UN tourism chief praises Iran’s role in global tourism growth
i has emphasized Iran’s significant role in the global tourism sector and called for strengthened cooperation to advance sustainable tourism development. In a letter to Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Reza Salehi Amiri, Pololikashvili acknowledged Iran’s position in the international tourism framework and underscored the importance of continued structural collaboration between Tehran and the UNWTO, according to a statement from Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts on Monday. Pololikashvili praised the organization and participation in the 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition (TITE), held from February 11-14, describing it as a strategic platform for fostering global tourism exchanges, IRNA reported. He cited a report from UNWTO official Ian Wilko, who attended the event and recognized its role in bridging public and private sector cooperation in tourism. The UNWTO chief also highlighted two key areas of future collaboration: The organization of an upcoming global urban tourism forum in Tehran and expanding Iran’s engagement with the UNWTO’s affiliate members to boost scientific, technical, and invest
