Jan 12, 2008, 8:08 PM

Investment opportunities in tourism industry should be introduced

Investment opportunities in tourism industry should be introduced

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) -- Tourism and Handicrafts Organization Director Esfandiar Rahim-Mashaii said here on Saturday that tourism exhibitions should introduce the opportunities for investment in tourism industry in the country.

Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a visit to the first International Tourism and Hotel Management Fair, Rahim-Mashaii described holding such exhibitions a positive step which can provide good information in the field.

 

The exhibition is a worthwhile experience that can help promote tourism in the country, he said.

 

"The fair has the capacity to include a section on investment opportunities," he reiterated.

 

He also noted that tourism organization is going to hold an exhibition on Iran's tourism attractions.

 

Tourism and Handicrafts Organization Deputy Director, Hamid Baqaei, also told reporters that holding such fairs could be the best way to encourage people to travel.

 

“We should hold tourism exhibitions in all provinces rotationally,” he said.

 

However, he insisted that the private sector should take the responsibility to hold the displays and tourism organization would support it. 

 

EK/PA

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MNA

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