This award honors individuals, businesses, or initiatives that offer visitors an authentic, immersive experience of Georgian life, traditions, and culture. The focus is on genuine engagement, community connection, and cultural preservation.
Who Can Apply:
Tour operators offering cultural or rural experiences;
Family-owned guesthouses or rural accommodations;
Local artisans, chefs, or craftspeople hosting interactive sessions;
NGOs or organizations in cultural/sustainable tourism;
Community-based tourism projects;
Evaluation Criteria:
Authenticity: The experience reflects true Georgian customs, cuisine, crafts, or lifestyles.
Community Involvement: Local people are actively engaged and benefit economically or socially.
Cultural Preservation: Supports safeguarding and promoting Georgian heritage and traditions.
Visitor Experience: Offers interactive, meaningful, and immersive guest engagement.
Sustainability: Demonstrates social and environmental responsibility.
Innovation: Uses creative approaches to keep experiences fresh while honoring tradition.
Impact & Feedback: Shows evidence of positive visitor feedback and community or cultural impact.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must operate in Georgia and be registered;
Must have provided the experience for at least a year;
WTG Team will confirm your registration and will send you invoice and list of required supporting materials;
Complete payment within 48 hours of submitting the nomination application form;
Send supporting materials: photos, visitor testimonials, short videos (optional), and a brief business or project description within a week of submitting the nomination application form;
