U.S, Feb. 6 -- A National Tourism Hero, Mr. Saba Kiknadze passed away today in his native country Georgia. He lost his long battle with a rare cancer.

His long-time friend and partner David Rakviashvili told eTurboNews when asked to summarize Mr. Kiknadze's legacy:

Saba developed the blueprint for tourism in Georgia. His ideas are still implemented in the national approach to tourism. He always wanted Georgia to be a high-end destination attracting visitors who are interested in culture, history, and culinary.

David Rakviashvili, Georgia His German friend Burkhard Herbote, who is a World Tourism Hero himself told eTurboNews: "Saba called me from a Munich hospital in 2022 and told me about about his 4-year-long fight with a rare cancer....