the war in the Middle East, revenue from travelers from Iran and Saudi Arabia declined by 21.3% and 31.9% year-on-year, respectively, falling to USD 33.8 million and USD 58.5 million.