International Conference “Standards in Tourism 2025”

Session One (Destination Management Organizations – DMO) – Discussion Questions:

• DMO Participation and Practical Collaboration with Travel Agencies: Exploring effective ways for DMOs to engage and work alongside travel agencies.
• SupportingLocal Ethno-Tourism Companies
• Retraining Local Human Resources: Implementing international standards in training local personnel.
• Establishing guidelines to improve tourism-related infrastructure.
• Creating Unique Regional Tourism Experiences: Strategies for Georgian regions to attract visitors year-round and address seasonality issues.
• 2025-26 Target Markets for Georgia: key markets for next year and outlining planned steps to engage them.

Session Two – Tour Operating Workshop:

A dedicated workshop for tourism companies and operators to delve into best practices, challenges, and opportunities in tour operating.

Session Three (Hotel Standards) – Discussion Questions:

• Insights from Various Accommodation Types: Presentations from a hostel, a local 5-star hotel, and the Georgian branch of an international hotel chain discussing their standards. – Panel discussion
• Service Personnel: Implementing training programs to elevate service quality.
• Spa and Wellness Standards: Establishing and maintaining standards in spa and wellness services. – Panel discussion 
• Developing Service Standards: Encouraging the development and adoption of comprehensive service standards.- Panel discussion
• Hotel Star Rating Procedures/Regulations: Understanding and applying procedures for assigning star ratings to hotels.