Tehran-Kazbin Province Governor Mohammad Nozari highlighted three comprehensive approaches to advance tourism in the state, covering short-term, medium-term and long-term strategies.
He spoke at a meeting of the State Administrative Council held on Tuesday in front of the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyed Reza Salehi Amiri.
In summarizing the short-term agenda, Nozari said the state focuses on introducing Kazbin to national and international audiences through the cultural festival and the revival of historic traditions. In such efforts, he pointed to the recent celebration of an ancient rain-seeking ritual known as Panjah Be Dar, held 50 days after Nowruz (Iran’s New Year), which included the participation of ambassadors from 12 countries this year.
The governor added that the medium-term and long-term plans aim to double the number of domestic and international tourists visiting the state. Highlighting major natural and cultural attractions such as the historic Alamat Castle, rivers, hot springs and lakes, Nozari highlighted the need for increased investment in tourism infrastructure, particularly through public-private partnerships.
He also announced that construction permits have been issued for two five-star hotels in Kazbin. The expansion of the ecolodge, restoration of traditional Kazbin Gardens and promotion of investment-related services are also part of the state’s development plan, officials added.
Emphasizing Kazbin’s strategic assets in industry, agriculture and tourism, Nozari described tourism as an important engine for regional economic growth.
Kazbin was once the capital of the powerful empire of the Persian Empire from 1548 to 1998 under Safavid. For most travelers, the capital of Kazbin is also primarily a staging point for excursions to famous castles of assassins and trekking in the sensational Alamat Valley.
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