INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN Iran's 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 United States 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 Iran's
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 Iran's 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
