30 Afghan men enroll in Taliban-run tourism institute; foreign visitor numbers rise from 691 in 2021 to 7,000 in 2022.
30 Afghan men are enrolled in a Taliban-run tourism institute in Kabul, part of the group's efforts to boost tourism in the country. Despite restrictions on women and girls, a drop in violence and increased flight connections have attracted more foreign visitors, with numbers rising from 691 in 2021 to 7,000 in 2022. Afghanistan's rulers aim to attract tourists, primarily from China, to help boost the struggling economy.
April 30, 2024
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