[custom_adv] Tourism ministers of countries selected the historical city of Tabriz as the capital of tourism in 2018. [custom_adv] On the final day of the 9th Conference of Tourism Ministers (December 21-23) in Niamey, Niger, ministers of tourism of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states approved the selection of Tabriz as the capitals of Islamic tourism in 2018. [custom_adv] Numerous famous cities were nominated as the possible candidates, among which Tabriz was chosen, thanks to its cultural and historical potentials, its beauties and all its brilliant tourist future. [custom_adv] This magnificent title will definitely be the most important step of all international achievements of Tabriz. [custom_adv] Tabriz municipality, along with all other effective organizational organizations of the city, appreciates this valued opportunity, trying to take all necessary strides to introduce this beautiful city to the world and attract world's tourists and explores. [custom_adv] Indeed, the old history, rich culture, brilliant civilization, matchless tourist attractions, undeniable social potentials, soothing weather , traditional sites, modern shopping centers and a vast array of capabilities in different fields can lead help Tabriz with realizing the goals of Tabriz 2018. [custom_adv] In this regard, Tabriz municipality has been increasing both its international maneuvers, meetings, exhibitions, efforts, and domestic infrastructural activities to highlight the name of Tabriz, the turquoise of and now… the tourism capital of countries. [custom_adv] To ensure Tabriz’s hospitality will live up to its status, a taskforce comprising five ministries and Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization has been formed to oversee preparations. [custom_adv] In December 2015, Tabriz was selected as the capital of tourism in 2018 by the Organization of Cooperation. [custom_adv] Qeshm Airlines launched its Tabriz-Hamburg route on Friday to help improve the city's global profile ahead of its hosting of tourism ministers from countries next year. [custom_adv] During its long history, the city was ransacked by Mongolian raiders and Ottoman invaders and razed by devastating earthquakes, but was rebuilt every time. [custom_adv]