Founder of Adjaragroup Temur Ugulava Passes Away at 56

Georgian entrepreneur and business leader Temur Ugulava, the founder of Adjara Group, has passed away at the age of 56.

He was widely recognized as one of the visionaries behind Georgia’s modern hospitality industry and urban transformation. In 2010, he founded Adjara Group together with a team of dedicated professionals, laying the foundation for what would become one of the country’s most influential hospitality and lifestyle companies.

Under his leadership, Adjara Group developed a distinctive identity that extended far beyond traditional hospitality. The company became known for its innovative approach to adaptive reuse, transforming historic buildings while preserving their cultural significance and giving them a contemporary purpose. Through its projects, Adjara Group helped create vibrant communities around design, architecture, food and beverage, agriculture, arts, technology, wellness, sports, entertainment, and education.

What began as a company with only a handful of employees grew into an organization employing approximately 1,700 people. The group’s brands and initiatives played a significant role in promoting Georgia internationally and positioning the country as a modern, creative, and dynamic destination.

Throughout his career, Temur Ugulava was driven by a vision of contributing to the development of modern Georgia. His legacy lives on through the businesses, communities, and thousands of professionals whose careers and lives were shaped by his work.