Browsing by Author "Kandashvili, Teimuraz"

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    About the importance of the region landscape in the development of tourism
    (Georgian Technical University Publishing House, 2024) Kochlamazashvili, Lela; Katsitadze, Nana; Kandashvili, Teimuraz
    The article - "About the importance of the region landscape in the development of tourism" talks about how the natural landscape of the region affects the development of one or another type of tourism. A region where there is no fertile land and an agro-sector developed on its basis, we cannot organize farming tourism, where there are no waterfalls and flowing rivers - poor tourism, where there are no attractive landscapes, flower beds, fields - leisure tourism and etc. In the article, Kakheti region is divided into bar and mountain zone. In the bar area (Alazni Valley), priority is given to wine tourism, agrotourism and farming tourism based on viticulture, and in the mountain area (mainly Mtatusheti) to mountain tourism. The development of these types of tourism in Kakheti region has already started, but this process is very chaotic. Therefore, most of the registered enterprises do not work. The article expresses the opinion that the private tourism business needs more help from the regional leadership - in providing information, conducting trainings and etc
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    The concept of overtourism and potential solutions to its challenges
    (Batumi Navigation University, 2025) Katsitadze, Nana; Kharade, Natalia; Kochlamazashvili, Lela; Kandashvili, Teimuraz
    The article explores the phenomena of "overtourism" and "tourismophobia," which negatively impact the quality of life of host communities and the visitor experience on a global scale. The theoretical framework is based on the classical models of R. Butler and J. Doxey; however, it emphasizes that in the contemporary stage, the paradigm of purely economic growth must be replaced by principles of social well-being and sustainable development. Using the Batumi case study, the author demonstrates that the social impact of tourism depends not only on quantitative indicators of tourist flows but also on visitor behavior, adherence to local etiquette, and the tolerance level of the local population. The key findings of the study are as follows:  Absence of a Universal Model: Addressing overtourism requires a tailored approach that considers specific local circumstances.  Alternative Strategy: For Georgia, and the Adjara region in particular, rather than adopting the European policy of "prohibitions and restrictions," it is more effective to implement mechanisms for the rational distribution of flows.  Solutions: Overcoming the seasonality factor and diversifying tourism types (ecological, rural, and ethnic tourism). The paper concludes that to alleviate pressure on the coastal zone and prevent overtourism, it is essential to develop less popular destinations and establish robust cluster networks.