Iran’s culture, civilization, natural monuments and ecotourism are the main reasons behind registration of Iran on the WTO list The Islamic Republic of Iran has been registered as a tourism hub on the list of the World Tourism Organization 'WTO'.

Tehran, 16 July 2008: The Islamic Republic of Iran has been registered as a tourism hub on the list of the World Tourism Organization 'WTO'.

Announcing this, the executive advisor to Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) noted that some 2.370 foreign tourists have traveled to Iran during March 2007- March 2008.

Mohammad Ali Pakseresht stated that the figure indicates a 26 percent increase compared to the previous year.

He cited Iran’s cultural, civilization, natural monuments and ecotourism as the main reasons behind registration of Iran on the WTO list.

Given that efforts have been made to develop tourism-related activities in Qom, he underlined that the ICHHTO is going to register Qom as a religious destination hub at the international level.

 Source : www.chnpress.com