Patric Franzen: Tourism Plays a Key Role in Connecting Georgia with the World
I
n the wake of the recent flight
Diplomat asked Patric Franzen, the
tourism industry grossly. He also spoke
ban from Russia to Georgia,
Ambassador of Switzerland to Georgia
about the need for more cooperation
several discussions have
about this recent development and its
between Switzerland and Georgia in the
emerged about the ban’s ef-
effect on tourism in Georgia.
area of tourism as he feels Georgia can
fect on Georgia. One of the most affected sectors in Georgia is the tourism sector which brings people from around the world to Georgia.
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Franzen who was frank in his submission explained that it is important to mend
tap from his country’s rich experience in hospitality and tourism.
the broken diplomatic ties because if al-
Your Excellency, it’s been a few
lowed to linger, it may affect the Georgian
months since your appointment as
