Kish Island to showcase tourism strengths at intl. expo

TEHRAN – Kish Island, renowned for its vibrant tourism ecosystem, is set to host a tourism exhibition, aiming to showcase Iran’s comprehensive tourism to the world.

During the unveiling ceremony of The Kish International Tourism Exhibition’s poster, held on Tuesday, Kish Free Zone’s deputy of tourism highlighted that the island boasts the highest quality in the tourism ecosystem, countrywide.

“Kish has cemented its status as a cornerstone of the local economy and a hub of tourism,” Mahdi Adiban noted. “Featuring good quality services in transportation, diverse accommodation options, entertainment, and shopping facilities, Kish Island has made the best tourism ecosystem in the country.”

Kish Island is not only a beautiful destination but also a comprehensive hub for the tourism industry, thanks to its well-rounded infrastructure and services, he remarked.

Mentioning the pivotal role of playing host to crowd-pleasing events that pave the way for tourism flourishing, the deputy chief stated that, unfortunately, the capacity for arranging such events is somehow neglected.

Tourism events not only introduce the country’s capacities to the world but also can create an atmosphere that enhances engagement and collaboration opportunities, the official further explained.

“With the slogan of ‘introducing Iran’s capacities to the world’,” Adiban noted. “Kish International Tourism Exhibition is planned to witness participation from active members in the tourism industry.”

The event will focus on the significant role of promotional activities and media in drawing attention to the tourism capacities, the official added.

Adiban pointed out the exhibition’s varied agenda, including a hotel management symposium, a gathering of tourism bloggers and a meeting of Iranian chefs, which are among the event’s key highlights

Furthermore, Abbas Zeinalnia, the organizer of the exhibition, detailed the primary goals of the event, which include fostering synergies, enhancing knowledge and awareness about the latest trends in tourism, and presenting new tools and services. “This exhibition is a platform for introducing and supporting creative tourism products,” Zeinalinial noted. “As well as for raising the level of industry standards through educational workshops and specialized meetings.”

The official who presides over the event announced that the Kish International Tourism Exhibition will welcome attendees from May 19 to 22, with ongoing negotiations with foreign ministries to encourage international participation.

“We are in talks to ensure that we have a diverse representation of countries,” the event organizer further explained.

Zeinalinia in his concluding remarks pinpointed that the preparations for the Kish International Tourism Exhibition began in February, with the Kish Free Zone Organization and the private sector jointly contributing to what is anticipated to be a special event in Iran’s tourism calendar.