Tehran to host int’l travel, ecotourism fair
Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said on Monday that the eighth international travel and ecotourism fair aka Oca Fair will run from September 3 to 7 at Tehran’s Shahr-e Aftab International Exhibition Center, bringing together domestic and foreign companies across the outdoor and adventure travel industry.
The exhibition has grown into one of the country’s most popular trade shows for camping, off-road driving, ecotourism and related equipment, drawing youth, travel enthusiasts and professional outfitters, ISNA reported.
Officials said this year’s edition will spread over more than 13,000 square meters of net space and 30,000 square meters in total, with specialized booths promoting responsible travel, domestic tourism and environmental awareness.
The fair will be divided into four main halls, showcasing camping and mountaineering gear, off-road vehicles, four-wheel drive cars and nature tourism equipment.
“Specialized tourism desks” will take part to exchange expertise and support local operators, according to Mostafa Fatemi, director-general of domestic tourism development at the ministry.
Fatemi noted the event is designed to cut down “foreign currency outflow” by encouraging Iranians to explore their own landscapes. “This exhibition reflects not only adventure but also a culture of sustainable travel,” he said.