TEHRAN-- The tourism market in Iran is the most feasible option to the oil market in terms of financial growth, a member of the Iranian parliament has said.In order to save the countrys economy from reliance on oil, tourism is the best alternative, CHTN estimated Gholamreza Montazeri as saying on Saturday.There are a variety of elements of tourist in Iran that require severe attention for growth and prosperity, he added.Long shunned by Western tourists, the Islamic Republic has steadily stepped-up efforts to utilize tourist, over the past number of years, to help promote its international image damaged by unlimited opposition mainly from the U.S.Experts think even prior to the pandemic, Irans tourism was currently facing some challenges, on top of those Western media propaganda focused on frightening prospective tourists far from the Islamic Republic.
They state Iran is still in some way unknown to lots of prospective tourists due to such a media war.
Before the COVID pandemic, Irans tourism had actually constantly been growing, reaching more than 8 million visitors in the Iranian calendar year 1398 (started March 21, 2019).
That surge, however, assisted prejudices to end up being thick and thin.However, Irans trump card is that the nation take advantage of a wide array of travel destinations ranging from seacoasts and lush green woods to towering mountains and harsh deserts.
As a wallet-friendly destination with hospitable people, Iran has actually long been a desired destination for nature fans, birdwatchers, powder chasers, culture devotees, pilgrims, museum-goers, foodies, travelers, and medical tourists, to name a few.ABU/ AM