The Taliban administration has said the number of foreign tourists in Afghanistan has increased by about 30% over the past three years, a claim made as it simultaneously speaks of expanding tourism services amid sweeping domestic restrictions.<\/p>\n
In a statement, the General Directorate of State-Owned Companies under the Taliban said the company “Afghan Tour UAE” has made travel easier for tourists by providing guide, hotel and transport services.<\/p>\n
According to the administration, security and improved services have been among the factors behind the increase in foreign visitors. However, the statement did not provide further details on the exact number of tourists, the basis for the comparison, or the countries they came from.<\/p>\n
Tourism in Afghanistan has in recent years remained heavily affected by security conditions, political restrictions and a lack of standard infrastructure, making it more important to assess the Taliban administration’s latest claims.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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