UNWTO says to introduce Iran as safe tourism destination, Iran is safe, secure for tourists with welcoming people
Tehran (Basirat) :Speaking to reporters at a press conference on the sidelines of the 40th Plenary Session of the Affiliate Members of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in the western city of Hamedan on Monday, Pololikashvili predicted a good future for Iran’s tourism industry.
The official further emphasized that the UNWTO is willing to introduce Iran and
Hamedan to the world as a safe tourism destination.
He made the remark in a meeting with Iran Cultural Heritage, Tourism and
Handicrafts Organization (CHTHO) Chief Ali Asghar Moonesan in Sa’dabad Complex
on Sun., Nov. 11, and said, "Islamic Republic of Iran enjoys high potentials and
capacities for tourism and is home to hospitable people.”
He pointed to Iran’s tourist attractions and its beautiful historical and
cultural monuments and said, "we make our utmost efforts to introduce Iran’s
outstanding historical and cultural capacities to the world.”
Referring to Iran’s position in the field of tourism in the world,
Pololikashvili said that beautiful nature of Iran with breathtaking views is a
good reason for attracting tourists and certainly, development of ecotourism in
Iran can help enhance and promote natural tourism in the world.”
For his part, Moonesan referred to the final stages of compiling Iran
comprehensive tourism program and said, "with regard to its salient situation,
UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will help Iran implement and
operationalize comprehensive tourism program significantly.”
Ecotourism and breathtaking nature of this land and territory is one of the most
important capacities of Iran along with its scenery and lasting cultural
heritage, he said, adding, "fortunately, Iran is home to many
historical-cultural monuments and must-see sites.”
Presently, there are 600 ecotourism residences which have been constructed in
virgin and rural areas of the country, expandable to 2,000 units, Moonesan
observed.
Elsewhere in his remarks, he pointed to the threats and sanctions imposed by US
against Iran and added, "given the Iran phobia project which is followed up by
US government, UNWTO can raise awareness of tourists over security and safety of
the Islamic Republic of Iran in the international arena.”
UNWTO secretary general visited Iran in order to participate in the opening
ceremony of 40th Summit of members of UNWTO held in Hamedan province on Nov. 12.
Source:irantourismnews