Director of Iran�s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization says the country is well-prepared for the �new shock� to be triggered by massive tourist inflow.
�We believe that tourism industry will witness a growing trend in Iran and we are prepared for the new shock which will be caused by the massive inflow of tourists,� said Masoud Soltanifar in a meeting with a German parliamentary delegation in Tehran.
Iran's highest-ranking tourism official said tourist�influx into the country is expected to increase dramatically in the second half of 2015 after the final deal is secured in the nuclear talks between Iran and the P 5+1 group on countries.

Soltanifar�said Tehran has already taken a series of measures including improving air transportation fleet, developing accommodation facilities and easing visa restrictions to boost tourism industry in the country, Donya-e-Eqtesad newspaper reported.



Iran has attached considerable significance to developing its tourism industry in recent years.

The country is seen as one of the world�s top potential tourist destinations as it holds countless ancient sites.

It hosts Asia�s 4th and the Middle East�s 1st largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Iran is home to 17 historic sites which have been inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List.



It has a diverse landscape and its tourism industry offers a myriad of recreational opportunities.

They range from hot mineral water showers in the northwest to hiking and skiing in the Alborz mountains to magnificent architectural sight-seeing in the center and beach holidays in the Persian Gulf and the Caspian Sea.

Apart from its glorious ancient sites, the country�s allure lies in its people�s reputation for hospitality.

By Press TV