South Korean ambassador: Iran has immense tourism potential thanks to its history, culture and civilization

Pars Today- South Korea’s ambassador to Iran said tourists today are not merely looking to visit a destination; they are also interested in getting to know and experiencing the local people, indigenous culture and way of life of communities at their destinations.

According to Pars Today, citing IRNA, Kim Jun-pyo, South Korea’s ambassador to Iran, made the remarks during a meeting with Yavar Abiri, head of the Association of Professional Ecotourism Accommodation Associations of Iran, held on the occasion of National Tourism Week. He said: “What is taking shape today in Iran’s ecotourism sector is not merely the provision of accommodation services, but the creation of an experience rooted in local communities and the real lives of people. This approach can have an impact on the lives and economies of local communities.”

The South Korean ambassador to Iran stressed: “Iran has immense potential in tourism due to its history, culture and civilization, and can introduce its unique cultural characteristics to tourists from around the world.”

Introducing Iran’s ecotourism potential to South Korean tourists

The head of the Association of Professional Ecotourism Accommodation Associations of Iran also pointed to the potential of Iran’s ecotourism accommodations, saying: “The aim of holding this meeting is to introduce Iran’s ecotourism potential to South Korean tourists and create the basis for expanding tourism cooperation between the two countries.”

Abiri added: “At ecotourism accommodations, tourists can not only stay overnight but also become familiar with the culture, cuisine, handicrafts, nature and way of life of the people in each region and have a different experience of the destination.”

Referring to Iran’s climatic and cultural diversity, he said: “Iran has the capacity to host tourists throughout all four seasons of the year, and ecotourism accommodations can play an effective role in attracting foreign tourists by offering local experiences at reasonable prices.”