Despite the fact that neither the tourism administration nor the Ministry of Economy confirm Giorgi Chogovadze`s resignation, business media disseminates information about the substitute. Reportedly, French businessman Jean Frederick Paulsen, one of the shareholders of Chateau Mukhrani will be appointed the head of the National Tourism Administration He also owns the company "Wellington", which produces chips - "Freaks".

The information about the resignation of the head of the National Tourism Administration has not been confirmed yet by the Ministry`s employees and the Ministry of Economy. Giorgi Chogovadze was seen in the agency yesterday and today he has not appeared in the work place yet.

The Public Relations Department of the National Tourism Administration states that the reason for Chogovadze`s absence from the office is not his resignation but the birthday of his son.

The information about resignation of the head of the National Tourism Agency was released yesterday.

The reason was probably the events surrounding the music festival "Jam Fest". The festival was financed from the state budget.