Month: December 2024

From 12th-14th, November, 2024, 23 Georgian wine companies took participation in ProWine in Shanghai New International Expo Center, China, covering an area of 108 square meters. Out of 5 prestigious wine companies: Dugladze Wine Company, JSC-Kotekhi Winery of Gurjaani, Wine Guards LLC, Bekauri Family Vineyards and Ilango LLC are supported by Georgian International Business Development Association (GIBDA), presenting a diverse range of Georgian wines and spirits renowned for traditional methods and unique endemic grape varieties.

As the leading trade fair for the wine and spirits industry in mainland China, ProWine Shanghai 2024 brought together 650 exhibitors from 32 countries and regions, with over 80% of international participants, attracting 20,860 trade visitors across importers, distributors, wine buyers from hotel, catering and other related industries, which serves as a significant business platform for GIBDA and its members to introduce Georgian wines to the vibrant Chinese market and beyond, contributing to the global recognition of Georgian wine as a symbol of quality and heritage.

On 12th, November, Mr. Levan Mekhuzla, director of Georgian National Wine Agency, paid a visit to Georgian national pavilion, Mr. Mikheili Songulashvili, the founder of GIBDA, briefly introduced the members of wine companies and their fruitful achievements in Chinese market in the past years，which together account for 35% of Georgia’s wine exports to China. These wineries are recognized as major contributors to the expansion of Georgia’s export potential in the Chinese market.

During the visit, Mr.Mikheili Songulashvili exchanged ideas and thoughts with Mr. Levan Mekhuzla, chairman of national wine agency and Mrs.Anna Godabrelidze, wine expert, about strengthening wine industry ties and exploring new avenues for collaboration to further elevate the visibility and reach of Georgian wines in Chinese market and other key Asian markets, as well as the market share.

The presence of GIBDA and its members at the exhibition highlights the growing interest in Georgian wines and their potential to capture a larger share of the Chinese market, which underscores GIBDA’s ongoing commitment to enhancing business and trade opportunities within Chinese markets, further fostering long-term Georgia-China bilateral friendly relationship as the bridge of wine.

Stay tuned for more information about GIBDA and its members,

From November 5th-10th, 2024, Georgian International Business Development Association (GIBDA) led a delegation of its member wineries to the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China.

The Georgian National Pavilion showcased a selection of Georgian wines and spirits from 5 prominent wineries spearheaded by GIBDA, including Dugladze Wine Company LLC, JSC-Kotekhi Winery of Gurjaani, Wine Guards LLC, Bekauri Family Vineyards, and Ilango LLC.

The CIIE, one of the largest international trade platforms, attracted 3,496 exhibitors from 152 countries and regions, spanning over 420,000 square meters. Around 40+ Georgian companies attended, with 5 wine companies supported by GIBDA, showcasing the diversity of their products.

On the 6th,November，Mr. Paata Kalandadze, Ambassador of Georgia to China, and Mr.Irakli Nadareishvili, Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, visited Georgian National pavilion. Mr. Mikheili Songulashvili, the founder of GIBDA, provided a brief introduction to the Ambassador, highlighting the achievements of the partner wineries, which together account for 35% of Georgia’s wine exports to China. These wineries are recognized as major contributors to the expansion of Georgia’s export potential in the Chinese market.

Throughout the event, GIBDA and its partner wine companies engaged with distributors, importers, and buyers, fostering valuable connections and exploring new business opportunities in China.

This participation is part of GIBDA’s ongoing efforts to support local wineries promote Georgian wines and spirits, and enhance business and trade opportunities by introducing Georgia’s rich wine heritage and high-quality wine and spirits products to Chinese markets and other key markets worldwide.

Stay tuned for further updates on GIBDA’s continued initiatives in global trade.

From November 22 to 24, 2024, the China International Travel Mart (CITM 2024) was successfully held in Shanghai. Following last year’s event in Kunming, this marks the second participation of Caucasus Voyagers LLC in CITM.
CITM 2024 showcased the theme “Hello! China,” featuring an exhibition space spanning approximately 53,000 square meters.
The event welcomed more than 1,000 international exhibitors from over 80 countries and regions, along with nearly 600 overseas travel merchants.
As the sole exhibitor from the South Caucasus region, Caucasus Voyagers LLC maximized the opportunities provided by this international platform. The company engaged in meaningful exchanges with travel professionals from across China and around the globe, exploring strategies to promote tourism in the Caucasian countries—Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. Discussions also focused on the development of local tourism, as well as new trends and opportunities in outbound tourism from China.
Caucasus Voyagers LLC attracted significant attention from attendees with its unique tourism offerings and personalized services.

Caucasus Voyagers LLC’s travel offerings gained particular popularity for their in-depth Georgian winery tours and the highly anticipated winter skiing experiences. The winter skiing project, on the other hand, leverages the unique natural conditions of Caucasus region, offering visitors a diverse range of winter tourism experiences. Our tour programs, created in collaboration with well known Georgian wineries, offer visitors the chance to enjoy exceptional wines while gaining a deep understanding of Georgian culture. Guests also have the unique opportunity to experience the 8,000-year-old winemaking tradition and craftsmanship.

The exhibition was successful in providing both Chinese and international visitors with a deeper understanding of Georgia and the Caucasus region. Visitors to the booth received valuable information about Georgian culture, traditions, and history, as well as insights into the broader Caucasus region. The event helped raise awareness of Georgia’s rich heritage, while attendees had the opportunity to taste Georgian wine, a true symbol of Georgia’s hospitality.

In addition to these, Air China newly lunched direct flight from Urumqi to Tbilisi, which will commence on December 13, 2024, with flights on every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, increases travel options to the Caucasus region and will further promote tourism cooperation between China and the Caucasus region, especially Georgia, enhancing cultural exchanges and fostering the joint development of the tourism industry.