Episode Synopsis "Episode #15. Tbilisi: a very diverse city with ancient history"

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the travel market beyond recognition. But don't be scared: it did not vanish, the travel market continues to develop! In the podcast, we taste Eastern Europe talking to local entrepreneurs, officials, and other experts about how the region's tourism adapts to the demands of time and what it has to offer travel seekers. Our today's topic is  Tbilisi: a very diverse city with ancient history. Nana Maraneli - Senior Specialist of Tourism Development Department at Tbilisi City Hall - is our guest today. Here are the timeframes of our talk: 1:21 - A brief introduction by acquaintance with Nana and her experience at Tbilisi City Hall's Tourism Development Department 2:51 - About tourism in Tbilisi during the time of the pandemic 4:26 - Adaptation of the city's tourism to the pandemic 5:10 - Why should tourists visit Tbilisi 6:13 - Tbilisi's changes in mobility, tourism infrastructure, and green tourism 7:12 - Is there a place for tourism in the pandemic world 7:47 - The history of Georgian wine has come more than 8,000 years: is it really tasty, and can the travelers to the country have an excellent time tasting it 9:58 - Nana's favorite place in Tbilisi with the greatest wine 10:23 - Could the city be attractive for the visitors seeking rich nightlife 11:21 - Favorite locations of Nana in Tbilisi 12:20 - Nana's top-3 things list country visitors must do in Tbilisi 12:46 - Her favorite national meal 14:33 - Why does she love Tbilisi the most Let's taste Eastern Europe together!

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