Qaleh Bala in Semnan Province Has the Capacity for World Registration
The head of the Ecotourism Accommodation Community of the country, while appreciating Semnan Province's hosting of the second National Ecotourism Festival, said: The synergy and active presence of the country's ecotourism community can pave the way for the world registration of Qaleh Bala village.
According to the reporter of Mirath Arya, Yavar Abeiri on Thursday, May 20, 2026, at the second National Ecotourism Festival hosted by Shahroud, while appreciating the organizers of this event, stated: Holding this gathering in a short period and with a high level of coordination indicates the solidarity and effort of the management team and tourism activists of Semnan province.
The head of the Ecotourism Accommodation Community of the country, while appreciating the Governor of Semnan, the Deputy Governor for Economic Affairs, the Director General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Semnan Province, and other stakeholders, added: Semnan province provided a worthy hosting for the activists in the country's ecotourism sector, and these efforts are commendable.
He considered the presence of the Deputy Minister of Tourism of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage as encouraging for the activists in this field and stated: The support and cooperation of national officials with the ecotourism community play an important role in the development of sustainable tourism and the strengthening of this industry.
Abeiri, referring to the activity of ecotourism associations across the country, noted: Despite limitations, activists in this field have taken valuable measures in attracting tourists and introducing local capacities, and the continuation of this synergy can pave the way for further development of tourism.
The head of the Ecotourism Accommodation Community of the country, referring to the successful experience of the world registration of Shafiabad village in Kerman, said: Last year, the active and cohesive presence of the ecotourism community in this village played an effective role in its world registration, and this experience showed that the popular and specialized capacities of this field can be effective in achieving national goals.
He expressed hope that the widespread presence of ecotourism activists in Qaleh Bala village can also pave the way for the world registration of this village and be another honor for the country.
Abeiri concluded by wishing a pleasant and fruitful stay for the guests of this gathering and thanked the efforts of all those involved in organizing the second National Ecotourism Festival.