April 13, 200521 yr http://sify.com/news/international/fullstory.php?id=13714448 Tehran: Iran, which long castigated the United States as the "Great Satan", is to promote its tourist potential on America's CNN television station and Britain's BBC, the country's vice-president for tourism Hossein Marachi has revealed to AFP. . . .
April 13, 200521 yr Author I'm sure stonings/floggings and prison tours showcasing imprisoned bloggers will be a big draw :lol
April 13, 200521 yr I've seen commercials that made Beirut look like a nice place to visit, so I'm sure with enough computer magic and some crack film editing Iran will appear to be like Monaco. Then again, perhaps the airing of commercials is a sign that they don't hate us as much as they used to.
April 15, 200521 yr CNN is looking the get their full Tehran bureau back it seems. The BBC may not be allowed to though because of the current fight between 10 Downing Street and Tehran.
April 15, 200521 yr I've actually been there, so I feel obliged give some education here... Terhan is a beautiful city, the country is spectacular and the people are friendly. I'm sure stonings/floggings and prison tours showcasing imprisoned bloggers will be a big draw I doubt it. No-one visits Florida to see Death Row, or 'Old Sparky'
April 16, 200521 yr Iran is beautiful, I mean it is the cradle of civilization. The influences from the meeting of the ancient cultures is unique.
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