TEHRAN-- The southwestern province of Bushehr prepares to promote maritime tourism at Tehrans nationwide tourism fair, the provincial tourism chief has stated.

The high capacity of Bushehr in the field of maritime and seaside tourist will make it stick out at the 16th Tehran International Tourism Exhibition, which will be held at the Tehran Permanent International Fairground from February 7 to 10, Esmaeil Sajadimanesh explained on Tuesday.

At the Bushehr pavilion, all capacities will be utilized to introduce the provinces natural, historical, and touristic attractions, the official added.

Back in November, the official announced that to facilitate maritime tourist, leisure piers are planned to be integrated in Bushehr province.It is necessary to develop piers to make use of the maritime tourist capacities of the province and assist in sea travel for tourists, he said.Earlier in October, the deputy tourist minister Ali-Asghar Shalbafian revealed that Busher province should invest a good deal of effort in establishing its maritime tourism.

The province requires to notify investors about its capability in this sector, especially its beneficial location on the Persian Gulf coast.

The seaside area, ports, islands, and coasts of the Persian Gulf are among Bushehrs greatest natural gifts, for that reason, directing the financial investment capabilities and passionate financiers to the maritime tourist sector will facilitate the development of Bushehr as a seaside tourist destination, Shalbafian explained.Over the previous number of years, the Islamic Republic has made various efforts to exploit maritime tourism potential by developing hospitality facilities, diversifying sea paths, and drawing private sector financiers along its vast southern coasts.Prosperous maritime tourism could help the county to satisfy its ambitious target of bring in 20 million annual tourists by 2025.

It likewise watches on tourism advancements in the Caspian Sea in the north.Back in February, the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Transport and Urban Development signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish maritime tourism and make the very best use of its potential in the southern and northern coasts of the country.Promoting the culture of utilizing the sea as a tool to increase social vitality, establishing seaside activities in the form of eco-friendly plans and programs, and developing the essential grounds for cooperation and exchange of knowledge and details was also among the topics of the agreement.With over 6,000 years of history and substantial monuments from the Elamite, Achaemenid, Parthian, and Sassanid eras, Bushehr is one of Irans crucial historical centers.Besides its cultural heritage, beautiful beaches and rich palm groves make it an appealing destination for world travelers.The historic and architectural monoliths of Bushehr include Islamic buildings like mosques and hoping centers, estates, old towers, castles, along with gardens.When it pertains to cultural destinations, there are numerous historical mounds in Bushehr consisting of Tall-e Khandaq with Sassanid architectural style, Tall-e Marv situated near an Achaemenid Palace, and Qajar age Malek al-Tojar Mansion.

Qajar-era Kazeruni Mansion, which has actually been inscribed on the World Heritage List, is another tourist attraction that world tourists enjoy to see among different ancient sites.ABU/