According to the rooykardkish news website,These days, Kish Island demonstrates exceptional resilience and economic adaptability, exemplified by its daily provision of maritime services to more than 2,700 people. While halted flights and restrictions on air transport could have thoroughly disrupted the region’s tourism dynamics, a sea-based economy and the passenger maritime terminal have played pivotal and unexpectedly significant roles.
According to Rooikard-e-Kish, the Kish International Maritime Terminal has proven itself not only in normal times but also during crises, acting as more than just a transportation route. It has positioned itself as an active player in the sea-based tourism services chain.
Leveraging effective management, intellectual capital, and a focus on professional services tailored to the needs of tourists, the terminal has been able to compensate for the absence of air transport to a large extent.
Recent experiences have underscored that Kish Island’s managerial and logistical capacities exceed traditional expectations. Transforming a threat (flight suspensions) into an opportunity (maritime tourism development) stands as a prominent example of flexible governance and strategic thinking at the local level.
It is also essential to highlight that having a complementary role within national and regional tourism can pave the way for future utilization of maritime routes as a sustainable and supplementary model for the country’s transport network. This approach could strengthen the economic resilience of tourism-dependent areas.
Undoubtedly, the outcome of this crisis may compel urgent planning for developing maritime infrastructure in all eligible regions—something critical for elevating Iran’s position in international tourism.
The recent revival of Kish’s tourism in the absence of air transport hinges on the maritime economy, and this valuable capacity should be duly prioritized.
The Kish Maritime Terminal, beyond its ordinary functions, has once again proven to be a vital lifeline for the island’s connectivity, tourism, and economy. Serving over 2,700 departing passengers daily, the terminal’s continued development and maintenance must be regarded not just as a need, but as a forward-looking imperative.
