Tourism should be the focus of Lorestan's development

Khorramabad - Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts emphasized: Tourism should be the center of Lorestan's development.

According to the report of Mehr reporter, Nedayi said this Monday evening in the dedication ceremony of the Director General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Lorestan, referring to the damage to historical monuments during the Ramadan war, 149 historical monuments were damaged due to the bombardment of the Zionist-American enemy.

Referring to the place of historical monuments of Lorestan in the cultural collections of the country, he added: Historical and cultural monuments of this province have a special place in the National Museum of Iran and reflect an important part of the identity, culture and historical background of Lorestan.

Historical and natural capacities of Lorestan

Referring to the pristine nature and tourist attractions of Lorestan, Nedai said: This province has significant capacities in the fields of cultural heritage, handicrafts and tourism, and it can strengthen its position in the country's tourism industry by taking advantage of these resources.

Increasing the national credits of Lorestan's cultural heritage

Referring to the plans of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage for the provinces of the country and the development of the 7th operational plan of progress, he stated: In the framework of this plan, national funds are allocated taking into account the capacities and assets of each province.

The representative of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts stated that the national credits of Lorestan have increased more than four times in the last year and added: The number of administrative posts in the field of cultural heritage of the province has also increased more than two times during this period.

tourism; Drivers of economic development of the province

Emphasizing the necessity of placing tourism at the center of Lorestan's development plans, Nedai stated: this province has the capacity to attract tourists in all seasons of the year, and tourism boom can help the development and economic mobility of other sectors as well.

Referring to the attention of the senior management of the province to the field of tourism, he said: this sector can generate high economic returns with limited investment; Therefore, the use of its existing capacities should be considered.

Appreciation of the former director general and introduction of the new director general

In another part of his speech, he appreciated the efforts of Ata Hasanpour, the former general director of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts of Lorestan, for more than four years and said: "Many measures have been taken during his tenure." Considering that the period of managerial responsibilities is usually about four years, his managerial capacity will be used in other responsibilities.

Nedaei also described the new Director General of Lorestan Cultural Heritage as a capable manager with proper knowledge of the province's capacities and expressed hope that with the support of the province's senior management, he would be able to succeed in advancing the programs of this area.