Iran's Tourism Industry Flourishing

Date: 22 September 2017 - 21:37

News ID: ۴۴۴۶۴

TEHRAN (Dispatches) – Statistics show Iran is currently ranked 15th in terms of tourist attractions in the world. A series of hurdles such as sanctions and anti-Iran propaganda by the West has prevented Iran’s tourism industry from flourishing.
Iran is a country with high potentials in tourism industry and since the historic nuclear deal reached between Iran and world major powers in 2015, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) geared up to make its mark in the industry.
Iran is located in an area where threats are rampant around the country, but contrary to what many believe, Iran is actually very stable in an area that is representative of instability.
At present the Iranian government is planning to attract more tourists and the initiative would create a huge number of jobs and produce billions of dollars for the country.
Another key point that makes Iran stand out in this sector is the fact that Iran is the world’s least expensive tourist destination. This fact has been reported by the World Economic Forum (WEF) which singles Iran out from among 141 countries.
Statistics show that Iran is currently ranked 15th in terms of tourist attractions in the world.
Out of the total 1.5 billion dollar spent in the industry worldwide, Iran’s share has merely been 7.5 million dollars and it ranks 35th in this respect. In addition to economic issues, one of the essential factors that have led to the increasing number of tourists is safety.
Ski resorts, UNESCO-listed world heritage sites and deserts combine with cities steeped in the Middle Eastern grandeur and tradition.
Iranian officials say about five million foreign travelers visited Iran in 2014. The country aims to attract 20 million tourists, spending $30 billion, by 2025. To achieve the goal, entry procedures have been simplified.