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Shalva Alavidze

Head of Administrative Department

LEPL Resorts Development Agency

Tbilisi, Georgia

Shalva Alavidze, Head of Administration at RDA, specializes in Human Geography and tourism, focusing on resort sustainability.

My organisation

The LEPL Resorts Development Agency (RDA), established in 2022 under the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, plays a key role in resort development. Recognizing Georgia’s rich natural and cultural resources, the government prioritizes resort development to drive economic growth. RDA leads infrastructure development initiatives and policy coordination across wellness, mountain, thermal, lake, and sea resorts. Its goal is to enhance the international recognition of Georgia’s climatic and balneological resorts, as well as areas surrounding historical monuments. By creating competitive, four-season, and safe resorts, RDA aims to boost local and international tourism, benefiting businesses and the population.
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About me

Shalva Alavidze has been serving as the Head of Administration at the LEPL Resort Development Agency since 2022. With a strong academic background, he has been engaged in cademic activities at various universities across Georgia since 2000, specializing in Human Geography. Additionally, since 2016, he has been teaching the course World Tourism Resources.

He is committed to applying his expertise and experience to the sustainable development of resorts, which represent a vital component of Georgia’s tourism resources. Georgia is home to numerous remarkable resorts, and their effective development and management can significantly contribute to the country's economic growth.