Once the cradle of civilization and the world’s most popular tourism destination 2,700 years ago, Babylon has been closed to the world for the last 30 years.

But today we celebrate a new Iraq, an Iraq open for business with fantastic opportunities to build the New Babylon, a dynamic tourism destination based on world-class archeological sites, religious history, hospitable culture, and tremendous tourism potential.

The region boasts nearby Islamic pilgrimage destinations of Najaf and Karbala which attract over 5 million visitors each year supported by the new Najaf International Airport linking the region to the world.

Partners in prosperity

Living in the crossroads of the Middle East, Iraqis have historically been world-renown businessmen and traders. Today, a new economy is developing in Iraq, an economy away from failed state-owned businesses toward dynamic private business enterprises. Iraq’s tremendous oil wealth will lead to a dramatic reinvestment into the country’s economic infrastructure providing incredible investment opportunities in the coming years.

However, Iraqi businesses need capital and source market expertise to develop the tourism facilities that will attract lucrative domestic and international markets. 

Our “Relationship-based” Agenda.

The BTBOCF agenda will provide you the opportunity to learn about Babylon’s business environment, visit attractions and investment sites, and – most of all – meet local partners to develop long-lasting and profitable relationships. 

The US Babil Provincial Reconstruction Tourism Visionary Team: USAID senior goverance advisor in tourism, Mr John Heather, and Iraqi locally engaged staff, Mr Hadi Rasheed. 

Right > At the Ishtar Gate with Dr Osama, chairman of the Provicincial Reconstruction Committee, and heritage-tourism leader.