TEHRAN - Deputy head of Isfahan provinces Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Department stated tourist remain in the city of Isfahan reduced by 20 percent this year, while the other provincial cities witnessed a double or three-fold increase in the arrival of tourists.Alireza Habibi informed IRNA that Lenjan, Khor and Kashan were the cities that hosted the highest variety of tourists.He attributed this success to promotional procedures, intro of tourist attractions of provincial cities and holding festivals and Nowruzgah (cultural events developed to revive and promote the ancient traditions of Irans varied ethnic groups) throughout the province.Information dissemination centers and stands to introduce geographical attractions were introduced throughout various provincial cities, he said, including that they played a fantastic function in inviting tourists to less-known regions of the province.We utilized the online services and innovations to collect information of tourists for the first time this year, he included.
This led to have more accurate details regarding the home of travelers in the province, he said.He continued that only 10 percent of homes across the province related to main accommodation sites.
While 40 percent of tourists remained in informal centers and six percent resided in emergency accommodations, he added.He put the total entrance of tourists to Isfahan province at 2.9 million on basis of the variety of SIM Cards.Also 1.9 million cars and trucks were signed up in Isfahan province during Nowruz holidays, he added.Habibi put the total remain at Isfahan province at 2.9 million during Nowruz holidays.The ancient city of Isfahan, which acts as the provincial capital also, is located at the crossroads of Irans north-south and east-west trade paths.
It reached its zenith between the 9th and 18th centuries.
Throughout the Safavid era, it became Irans capital under Shah Abbas the Great.Isfahan was as soon as a crossroads of international trade and diplomacy in Iran and now it is one of Irans leading tourist destinations for excellent factors.
It is filled with many architectural wonders, such as unmatched Islamic buildings, markets, museums, Persian gardens, and tree-lined boulevards.
Its a city for strolling, getting lost in its mazing fetes, dozing in beautiful gardens, and meeting people.The Persian proverb Isfahan nesf-e-jahan ast (Isfahan is half the world) reflects the citys cultural and historic prominence.KD.
This post first appeared/also appeared in Tehran Times