Tehran: Iran has been listed among the world’s top 20 tourism destinations, according to a recent report by the World Tourism Organization.
According to Islamic Republic News Agency, this achievement underscores the maturity of Iran’s tourism policy making, the resilience of its tourism industry, and marks the opening of a new chapter for public diplomacy through the official “Visit Iran” website, as stated by Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Anoushiravan Mohseni-Bandpei.
Referring to the UN Tourism’s documented analyses, Mohseni-Bandpei indicated that Iran secured its position among the top 20 global destinations based on data prior to the 12-day imposed war with the Israeli regime. During this period, Iran achieved the best regional performance in attracting international tourists, becoming a model of stability, attraction, and destination diversity.
The ranking not only reflects Iran’s existing tourism potential but also demonstrates smart policymaking, private-sector collaboration, infrastructure development, and the effective portrayal of Iran’s true image on the global stage.
Mohseni-Bandpei expressed hope that by overcoming recent challenges, Iran’s global tourism ranking can be restored and further improved.