Comparing the Laws and Regulations of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Tourism with Developed Countries

The inherent problem lying with the lack of development in Iranian tourism industry prompted the author of the current research paper to put forward the hypothesis that it would probably be possible to find a solution through comparing the laws and regulations of the Islamic Republic of Iran with those of some developed countries. It is hoped that research projects like the present one can help get this overwhelmingly important industry get moving. For this purpose, the laws of the Islamic Republic of Iran and some developed countries on such areas as visa issuance, customs roles, transportation, cargo and passenger transfer laws, transit insurance and issues related to the judiciary and the courts were compared and contrasted. The current research project ends with an answer to the question: "Can a comparative study of the laws and regulations of the Islamic Republic of Iran and some developed western countries open a way into helping the Iranian tourism industry in order for it to thrive?" To answer the above question, one can safely say that "the laws and regulations of the Islamic Republic of Iran on tourism are thorough in terms of being parts of the Iranian international laws." A proper implementation of such laws, however, can contribute to not only evaluation of laws regarding tourism industry in the Islamic Republic of Iran but it can help introduce new techniques and initiatives in the process of sustainable tourism development.