Iran’s tourism industry has suffered a devastating blow, with over half of its travel agencies shutting down and a dramatic decrease in foreign visitors. According to a recent research report, the stagnation in foreign tourist arrivals has resulted in the closure of 3,000 out of 5,000 travel agencies in the country. Over the past nine months, 16 countries, including France, Germany, the United States, Canada, Japan, and the United Kingdom, have issued travel warnings advising their citizens to avoid traveling to Iran or to leave the country entirely.
Reasons Behind Travel Warnings
Etemad newspaper reports that these warnings cite regional tensions, the risk of dual nationals being arrested, and participation in protest…
