Isfahan to welcome Chinese investors for hotel construction
Isfahan is ready to provide any guarantees to support Chinese investors in the tourism sector, said the Director-General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts in Isfahan Province.
With tax exemptions for hotel construction in the province, Isfahan is prepared to offer support to Chinese investors, Amir Karamzadeh added.
During a meeting with the deputy head of the Communist Party of the People’s Republic of China in Gansu Province, Karamzadeh stated that Isfahan needs at least 200 new hotels to achieve sustainable tourism development goals.
Karamzadeh emphasized the potential for sister-city agreements between Gansu and Isfahan, noting Isfahan’s rich historical heritage with over 22,000 historical artifacts, 2,000 registered national heritage sites, and 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Isfahan is currently sister with 16 cities worldwide. The 25-year cooperation agreement between Iran and China opens up opportunities for tourism development and enhanced bilateral relations.
Gansu official expressed China’s willingness to collaborate with Iran and implement proposals from Isfahan’s cultural authorities. The historical ties between the two countries date back approximately 4,000 years, with Gansu and Isfahan playing significant roles in cultural and economic exchanges.