Economy Minister explores opportunities for Global Blue’s entry into Georgian market
Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivishvili held a discussion with Khalil Achkar, Vice President of the international company Global Blue.
According to the Ministry of Economy, Global Blue is recognised as one of the world’s leading entities in the tax-free shopping and payment technologies.
“The meeting focused on trends in Georgia’s economic development, with particular attention given to tourism, civil aviation, retail, and related sectors. Participants noted that Georgia is actively developing a range of tourism products designed to attract more visitors with purchasing power.
It was highlighted that, given the stable growth of Georgia’s economy and the increasing value added by tourism and its associated sectors, Global Blue is considering entering the Georgian market. It was also emphasised that such an expansion would bolster the economic impact of tourism in Georgia, as the global standards of tax-free services encourage tourists to spend more.
According to the Ministry of Economy, the discussion highlighted that the commencement of Global Blue’s operations in Georgia would impact the retail sector, boosting competitiveness, attracting more premium brands to the local market, and supporting the growth of the digital economy.
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