Forbes has included Georgia in the list of seven countries that may become the main tourist destinations after the coronavirus pandemic, Georgia-News reports.

In the article titled Rising Stars in Travel, Georgia is mentioned along with Ethiopia, Iran, Myanmar, the Philippines, Slovenia and Tunisia.

According to the author, while the global tourism industry is seeing an unprecedented downfall, many countries are preparing to receive foreigners, and the crisis may serve as a wonderful opportunity for some of those countries to present themselves.

The author also recommends visiting small and beautiful cities in the west of the country, enjoy the beautiful nature in the country, as well as taste Georgian wine.

Starting from July 1, Georgia will open its borders for tourists, but not all tourists will be able to visit the country, as Minister of Economy Natia Turtava explained in an interview. She stressed that Georgia is expecting tourists from countries where the epidemiological situation is more or less similar to the situation in Georgia.

The Ministry of Health has set special rules for hotels and apartments that will ensure the tourists’ and the locals’ safety in the context of the coronavirus pandemic.