The issues of tourism in Iran
The issues of tourism in Iran
It is strongly considered that tourism is the most rapidly growing industry in both developing and developed countries. One must consider tourism as a means of creating new jobs and reducing unemployment in different parts of the world. The effects of tourism have also been measured as a profitable and entrepreneurial industry.
Iran, formerly Persia, has a large number and wide variety of tourist attractions which gives it a strong potential for tourism growth. To reach this goal of successful and sustainable tourism development, Iran needs careful planning, systematic implementation of achievable aims and continuous and effective project management.
It is believed that such targets and sustained growth were easier during the reign of the Shah, the last king of the Persian monarchy. But, the uprising of 1979 and the downfall of the Pahlavi dynasty brought remarkable changes to the country. The revolution did not spare the tourism industry. Like many others, tourism declined to a comatose state during the 1970’s, whilst the Islamic rule replaced the westernized atmosphere. Hostage crisis, the lengthy Iran/Iraq war and poor diplomatic relations with the western countries affected tourism severely. No one could deny the huge economical loss that Iran has suffered despite its many opportunities. Iran boasts a diversity of climate, attractive historical sites, natural habitats, a growth in medical facilities, together with a vast means of transportation, all of which contribute to the creation of a proactive tourism industry. These are some of the key issues worth considering when approaching a new pathway to the reintroduction of this industry within Iran. In my opinion, if Iran decides to go back on track, it has to break down the walls of distrust which have been built between itself and the International Community, mainly the western countries. But the issues are not summarized with her international relations.
It is strongly considered that tourism is the most rapidly growing industry in both developing and developed countries. One must consider tourism as a means of creating new jobs and reducing unemployment in different parts of the world. The effects of tourism have also been measured as a profitable and entrepreneurial industry.
Iran, formerly Persia, has a large number and wide variety of tourist attractions which gives it a strong potential for tourism growth. To reach this goal of successful and sustainable tourism development, Iran needs careful planning, systematic implementation of achievable aims and continuous and effective project management.
It is believed that such targets and sustained growth were easier during the reign of the Shah, the last king of the Persian monarchy. But, the uprising of 1979 and the downfall of the Pahlavi dynasty brought remarkable changes to the country. The revolution did not spare the tourism industry. Like many others, tourism declined to a comatose state during the 1970’s, whilst the Islamic rule replaced the westernized atmosphere. Hostage crisis, the lengthy Iran/Iraq war and poor diplomatic relations with the western countries affected tourism severely. No one could deny the huge economical loss that Iran has suffered despite its many opportunities. Iran boasts a diversity of climate, attractive historical sites, natural habitats, a growth in medical facilities, together with a vast means of transportation, all of which contribute to the creation of a proactive tourism industry. These are some of the key issues worth considering when approaching a new pathway to the reintroduction of this industry within Iran. In my opinion, if Iran decides to go back on track, it has to break down the walls of distrust which have been built between itself and the International Community, mainly the western countries. But the issues are not summarized with her international relations.