TEHRAN Irans Deputy Minister of Tourism, Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpey, has actually highlighted continuous efforts by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts to enhance tourist and assist in travel for Iranian expatriates and foreign visitors.As part of these initiatives, Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri remains in conversations with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to develop tourism advisory offices in select countries.Speaking to IRNA, Mohseni-Bandpey kept in mind that roughly eight to 9 million Iranians live abroad, and attracting them to visit Iran, whether for tourism or long-lasting stays, needs a tactical and trust-building approach.The deputy tourism minister acknowledged that unfavorable portrayals by the U.S.
and its allies have influenced perceptions of travel to Iran.
Nevertheless, the High Council of Iranian Affairs Abroad and the Tourism Ministry are actively working to remove barriers and motivate Iranian expatriates to visit their homeland.The ministry has actually laid out numerous techniques to increase tourist.
Among them is the establishment of tourism advisory workplaces in essential countries to combat false information and promote Irans abundant cultural and natural tourist attractions.
The objective is to engage both Iranian migrants and global travelers in efforts to challenge mistaken beliefs about Iran and highlight its varied tourism offerings.Mohseni-Bandpey further stressed the significance of tourist diplomacy, mentioning that active participation in international tourist exhibits is a priority.
Furthermore, the ministry prepares to submit customized tourism proposals to the High Council of Iranian Affairs Abroad.
One key initiative is motivating trip operators to create travel bundles dedicated to first- to fourth-generation Iranian migrants, allowing them to reconnect with their heritage through short-term leisure visits.A significant focus of Irans tourist policy under the 14th government is enhancing ties with countries sharing cultural and historical connections, including those in the Nowruz Civilization Sphere, the Persian Gulf region, in addition to populous countries like China and India.
The ministry aims to develop favorable conditions for hosting both foreign visitors and Iranian expatriates.Elsewhere in his remarks, Mohseni-Bandpey highlighted the constant growth in traveler arrivals in the last few years.
In the year 1402 (specified in March 2023), Iran experienced a substantial increase in worldwide visitors compared to the previous year.
By the first 10 months of 1403, the nation had already welcomed 6.3 million touristsmatching the total for the entire previous year.
With continued efforts by tour operators, travel agencies, hotel associations, and other tourism industry stakeholders, forecasts suggest an additional boost in arrivals.Iran boasts a large range of tourist attractions, including spiritual websites, health tourism facilities, natural landscapes, ecotourism chances, and historical and cultural heritage sites.
Mohseni-Bandpey revealed optimism that by expanding the tourism sector, among the crucial chauffeurs of financial, social, cultural, and political advancement, Iran will accomplish its long-term objective of drawing in 15 million annual travelers as described in the countrys national development plan.AM