Kish Island sees 104% surge in foreign tourist arrivals
The CEO of the Kish Free Zone Organization, Mohammad Kabiri, announced a remarkable 104% increase in foreign tourist arrivals to Kish Island over the past month compared to the same period last year.
In an interview with IRNA, Kabiri emphasized the organization’s commitment to enhancing Kish as a prime tourist destination.
He noted that the process of attracting international visitors has become more streamlined, with plans underway to develop new tourist routes. Recent additions include direct flights from Erbil, Baghdad, and other Iraqi cities.
Kabiri also revealed that the first direct flight from Tajikistan to Kish is scheduled to commence on January 4, 2025, a development attributed to discussions with the Tajikistan Ambassador in Iran.
The CEO highlighted the formation of a specialized committee aimed at boosting foreign tourism, focusing particularly on countries around the Persian Gulf and Central Asia.
He expressed optimism that by the end of the year, direct flights from Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Iraq, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan will be established.
Kabiri reiterated the organization’s dedication to making Kish Island an increasingly attractive destination for international tourists, ensuring that the island’s potential is fully realized.