Iran to host int'l ME tourism market expo

Iran's UNWTO registered Middle-East Tourism Marketing Expo is to be held in Shiraz to offer a new look at the regions tourism industry, Press TV reported.

Iran's 6th International Middle-East Tourism Marketing Expo, which has been registered by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), is the largest tourism event in the region.

The exhibit hosts travel industry professionals, representing over 15 countries. Participants in the event include the airline and cruise ship industry, media, tourism, advertising, hotel management and marketing sector.

The International Middle-East Tourism Marketing Expo in Shiraz provides opportunities for members of the regional travel industry to meet, network, negotiate, conduct business and discuss the latest developments in relevant fields.

The event is to be attended by 160 pavilions from the private and public sectors of 15 countries along with Iran's Kish, Qeshm and Chabahar free trade zones.

Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization and the country's International Exhibitions Cooperative have sponsored the exhibition, which is to be held from November 26th to 29th, in the historical city of Shiraz.