www.anotherIraq.com By Walid Alwan The Chairman of the State Tourism &Travel Organization in Iraqi Kurdistan announced that many Lebanese tourism establishments have expressed their readiness to undertake projects in northern Iraq.
A high-ranking Lebanese delegation will visit the region shortly. It has already been agreed that both parties will establish a huge tourist project, which includes a five star hotel, restaurant and entertainment facilities.
The Lebanese will also set up an institute for tourism training and development.
The Chairman of the State Tourism &Travel Organization in Iraqi Kurdistan visited Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey and the U.A.E., in order to attract investment in Kurdistan, and to help in the efforts to develop its fledgling tourist industry.
After the promulgation of new law for State Tourism in Kurdistan, a major plan for developing tourism has been put forward. It focuses on international tourism projects and includes provision for the rapid development of the tourism infrastructure, tourist sites and the participation of international companies in Iraqi Kurdistan’s tourist industry.
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