Iran <\/a><\/strong>has been recommended as a top travel destination for 2017 as the country takes steps to ease visa rules for foreign tourists.<\/p>\n

Business Insider<\/a><\/strong> has named Iran among 50 places to travel to in 2017, commending the country\u2019s security as a key factor behind attracting more tourists.<\/p>\n

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Iran <\/a><\/strong>is considered as one of the safest countries in the Middle East.<\/p>\n

Business Insider has foreseen a tourist influx into Iran with more new direct flights operated from European capitals to Tehran.<\/p>\n

The country\u2019s tourism sector has already been thriving in the wake of a landmark nuclear deal with the six world powers back in July 2015.<\/p>\n

Back in 2014, the country hosted more than 5 million tourists, earning some $7.5 billion in revenue.<\/p>\n

Iran aspires to host 20 million tourists annually by 2025, with expectations of expanding the tourist sector to $30 billion.<\/p>\n

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Iranian authorities have already unveiled sweeping plans including easing visa restrictions as well as constructing new hotels as part of efforts to attract more foreign tourists.<\/p>\n

Issuing visas on arrival at the airport for nationals of 190 countries as well as issuing electronic visas are among the initiatives the Iranian officials are mulling in this regard.<\/p>\n