"I do not have any idea what is the connection between the dismissal of the head of the Tourism Administration and Gem -Fest," - said GEM FEST founder Giorgi Sigua, regarding the alleged resignation of the head of tourism administration, and added that "within the framework of Check in Georgia, Black Sea Arena has paid honorarium to several artists for playing at GEM FEST ".

Sigua spoke about the obligations that he had with the state .

"My commitment to the Black Sea Arena and the state was that I had to hold a festival, I have held the festival," said Giorgi Sigua.

Giorgi Sigua does not confirm the information that Bera Ivanishvili had some kind of interest towards GEM FEST.

According to him, he will arrive in Georgia in two days and hold a press conference. According to him, organizers are not avoiding financial liability and plan to cover all debts.

Chairperson of the Chateau Mukhrani Tourism Department, Elene Otarashvili, does not confirm the appointment of a French businessman as the head of the tourism administration.

"At this stage I can not confirm it and can not disclose any information until the official statement is made about it," said Elene Otarashvili.

Reportedly, the head of the National Tourism Administration has resigned. However, employees do not confirm the information about his resignation yet.