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She led for three years the tourism industry in Georgia that was determined by the Georgian government as one of the top priority sectors to develop the country.<\/p>\n<p>Under her leadership, Tourism became one of the fastest growing industries in Georgia and achieved the highest growth of international tourism in the region according to the UNWTO report. Maia is currently the owner of a hotel and a leading tour operating business in Georgia. Before starting her own business, she was for two years the Dean of the Tourism Faculty at the Caucasus University in Georgia. 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