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2021-10-10 17:45
30 historical monuments restored in eastern Iran
TEHRAN - A total of 30 historical buildings and aging structures, which are located in South Khorasan province, have been restored since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21), the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.
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2021-10-09 18:35
Iranian president tours Delvari Museum
TEHRAN – On Friday, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi toured Ra’is Ali Delvari Museum, which displays the personal belongings and weapons of the hero of the anti-colonial struggle in southern Iran.
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2021-10-09 18:32
What are expert prospects for tourism recovery?
TEHRAN – Though international tourism has revealed signs of a rebound as some destinations eased travel restrictions over the past couple of months, the lack of international coordination and slow vaccination rates in several countries and regions suggest it may need a longer time to bounce back.
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2021-10-09 18:27
Maragheh tomb towers on the verge of destruction
TEHRAN – The ancient city of Maragheh in northwestern Iran is home to magnificent tomb towers that are unfortunately at risk of being destroyed over time.
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2021-10-08 17:57
Restoration begins on historical cistern in Semnan
TEHRAN – A restoration project has been commenced on a Qajar-era (1789-1925) Ab-Anbar (cistern) in the centuries-old village of Biabanak, Sorkheh county, north-central province of Semnan.
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2021-10-08 17:56
Iranian museums welcome cooperation with other SCO members
TEHRAN – Iran encourages cooperation between museums of member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Mohammadreza Kargar, the director of museums and historical properties at Iran’s tourism ministry has announced.
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2021/10/08
By Afshin Majlesi
World Post Day: a brief history of postal service in ancient Iran
TEHRAN - World Post Day is celebrated on October 9, the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874 in the Swiss capital, Bern. It is an occasion to recognize the invaluable contributions of postal workers and post offices to our societies all over the world.
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2021-10-03 18:25
Iranian, Turkish experts discuss ways to reinforce health tourism
TEHRAN - An expert gathering in Van, Turkey, on Saturday discussed collaborations and exchange of studies and experiences related to health tourism between Van and the Iranian city of Maragheh in East Azarbaijan province.
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2021-10-03 18:23
70% of Iranian hotel employees vaccinated against coronavirus
TEHRAN-The vaccination of hoteliers and hotel staff against coronavirus has reached 70 percent to date, the head of the Association of Iranian Hoteliers has announced.
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2021-10-03 18:20
Coronavirus: Mehregan observed online to renew friendships
TEHRAN – On Saturday, Iranian Zoroastrians in Yazd celebrated their ancient festival of Mehregan virtually over coronavirus concerns.
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2021-10-02 20:48
Tourism sector to create more than 14,000 jobs in Mazandaran
TEHRAN – Underway tourism-related projects in Mazandaran province are estimated to generate more than 14,000 jobs upon their completion, CHTN reported on Friday.
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2021-10-02 20:48
New agritourism farm comes on stream in northern Iran
TEHRAN –A vast agritourism farm has been inaugurated in the city of Gorgan, northern province of Golestan, the provincial tourism chief has announced.
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2021-10-02 20:47
By Afshin Majlesi
Reissuance of Iran visas won’t cause a flood of tourists, expert says
TEHRAN – In a response to some complaints, Iranian Tour Operators Association Director Ebrahim Pourfaraj has said the reissuance of Iranian tourist visas won’t trigger a flood of visitors to the country.
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2021-10-02 20:46
Evidence pushes back history of human presence in Masuleh to late Bronze Age
TEHRAN – A series of newly-found archaeological evidence indicates the history of human presence in Masuleh and its surrounding mountains in northern Iran dates back to the late Bronze Age (2000-1500 BC), which is extremely older than previously believed.
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2021-10-01 18:18
Historical sites in Bushehr unaffected by quake
TEHRAN –A magnitude 5.2 earthquake rattled parts of the city of Bandar Ganaveh, Bushehr province on Friday, however, it caused no damage to historical sites across the southwestern province.
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2021-10-01 18:17
Tourism prevents Iranophobia, experts say
TEHRAN – Domestic tourism experts believe that Iranophobia across the world can be mitigated with tourism, IRNA reported on Friday.
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2021-10-01 18:16
Ways to foster tourism in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad to be explored, Iranian president says
TEHRAN – On Friday, Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi paid a visit to Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad where he issued a decree to examine ways to develop the tourism industry of the southwestern province.
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2021-09-29 17:54
Majestic Shah Cheragh where mirrors and glass shards cover every inch
TEHRAN – The dazzling shrine of Shah Cheragh is a major tourist destination and pilgrimage site in the ancient city of Shiraz, southern Iran.
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2021-09-29 17:16
Tourism projects worth $16.6m to be inaugurated in southern Iran
TEHRAN –A total of 16 tourism-related projects, worth 700 billion rials ($16.6 million at the official exchange rate of 42,000 rials per dollar), are scheduled to come on stream in the southern province of Kerman on the occasion of National Tourism Week (September 27-October 4).
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2021-09-29 17:15
Inmates trained as crafters in Zanjan
TEHRAN –A total of 70 inmates have recently been trained as crafters in prisons across northwestern Zanjan province during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year 1400 (started March 21), the deputy provincial tourism chief has announced.
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2021-09-28 18:45
Ilkhanid-era tombstone discovered in central Iran
TEHRAN – An ancient tombstone, estimated to date from the Ilkhanid era (1256 to 1335), has recently been discovered in one of the surrounding hills near Mahallat, central Iran.
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2021-09-28 18:44
Tourism projects worth $159.5m underway in Semnan
TEHRAN-A total of 30 tourism-related projects worth 6.7 trillion rials ($159.5 million at the official exchange rate of 42,000 rials per dollar) are currently underway across the north-central Semnan province, the provincial tourism chief has announced.
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2021-09-28 18:42
Savior of Urartian inscription tours National Museum of Iran
TEHRAN – Cultural heritage lover, Rahim Oshnavi Mahmoudzadeh, has paid a visit to the National Museum of Iran to which he donated a fragment of Urartian inscription some half a century ago.
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2021-09-27 17:18
Over 80k Iranian pilgrims travel to Iraq to partake in Arbaeen procession
TEHRAN – Head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Alireza Rashidian has said more than 80,000 Iranian pilgrims have traveled to Iraq so far to partake in the huge annual Arbaeen procession.
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2021-09-27 17:10
Historic neighborhoods of Soltanieh to be equipped for tourism
TEHRAN – Soltanieh, which is home to a UNESCO-designated monument of the same name, has undergone an intensive urban study intended to equip the ancient city for tourism.
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2021-09-27 17:07
Iran plans to resume tourist visas next month: minister
TEHRAN – Iran plans to resume tourist visas by next month after months of suspension amid strict government measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the tourism minister announced on Monday concurrent with World Tourism Day.
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2021-09-25 18:56
Tourism has unique ability to make sure nobody is left behind: UNWTO
TEHRAN – On the occasion of World Tourism Day, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has ensured every part of the sector has a say in its future – including communities, minorities, youth, and those who would otherwise be at risk of being left behind.
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2021-09-25 18:54
Qom’s crafters to take part at Dubai Expo
TEHRAN - A number of handicrafts masters and artisans from the central Iranian province of Qom are planned to participate at the Dubai Expo, which will be held from October 1 to March 31, the provincial tourism chief has announced.
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2021-09-25 18:53
Time to ‘fully develop’ tourism economy in Ilam province, Iranian president says
TEHRAN – Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi has urged his administration to make extra efforts to fully develop the tourism-related economy in Ilam province.
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2021-09-24 17:40
Lorestan’s museums begin to reopen
TEHRAN – Cultural heritage museums and historical sites across Lorestan province began to reopen Thursday after being closed for weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
