Taliban, Afghanistan
The Taliban are working to woo tourists to Afghanistan despite ongoing challenges
Afghanistan’s rulers are pariahs on the global stage, largely because of their restrictions on women and girls. The economy is struggling, infrastructure is poor, and poverty is rife. And yet, foreigners are visiting the country.
The Taliban are working to woo tourists to Afghanistan
Foreigners are visiting the country, encouraged by the sharp drop in violence, increased flight connections with hubs like Dubai.
Taliban hopes to make Afghanistan a tourism hotspot
The Taliban is hoping to turn Afghanistan into a tourism spot. Officials face many challenges including the country’s treatment of women.
From spring offensive to charm offensive: The Taliban are working to woo tourists to Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Around 30 men are crammed into a Kabul classroom, part of the debut student cohort at a Taliban-run institute training tourism and hospitality professionals. It’s a motley crew. One student is a model. Another is 17 and has no job history.
The Taliban are working to woo tourists to Afghanistan
But they are all eager to promote a different side of Afghanistan. And the Taliban are happy to help. Afghanistan’s rulers are pariahs on the global stage, largely because of their restrictions ...
After a violent coup, the Taliban turn their sights to boosting tourism
Afghan women are banned from studying beyond sixth grade – and they don’t know anything about tourism or hospitality. But they are all eager to promote a different side of Afghanistan. And the Taliban are happy to help.
Taliban-run tourism institute aims to attract more travelers to Afghanistan
A Taliban-run tourism and hotel management institute has opened its doors to students in an effort to attract more tourists to Afghanistan, officials say.
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