Tourism development and job creation in Lorestan province
First Four-Star Hotel Opens in Aligudarz with ۶,۱۰۰-Billion-Rial Investment
- First four-star hotel inaugurated in Lorestan province
- Total investment of 6,100 billion rials (5,000 billion private, 1,100 billion bank loans)
- Direct employment for more than 40 people
- Project land area of 11,000 square metres with 50 rooms and 120 beds
Saeed Shahrokhi, the Governor of Lorestan province in western Iran, announced today the inauguration of the province’s first four-star hotel in the city of Aligudarz. Speaking at the opening ceremony, he emphasised the strategic role of tourism in regional development and stated that the project, delivered by the private sector, was launched with the aim of raising the standard of visitor amenities and hospitality services.
Highlighting the scale of the investment, the governor noted that the total construction cost for the complex amounts to 6,100 billion rials — a significant figure for the tourism sector. Detailing the project’s financing structure, Shahrokhi explained that 5,000 billion rials came from direct private-sector investment, while the remaining 1,100 billion rials were secured through bank loans.
Turning to the economic impact of the scheme, the Lorestan governor said the hotel’s operation will create direct employment for more than 40 people. He expressed confidence that comprehensive support for tourism projects and the attraction of private investors will play an effective role in reducing the province’s unemployment rate and improving local livelihoods.
On the technical and architectural specifications of the complex, Shahrokhi noted that the hotel is built on a plot of land measuring 11,000 square metres. The dedicated project footprint covers 6,350 square metres and comprises 50 rooms with a total capacity of 120 beds.
