TEHRAN - The 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition set a new attendance record, drawing nearly 40,000 visitors over its four-day run from February 11 to 14, an official with the tourist ministry revealed on Sunday.According to Mostafa Fatemi, the director-general of the Domestic Tourism Development Office, the exhibit saw unprecedented visitor numbers, breaking many previous records for international exhibitions in the country.The exhibition hosted 700 domestic and international business, with significant involvement from Russia, Turkey, Malaysia, Thailand, and Madagascar, to name a few, Fatemi mentioned.
He also highlighted the presence of high-level delegations from numerous nations and several key market figures.Elsewhere in his remarks, Fatemi kept in mind the enthusiastic reception of the occasion, highlighting the vibrant atmosphere created by the participation of numerous Iranian ethnic groups from different provinces.
He mentioned that numerous business attending the exhibition offered travel discount rates, filling their accommodation capacities [for the upcoming Nowruz holidays] and attracting significant public interest.Additionally, new air paths to several emerging travel destinations were talked about, and promising agreements were reached in between getting involved nations.
One of the essential developments from the exhibition was the promoting of brand-new tourism cooperations between Iran and Tajikistan.Fatemi underscored that this years exhibition was distinctively focused on Iran, showcasing the varied tourism potential of each province and the abilities of the economic sector.
Notably, a dedicated hall was allocated for health tourism, while 2 halls highlighted cooking tourist, including distinguished gastronomy brands.
Another hall was dedicated to coastal tourism.Fatemi worried the requirement for a varied variety of accommodation alternatives to deal with various financial sections.
He acknowledged existing challenges in hospitality, transportation, and other tourism-related services, emphasizing the value of infrastructural improvements to make travel accessible to all citizens.Until vital conditions are met, accomplishing extensive tourist success will be challenging.
It is important to make sure price for all social classes while also enhancing facilities and offering travel discount rates, Fatemi remarked.He likewise highlighted the significance of reorganizing holiday schedules and distributing travel periods more equally throughout the year, stating that such steps would substantially add to the development of the tourism industry in Iran.The Islamic Republic anticipates to gain a treasure trove from its various tourist areas such as marketplaces, museums, mosques, bridges, bathhouses, madrasas, mausoleums, churches, towers, and estates, of which 28 are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.AM