Tehran – The first issue of the “Tehran Didani” magazine was announced on the final day of the 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industry Exhibition. The magazine hints at grand, eye-catching or picturesque Tehran, dedicated to showcasing tourist attractions in the Iranian capital and serves as a milestone in city tourism promotion I’m aiming to do that.
Among the officials attending the event are Mohammad Hossein Hejazi, CEO of Abbasabad Cultural Tourism Zone, who also serves as the magazine’s managing editor, and CEO of Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpei, and Anoushirvan, Minister of Tourism, Ministry of Cultural Heritage. There was Mohseni-Bandpei. others.
Addressing attendees, Hejaj emphasized the importance of such small gatherings at the tourism exhibition, saying that Tehran’s efforts to manage urban tourism had a positive impact on both residents and visitors. I pointed it out. He emphasized that “Tehran Didani” was the result of months of research and collaboration between media and tourism experts. He also invited journalists and critics to review and provide feedback on the publication.
The magazine’s editor-in-chief added that its publication license was obtained last year from the Deputy Press Bureau of Culture and Islamic Guidance. The publication will document Tehran’s tourism attractions and urban tourism initiatives with the aim of becoming a lasting reference in tourism research and information dissemination.
Mohseni-Bandpei praised Abbasabad’s cultural and tourist areas for launching a specialized tourism magazine. He highlighted Tehran’s rich historic heritage and the abundance of contemporary charm that contributes to both national and international tourism. However, he also points out the shortcomings of tourism development despite the vast possibilities of the city, and calls for better resource allocations, similar to those of its neighbours.
Fatima Karimi, editor-in-chief of the magazine, told the Tehran Times that there has been a long sense of need for dedicated tourism publications. She noted that Tehran’s tourism potential is often hidden by its political, economic and social importance. “Given the city of Tehran’s efforts to establish a tourism organization, the magazine was created with the contributions of experienced tourism journalists to highlight city attractions.”
Karimi has expressed optimism about the magazine’s impact, saying that the positive reception at the launch event shows a strong public interest in exploring Tehran’s lesser-known attractions. She also pledged continued efforts to highlight the hidden tourism potential of the capital.
Ahmad Arabi, chairman of the Tehran City Tourism Commission, was joined by Vali Teimouli, former Deputy Minister of Tourism, Reza Shangi, mayor of 20th district, and Alileza Tabesh, CEO of Social Security Tourism Holdings (HEGTA). He was among the other officials. event.
Arabi noted that despite having hundreds of historical and cultural landmarks, Tehran is often seen as merely a starting point for weekend getaways. He emphasized the need for better public awareness and infrastructure to promote the city as a tourist destination. Additionally, he advocated relaxing restrictions on private heritage sites and historic gardens, encouraging preservation and public access.
Tabesh emphasized that tourist facilities will work with “Tehran Didani” to distribute to travel agents and hotels. He expressed his hope that other states will follow similar publications and recognize the importance of specialized tourism discourse.
Tabesh emphasized that the name “Tehran Didani” serves as an invitation to explore the city’s attractions. He called on each issue of the magazine to introduce new sites to attract readers. He also proposed to translate the publication into English and distribute it to foreign embassies and international tour operators to enhance Tehran’s global tourism profile.
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