Via The Corner's Michael Rubin
Iran has not received a reply from the US regarding direct flights between Tehran and New York.
The Head of Iran's Cultural Heritage Organization says the counntry has proposed direct flights to the US via a Tehran-New York route , Press tv reported here Sunday.
"The number of tourists from European, Chinese and Japanese origin are on the rise", said Esfandiar Rahim-Masha'i.
The official added Iran has not received a reply from the US regarding direct flights between Tehran and New York.
Rahim-Masha'i said the "government seeks to expand tourism and make use of the country's tourism potential."
He said economy, culture and tourism are among the priorities of the country, adding the planning and organizing of trips to expand tourism is a must for a government system.
"Iran is one of the top ten countries in terms of tourism potential," the official said, adding immediate action is necessary to develop the sector. |