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Iran’s participation in the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress 2025 is crucial for showcasing its cultural heritage and civilizational identity, according to Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri. The event served as a platform for promoting Iran’s tourism, handicrafts, and cultural diplomacy. Salehi-Amiri emphasized the importance of fostering international collaborations in heritage preservation and sustainable tourism while highlighting key themes like digital transformation and sustainable development. He believes Iran’s unique position and resources make it an attractive destination for investment. The congress aims to reshape global perceptions of Iran and enhance its role as a soft power in international dynamics.
Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has invited prominent Brazilian footballers to visit Iran to promote its tourism. This initiative, discussed during a meeting with Brazil’s Deputy Minister of Tourism, Carlos Henrique Menezes, aims to leverage celebrity influence to showcase Iran’s attractions globally. Salehi-Amiri highlighted the historical 120-year diplomatic ties between Iran and Brazil and proposed a memorandum of understanding focused on tourism and medical tourism. Menezes emphasized the importance of correcting negative media narratives and increasing awareness of both countries’ tourist attractions, recognizing the cultural connection between their peoples, particularly through football.
Iranian tourism official Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri emphasized Gilan province’s potential as a prime tourist destination, highlighting Rudbar’s rich cultural heritage and its 75 registered heritage sites. He called for increased archaeological excavations to uncover more artifacts and stressed the importance of investment in tourism and handicrafts to boost the local economy. Gilan’s tourism capacities remain largely untapped, with plans to construct 100 hotels annually and double accommodation capacity. Salehi-Amiri aims to attract tourists from Central Asia and the Caspian region, promoting Gilan’s stunning landscapes and diverse culture as key draws for visitors.
Handicrafts are poised to enhance experience-oriented tourism on Kish Island, according to Maryam Jalali-Dehkordi, Deputy Minister of Handicrafts. She highlighted the island’s identity-based economy as ideal for showcasing Iranian crafts, integrating them into hotels, restaurants, and entertainment venues to create unique visitor experiences. Discussions with the Kish Free Zone Organization aim to position the island as a hub for Iranian handicrafts, emphasizing storytelling as a key attraction. Jalali-Dehkordi also announced new financial incentives and plans to transition towards organized, association-based practices to foster industrial clusters. This strategic focus aims to boost tourism and support local artisans while preserving cultural heritage.
The Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan village, Kordestan province, Iran, is an annual cultural event aiming to promote the region as one of the World Best Tourism Villages. This year’s festival, scheduled for the last Friday of the Persian calendar month, highlights Kordestan’s rich heritage and has attracted 50,000 tourists in previous years. With a growing number of visitors, Kordestan is expanding its tourist accommodations from 6,000 to 41,000 beds. The festival showcases local music, art, and traditional crafts, while also celebrating the recognition of Kordestan’s intangible cultural heritage, including the traditional game of backgammon.
Isfahan has launched its first tourism map of film shooting locations, highlighting the city’s rich cinematic heritage. Unveiled at the Isfahan House of Artists, this interactive map, developed by the municipality’s tourism department, is the seventh in a series focusing on the city’s attractions. Inspired by the “Salam Cinema” program, the map features notable filming sites, including those from the series “The Tales of Majid.” It includes illustrations and infographics, serving as a unique keepsake. This initiative aims to enhance film tourism and invites private investment, reinforcing Isfahan’s standing as a premier destination in Iran.