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Foreigners astonished by Iran’s failure to introduce tourist attractions

reporter 1222 — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 07:30:26 +0000

TEHRAN – International travelers visiting Iran are confounded why Iran is appearing so weak in introducing its historical and natural attractions, the director of Iran’s center of the International Council of Museums (ICOM-Iran) has said.

Seyyed Ahmad Mohit-Tabatabaei told ISNA in an interview on Friday that travel marketing needs its own know-how just like any other profession.

“We have done badly in introducing our country to the outside world… the surprise of foreign tourists visiting Iran indicates our weakness in publicity prior to their journeys,” the cultural activist stated.

“There is a significant difference when watching [foreign-produced] archeology or tourism programs on major television networks with that of ours… advertising messages in here, in all aspects, bear no fascination.”

He emphasized the need to do tourism marketing in a delicate way.

“Our model of marketing for tourism should not be similar to that of mayonnaise sauce,” he said.

“We are even weak in introducing our domestic products and tourist spots to our compatriots, though, there have been some positive changes in this regard including progress in editing tourism and cultural heritage topics in textbooks.”

He underlined that each type of tourism dictates its own proper way of advertising.

“Because tourism in Iran is not recreational so that our advertising campaign should specifically target cultural-historical tourism,” the official explained.

Mohit-Tabatabaei, in the end, emphasized that a comprehensive strategy should be devised to meet tourism boom, calling that “an inevitable necessity in the current situation.”

Foreign nationals look at blue-tiled mosaics of Imam Mosque, a Safavid-era monument in Isfahan, central Iran.

Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization has also stressed the need for proper travel marketing over that past couple of months. Back in February, Turkish Airlines started advertising for several Iranian cities in line with an agreement the airline had signed with the CHHTO.

Iran has launched extensive plans to bolster its tourism sector. Under the 2025 Tourism Vision Plan, the country is expecting to increase its foreign arrivals from 4.8 million in 2014 to 20 million.

Filled from corner to corner with ancient bazaars, museums, mosques, monuments, gardens, historical sites, rich natural and rural landscapes, Iran hosts some of the world’s oldest cultural monuments, including 22 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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Ardebil tourist attractions

reporter 1222 — Sun, 10 Dec 2017 07:41:42 +0000

Ardabil province is situated in a mountainous region whose altitude averages 3,000 meters above sea level. It is very cold in winter and mild in summer. The city of Ardabil is usually recorded as one of the coldest cities of the country in winter.

Ardabil Province attracts a large number of tourists due to its favorable cool weather. The northwestern province has natural wonders, historical monuments, many tourist attractions as well as scores of mineral water springs.

Fandoqlou Forest

Fandoqlou Forest is located 10kms southeast of the city of Namin. It is the largest hazelnut hub of the country and annually hosts tens of thousands of visitors.

Neor Lake

The slopes of Baghru Heights, which is 35kms to the southeast of Ardabil, have a beautiful lake named Neor. Neor Lake, which is located 2,500 meters above sea level, has a unique biodiversity.

Shorabil Lake

Shorabil Lake boasts healing minerals and a picturesque landscape. It is a sightseeing site and the main habitat for migratory birds.

Sabalan Heights

Sabalan, with an altitude of 4,811 meters, is the third highest peak in Iran. It is an inactive volcano. There is a small lake on top of the summit. Sablan is also home to Alvares Ski Resort.

Sarein

Sarein is located 25kms from the provincial capital of Ardabil on the slopes of Sabalan Heights. It is considered one of the top ten tourism hubs of Iran. Most of the tourists to Ardabil Province stopover in Sarein.

Ardebil Village

Andebil Village is located near the city of Khalkhal. Andebil Ski Resort is located to the northeast Khalkhal. Several winter sports festivals have been held there in recent years.

mausoleums

The mausoleums of Sheikh Safieddin Ardabili and Sheikh Kalkhoran are symbols of Islamic-Iranian architecture.

Sheikh Safieddin Mausoleum is located near Ardabil’s Aali-Qapu Square. It also includes a mosque, library and school.

The mausoleum has an Islamic architecture.

Sheikh Kalkhoran Mausoleum belongs to Aminoddin Jebreil, the father of Sheikh Safieddin Es’haq, the ancestor of Safavid kings. It is located in Kalkhoran Village in Ardabil.

Souvenirs

Ardabil is well known for its carpets, honey, sweets, roasted sunflower seeds, felt products, woodworks and earthenware. Its traditional food is ‘Aash-e Doogh’-a sour yoghurt soup with chickpeas and vegetables.

Ardabil climate

Iran province is situated in a mountainous region whose altitude averages 3,000 meters above sea level. It is very cold in winter and mild in summer. The city of Ardabil is usually recorded as one of the coldest cities of the country in winter.

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