Iran, the Heart of the World
December 30, 1998 - 0:0
TEHRAN I'm crazy about Iran. The sentence the entire world is the body and Iran is the heart appeals to me. Although it seems like a chauvinist point of view, it stems from my heart and spirit. Any shortage and deficiency in The above statement was made by someone who really loves Iran, Dr. Nooroddin Nikravesh. Nikravesh, who received his doctorate in cinema, is the managing director of Abgineh Film Company. Nikravesh, in cooperation with a French filmmaking company named Sylvain Domergue, is producing a film about Iran's tourist attractions.
The first phase of Speaking in an interview with the TEHRAN TIMES, Nikravesh and his French colleague Alain Brunet elaborated on the condition of tourism in Iran and the characteristics of their joint film. Referring to developments in tourism sector after the victory of the Islamic Revolution, Nikravesh said that the people in the world have been eager to visit Iran for 20 years, adding that this is a chance which Iranian tourism officials should make opti He further touched on the Iranian rich history and civilization, saying that Iranians have been the best hosts in the world and the number of caravanserais in Iran indicates that from the very beginning, Iran was one of the main tourism centers in the wo As for the practical ways of tourism development in Iran and ending current recession in this pivotal industry, he said that carrying out constructive reforms in the management and programing of this industry would be a positive step in this regard.
He said that whoever manages the tourism industry should consider a particular annual revenue and allocate particular budget to this important industry, adding that unfortunately the above important factors have not been considered in the government's pr Nikravesh noted that government does not pay due attention to tourism industry, adding that the government should determine the framework of tourism activities in the country and hand over the executive affairs of this industry to the private sector.
He said that the tourism-related laws and regulations are not so clear in Iran, adding that the tourism laws should be clearly explained. Referring to Choqazanbil Temple and Persepolis, the two masterpieces of the Iranian history as the sources of pride for the mankind, he said that unfortunately such magnificent tourist attractions are not equipped with adequate facilities for tourists an Nikravesh further expressed regret over lack of appropriate propagation and facilities to show Iran's tourists attractions to the world, saying that the revenues earned through tourism industry in Iran can be more than what is earned through oil industry He added that the visits of a few art and architechture-lovers are not enough to develop Iran's tourism industry.
The managing director of Abgineh Film Company went on to say that making a film about Iran's tourist attractions is a small step to introduce such attractions to the entire world. Regarding the problems in the way of making his film, Nikravesh said, Since the shooting of this film is carried out by foreigners, they are not allowed to take pictures of certain places.
Meanwhile, managing director of the French company Sylvain Domergue referred to his 23 years of relations with Iranians, saying that Iran is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Elaborating on the variety of Iran's tourist attractions, Brunet emphasized that Iran enjoys high tourism potential and that it is able to win the fifth or sixth rank among world countries from the tourism point of view.
On the joint Iranian-French film, Brunet said that the film comprises 26 parts, adding that 13 parts have been completed and the second phase of the film will be started in the near future. He noted that the film deals with tourist attractions of Tehran, Gilan and Mazandaran provinces, the historical cities of Isfahan and Shiraz, Iran's caviar, carpet-weaving in Iran, Iranian handicrafts, different Iranian tribes and Iran's natural resource He reiterated that the film will be screened on five French TV channels and the satellite network in 32 countries across the globe.
In conclusion, the managing director of Sylvain Domergue expressed hope the film would help to attract more tourists to Iran.
The first phase of Speaking in an interview with the TEHRAN TIMES, Nikravesh and his French colleague Alain Brunet elaborated on the condition of tourism in Iran and the characteristics of their joint film. Referring to developments in tourism sector after the victory of the Islamic Revolution, Nikravesh said that the people in the world have been eager to visit Iran for 20 years, adding that this is a chance which Iranian tourism officials should make opti He further touched on the Iranian rich history and civilization, saying that Iranians have been the best hosts in the world and the number of caravanserais in Iran indicates that from the very beginning, Iran was one of the main tourism centers in the wo As for the practical ways of tourism development in Iran and ending current recession in this pivotal industry, he said that carrying out constructive reforms in the management and programing of this industry would be a positive step in this regard.
He said that whoever manages the tourism industry should consider a particular annual revenue and allocate particular budget to this important industry, adding that unfortunately the above important factors have not been considered in the government's pr Nikravesh noted that government does not pay due attention to tourism industry, adding that the government should determine the framework of tourism activities in the country and hand over the executive affairs of this industry to the private sector.
He said that the tourism-related laws and regulations are not so clear in Iran, adding that the tourism laws should be clearly explained. Referring to Choqazanbil Temple and Persepolis, the two masterpieces of the Iranian history as the sources of pride for the mankind, he said that unfortunately such magnificent tourist attractions are not equipped with adequate facilities for tourists an Nikravesh further expressed regret over lack of appropriate propagation and facilities to show Iran's tourists attractions to the world, saying that the revenues earned through tourism industry in Iran can be more than what is earned through oil industry He added that the visits of a few art and architechture-lovers are not enough to develop Iran's tourism industry.
The managing director of Abgineh Film Company went on to say that making a film about Iran's tourist attractions is a small step to introduce such attractions to the entire world. Regarding the problems in the way of making his film, Nikravesh said, Since the shooting of this film is carried out by foreigners, they are not allowed to take pictures of certain places.
Meanwhile, managing director of the French company Sylvain Domergue referred to his 23 years of relations with Iranians, saying that Iran is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Elaborating on the variety of Iran's tourist attractions, Brunet emphasized that Iran enjoys high tourism potential and that it is able to win the fifth or sixth rank among world countries from the tourism point of view.
On the joint Iranian-French film, Brunet said that the film comprises 26 parts, adding that 13 parts have been completed and the second phase of the film will be started in the near future. He noted that the film deals with tourist attractions of Tehran, Gilan and Mazandaran provinces, the historical cities of Isfahan and Shiraz, Iran's caviar, carpet-weaving in Iran, Iranian handicrafts, different Iranian tribes and Iran's natural resource He reiterated that the film will be screened on five French TV channels and the satellite network in 32 countries across the globe.
In conclusion, the managing director of Sylvain Domergue expressed hope the film would help to attract more tourists to Iran.