INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
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
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
