We are looking for the establishment and development of low-cost tourism/ we do not allow disruption
According to the report of Aria Heritage reporter, engineer Seyyed Ezzatullah Zarghami today, Saturday 5th of Shahrivar 1401, in the meeting of the coordination council of the private sector of tourism, which was held at the minister’s office, he said, referring to the importance of this meeting: “These meetings are very important and will have an impact. The news that comes from the meetings of these meetings is promising news and we see the good results of holding the meetings of this council.
The Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts added: “On the first day that I accepted the responsibility, there were two serious issues in this area, one of which was the issue of resuming visas, which fortunately has now been resolved.”
He added: “The second issue raised by tourism activists was that due to Corona, the activists of this industry were facing problems and some of them were at the stage of bankruptcy, but fortunately this problem has also been resolved now, so that the capacity of many hotels is now And our accommodation units are full throughout the year.”
Economic residences should be developed
In another part of his speech, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts added: “Besides modern and first-class hotels, we need to complete accommodation units in order to develop and promote cheap and easy tourism. Now, by the grace of God and with the signed memorandums, cultural advisors will come to the aid of the tourism industry and serve the development of tourism and solve the problems of this field all over the world as managers of this ministry.”
We must hit under the table and not allow disruption
Continuing his speech, he said: “Strengthening communication infrastructure is another way to strengthen and develop tourism.” For example, the lack of flights to some provinces is one of our problems. I followed up and found out that sometimes they use planes on foreign routes. “We have to go under the table and not allow a series of disruptions and obstacles.”
Engineer Zarghami mentioned developments and events at the international level and added: “Some of these developments are in our favor and can help the development and prosperity of the tourism industry.”
The Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts continued: “Many problems in the field of tourism must be solved in these meetings and in this council. For example, the topic of health tourism is one of the topics that must be planned and managed in the right way and organized.”
He added: “One of our important policies in this ministry is delegation of authority. Fortunately, good things have been done with this delegation so far.”
Engineer Zarghami pointed out the problems and obstacles facing the tourism industry and the entry of foreign tourists into the country and added: “Iranophobia is one of the obstacles facing the entry of foreign tourists into the country. I talk a lot about Iranophobia and we have plans for this issue. The existing value system in our country does not allow some abnormal behavior to tourists, which is absolutely correct and I defend it, but the fact is that foreign tourists who come to Iran do not behave abnormally and are cultural tourists.
I support the presence of women in stadiums
The Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts continued to say: “A favorable image should be presented to the world in order to counter the Iranophobia project. Fortunately, women were allowed to attend the stadium yesterday, and for the first time, women went to the stadium as spectators of the Premier League football matches. This is a good thing and I supported it. This model of work creates happiness and strengthens vitality in the society, and anything that helps to strengthen and promote happiness and vitality in the society, I will definitely support it.”
In another part of his speech, Engineer Zarghami mentioned other tourist facilities and mentioned traditional canteens as an example: “Traditional canteens are a symbol of Iranian-Islamic culture. We are ready to hand over a number of historical places for the purpose of building traditional canteens through the Ihya Fund. Of course, not every model of dining room is approved. The traditional dining room should promote the rich Iranian-Islamic culture and everything, including food, music, etc., in these places should be a reminder of the beautiful traditions of the past.”
He noted: “Tourism is another tourism capacity of our country. This type of tourism facilities can help to strengthen culture and if attractive and diverse programs are implemented in eco-tours, these types of tourism facilities will actually be cultural drivers.
In this meeting, the presidents of tourism organizations, associations and societies, who were present as the coordinating council of the private sector of tourism, expressed their opinions and views in the presence of the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts and various issues in the field of tourism, including the strengthening of target markets, the development of accommodation facilities. Strengthening the marketing and introduction of Iran, dealing with the project of Iranophobia and the development of domestic tourism were explained in the presence of engineer Zarghami.