Tabriz Int’l Exhibition Ready to Roll
TEHRAN (Iran News) According to the Public Relations Office of the East Azerbaijan Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Tabriz International Fairground will host the event on October 16-19 as the exhibition will be open to the public from 15 to 21 p.m. everyday.
The director of the Association of Tourism Organizations of East Azerbaijan announced the participation of eight foreign countries in the 3rd International Tourism Exhibition of Tabriz.
Rashid Rajabpour, speaking at a press conference, stated that the exhibition will be held from October 16 to 19, concurrent with the 11th Tabriz Handicrafts Exhibition. He added that significant efforts had been made for a long time to attract more foreign countries and tourism institutions, resulting in better participation compared to previous years.
Rajabpour confirmed the presence of tourism representatives from Turkey, Cuba, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, the Republic of Armenia, Iraq, and the Kurdistan Region, and mentioned ongoing negotiations for the participation of Azerbaijan, which is highly likely to attend.
He announced that the 3rd International Tourism Exhibition of Tabriz will be held at the Shahriar Hall of the Tabriz International Exhibition Center, and noted that the participation of 17 provinces from Iran has also been finalized.
He mentioned that there will be 70 booths at the exhibition, and due to overwhelming interest from companies and tourism professionals, 29 applications had to be declined due to limited physical space and available booths.
Rajabpour further stated that 11 booths have been allocated for foreign countries, given the strong interest in the event.
He assessed the conditions of this year’s tourism exhibition as highly favorable compared to the previous two, stating that the event is poised for positive outcomes in the field. Despite considering the addition of another hall, this could not be achieved due to time and financial constraints.
This tourism official highlighted the significant potential and facilities of the lucrative tourism industry in East Azerbaijan, emphasizing the need to promote these advantages both domestically and internationally. He added that media cooperation could have a highly positive and impactful effect on the economy of the region and the country, as tourism is one of the most profitable global industries.
Rajabpour described neglecting the tourism sectors of Iran and East Azerbaijan as irreparable and stressed that organizing various exhibitions and attending those in other countries could resolve many of the country’s tourism challenges and pave the way for developing the industry.
He mentioned that weaknesses identified in the previous two exhibitions had been reviewed, and steps were taken to address them this year. The 2024 event aims to improve on past shortcomings with a range of additional activities and positive changes.
The director of the Association of Tourism Organizations of East Azerbaijan thanked the province’s Department of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism for preparing, coordinating, and creating the necessary conditions for holding the 3rd International Tourism Exhibition and the 11th Handicrafts Exhibition of Tabriz. He emphasized that without the cooperation and synergy between the public and private sectors, holding such exhibitions would not be possible.
The Tabriz Tourism Exhibition is an annual event held in Tabriz, a city in northwestern Iran known for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance. This exhibition aims to promote tourism in the region and highlight Tabriz’s role as a cultural and commercial hub, attracting both domestic and international tourists. The event showcases the diverse attractions of the city and its surrounding areas, including its historical landmarks, traditional handicrafts, culinary heritage, and natural landscapes.
