Astamur Akhba was unanimously elected to the position of the President of the NP "Guild of Hoteliers of Abkhazia". The decision was taken today at an extraordinary meeting of hoteliers, which was held in the conference hall of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Abkhazia.

The President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tamila Mertskhulava recalled that the Guild of Hoteliers was created in 2016 at the initiative of the Chamber of Commerce and its operating company “Dolce Vita”.

“The newly elected President will not only lead the guild forward, but will also defend the interests of hoteliers. We also hope that the new leader will enter into agreements with different associations, including international ones,”-said Tamila Mertskhulava.

As the founder of the guild, Ms.Mertskhulava recommended the candidature of the former deputy minister for resorts and tourism Astamur Akhba for this position.

Participating hoteliers unanimously supported the election of Akhba as the head of the guild.

Thanking the President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and his colleagues for their confidence, Astamur Akhba noted that the sites created by the Chamber contribute to the advancement of not only tourism, but also other industries.

Deputy Minister of Resorts and Tourism Astamur Bartsits took part in the work of the extraordinary meeting of hoteliers.

Astamur Ahba worked as the deputy minister for resorts and tourism from 2012 to 2019. He resigned at his own request.