The Ecotourism Association is launching a two-day training program that combines two important topics and is designed for the professional development of guides.
Topic 1: “The Sky — Your New Tourist Route”
Training objective:
To equip guides of different specializations with basic knowledge and skills so they can effectively serve tourists interested in birdwatching (birders).
Training topics:
- Introduction – the birdwatching phenomenon
- Why Georgia?
- Client psychology and types
- Logistics and field discipline
- Birdwatching ethics
- Equipment (physical and digital)
- Basics of bird identification
- Practical tips and tricks
- Q&A – discussion and practical advice
Trainer: Teimuraz Popiashvili
Duration: 3 hours
Topic 2: The Flora of Georgia and Its Tourism Potential
Training objective:
To introduce participants to the uniqueness of Georgia’s flora, its phytogeographical characteristics, and the value of biodiversity, enabling them to correctly interpret, protect, and use plant resources in ecotourism routes.
Training topics:
- Introduction – features of Georgia’s vegetation
- History of Georgia’s flora – the Colchis refugium
- Relict and endemic species
- The Caucasus as a biodiversity hotspot
- Phytogeographical divisions of Georgia
- Main floristic complexes of Georgia
- Species of high conservation and ornamental value
- Threats and the impact of tourism on plant species
- Q&A – discussion and practical advice
Trainer: Giorgi Arabuli
Additional Details
📅 Dates: February 24–25, 2026
⏱️ Time: 17:00–20:00 (both days)
📍 Location: 30 Barnovi St., Tbilisi
💰 Fee: 200 GEL (two days), 150 GEL for association members
The training is intended for both beginner and experienced guides, as well as individuals interested in ecotourism who wish to develop tourism services based on biodiversity.
📩 Registration and details:
Or contact us:
Tel.: +995 555 26 33 68
Email: [email protected]