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Why Tourister

Why Tourister is essential for your business

Boosted Sales & Elite Networking

Our AI Matchmaking System guarantees 15+ B2B meetings across the 2-day summit – statistically converting into 5+ productive leads.
Direct Access to Global Brands

Build direct relationships with Trip.com, Booking.com, STR, UN Tourism and Semrush (by Adobe).
High-caliber audience

75% of our 400+ delegates are key decision-makers – CEOs and business owners – raising your conversion rates.
Knowledge & Market Intelligence

Gain firsthand insight into global trends from the leaders setting the agenda for tourism worldwide.

400+Delegates
75%Decision-makers
30+Speakers
7Years running

2026 Speakers

Learn from those shaping tourism

All speakers

Fiona Pan

Fiona Pan Market Director CISA
Accommodation Business Group Trip.com
Fiona Pan

Peter Laimer Co-Chair
UN Tourism CommitteeUN Tourism
Fiona Pan

Zoë Zovko Account Executive
STR
Fiona Pan

Marina Begletsova Area Manager
Booking.com
Fiona Pan

More speakers Announced soon

Main Topics

01Technological Transformation and Innovation
02Sustainability and Adaptation in the Face of Geopolitical Instability
03Changing Traveler Behavior and Personalized Experiences

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AI Matchmaking

Network smarter – before, during & after

Our proprietary matchmaking platform lets you connect with target companies ahead of time and schedule dedicated meetings in our specially designed Networking Lounge.

Pre-schedule 1:1 meetings before the summit
Explore speaker, sponsor & attendee profiles
Book matchmaking lounge slots – choose time, table & partner
Track connections on the networking leaderboard

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Buy Your Ticket

-30% discount
Early Bird Tickets

₾280

₾196

Available now · Limited spots
- Access to all main-stage sessions
- Entry to all workshops
- Welcome kit
- Access to the AI Matchmaking Lounge
- Attendee profiles & networking leaderboard
- 1:1 meeting scheduling tool
Not yet available
Standard Tickets

₾280

Activates after 100 Early Bird tickets are sold
- Access to all main-stage sessions
- Entry to all workshops
- Welcome kit
- Access to the AI Matchmaking Lounge
- Attendee profiles & networking leaderboard
- 1:1 meeting scheduling tool
Not yet available
Last Minute Tickets

₾380

Last Minute Tickets
- Access to all main-stage sessions
- Entry to all workshops
- Welcome kit
- Access to the AI Matchmaking Lounge
- Attendee profiles & networking leaderboard
- 1:1 meeting scheduling tool
Not yet available

Sponsors & Partners

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Testimonials

What our partners say

"Tourister provides a unique space where tourism leaders can engage in meaningful conversations and create tangible business outcomes. We're proud to be part of it."

Shota Lobzhanidze CEO, Exely
"Tourister successfully gathers the key stakeholders shaping Georgia's tourism future. It's a pleasure to host such impactful conversations."

Patrick Naughter General Manager, Hilton Batumi

"The AI matchmaking made our two days incredibly efficient – we walked away with more qualified leads than from a full quarter of cold outreach."

Mariam Kapanadze Head of Sales, Wyndham Hotels
"As a first-time sponsor, the exposure to decision-makers exceeded our expectations. Tourister is now a fixed line in our marketing calendar."

Giancarlo De Luca Business Dev., The Data Appeal Company

"The quality of the audience is what sets Tourister apart – every conversation felt relevant. It's the most focused tourism event in the region."

Ana Chkhaidze General Manager, Hampton by Hilton Batum
"From the speakers to the networking lounge, everything was built around real business outcomes. We've already booked our team for next year."

Levan Leshkasheli Client Success Manager, Exely