Iran Vacation
Iranian Vacation:
Public Relations and Historical Sites
Ashley Tomberg
Professor Don Olsen
Intercultural Communications
April 13, 2013
Iran is a country that very few American tourists would consider visiting. Iran is considered to be almost the age of history; it was home to one of the most ancient civilizations in the world. There is evidence of the current and historical impacts of Iran’s culture from the heart of Europe to the Nile River. Iran is a nation located in the Middle East; it is bodied by the Caspian Sea, the Gulf of Oman, and the Persian Gulf (Travel.State.gov, 2013). Iran is central to many conflict ridden nations. Iran’s eastern boarder is Iraq and Afghanistan on the west, and Pakistan comprises its southwest border. Every United Nation’s country have an advisory about traveling near these boarders due to the intrinsic risk of extremely high levels of violence and crime (UNDSS, 2013)
The United States CIA warn Americans against tourism to the country of Iran due to government tensions over the Nuclear Development programs in Iran (CIA.gov 2013). Irepedia.com estimates that on average 1,000 US citizens will travel to Iran. It is required that citizens obtain a visa, which must be obtained through a UN host country (UNDSS, 2013). “The U.S. government does not have diplomatic or consular relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran and therefore cannot provide protection or routine consular services to U.S. citizens in Iran. The Swiss government, acting through its Embassy in Tehran, serves as protecting power for U.S. interests in Iran” (Travel.state.gov, 2013) Majority of the people travel to Iran for journalism or photography. However, it is becoming a growing trend as a place for tourism. Iran’s appeal for tourism is based on the splendid historical sites and the claims of a very welcoming culture of people (Irepedia.com, 2013). Iran holds a very rich history. The history of Iran has left many magnificent mosques, mausoleums, and several
Public Relations and Historical Sites
Ashley Tomberg
Professor Don Olsen
Intercultural Communications
April 13, 2013
Iran is a country that very few American tourists would consider visiting. Iran is considered to be almost the age of history; it was home to one of the most ancient civilizations in the world. There is evidence of the current and historical impacts of Iran’s culture from the heart of Europe to the Nile River. Iran is a nation located in the Middle East; it is bodied by the Caspian Sea, the Gulf of Oman, and the Persian Gulf (Travel.State.gov, 2013). Iran is central to many conflict ridden nations. Iran’s eastern boarder is Iraq and Afghanistan on the west, and Pakistan comprises its southwest border. Every United Nation’s country have an advisory about traveling near these boarders due to the intrinsic risk of extremely high levels of violence and crime (UNDSS, 2013)
The United States CIA warn Americans against tourism to the country of Iran due to government tensions over the Nuclear Development programs in Iran (CIA.gov 2013). Irepedia.com estimates that on average 1,000 US citizens will travel to Iran. It is required that citizens obtain a visa, which must be obtained through a UN host country (UNDSS, 2013). “The U.S. government does not have diplomatic or consular relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran and therefore cannot provide protection or routine consular services to U.S. citizens in Iran. The Swiss government, acting through its Embassy in Tehran, serves as protecting power for U.S. interests in Iran” (Travel.state.gov, 2013) Majority of the people travel to Iran for journalism or photography. However, it is becoming a growing trend as a place for tourism. Iran’s appeal for tourism is based on the splendid historical sites and the claims of a very welcoming culture of people (Irepedia.com, 2013). Iran holds a very rich history. The history of Iran has left many magnificent mosques, mausoleums, and several
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