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Iran names Kerman as its entry for D8 tourism capital
Saeed Shahrokhi, the director general of Kerman’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization, said Friday that Kerman has submitted a written proposal to become the D8 tourism capital, competing with Antalya, Turkey, and Lahore, Pakistan, IRNA wrote.
Shahrokhi said Kerman has the necessary advantages, including suitable tourism infrastructure, cultural heritage protection, innovation, safety and security for tourists, and cultural exchange, to represent Iran in the bid.
He expressed hope that Kerman’s chances of winning the title would increase with the help of accurate and creative information, as well as cooperation from national, provincial and private sector authorities.
The D8 Organization includes Iran, Turkey, Egypt, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Pakistan.