Iran Tourism Board Wraps Up Successful Indian Roadshow Tour
The Iran Tourism Board wraps up a successful roadshow in India, highlighting Iran’s rich culture and travel opportunities across Mumbai, Hyderabad, and New Delhi.
The Iran Tourism Board has wrapped up a successful roadshow across three major Indian cities, aiming to showcase Iran’s rich cultural heritage and diverse travel opportunities. The tour began in Mumbai on September 10th, moved to Hyderabad on September 12th, and concluded in New Delhi.
The roadshow featured key Iranian figures, including Aliasghar Shalbafian Hosseinabadi, Deputy of Tourism at the Iran Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism Ministry; Moslem Shojaee, Director General for International Tourism Promotion; H.E. Mofidifar, Acting Consul General of Iran in Mumbai; and Rahul Narwekar, Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. Their presence underscored the importance of strengthening tourism relations between the two nations.
The primary goal of the roadshow was to enhance business connections between Iranian and Indian tourism professionals. It provided a platform for 11 Iranian hoteliers and travel agents to explore business opportunities and present a range of tourism packages. The event also involved collaborations with prominent Indian organizations like MTOA, TAAI, TAFI, and IATO to increase Iran’s visibility in the Indian market.
H.E. Mofidifar emphasized the strategic significance of the Chabahar Port project, highlighting its role in regional trade and connectivity. He urged the Indian public to explore Iran beyond media portrayals, promoting direct engagement and travel as a means to experience the country’s authentic offerings.
India has become a significant source of international tourists for Iran, with over 58,000 Indian visitors in 2023, marking a 31% increase from the previous year. This growing interest reflects the strengthening ties between the two countries, as noted by Narwekar, who recalled the successful visit of an Iranian MP delegation last year.
