Book on ancient Tarikhaneh Mosque published

TEHRAN – A book on ancient Tarikhaneh Mosque, which is one of the oldest existing mosques in Iran, has recently been published in Persian.

Lush Golestan province to extend support for agritoursm

TEHRAN – Iran’s Golestan province will be extending support for bolstering agritoursm across its vast lush green lands.

Severe wind storm disrupts coastal tourism, shuts recreational piers on Qeshm Island

TEHRAN – A series of severe wind storms have disrupted coastal tourism, and shut recreational piers on Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf.

Some $3.1m paid to support tourism in North Khorasan

Tehran - The Iranian government has paid 132 billion rials ($3.1 million at the official rate of 42,000 rials) to support tourism businesses in North Khorasan province during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-December 20, 2020).

Pilot project to buttress tourism in UNESCO-tagged Yazd

TEHRAN –A pilot project is planned to promote tourism in the UNESCO-listed Yazd, which is a major travel destination in central Iran. 

Turkey requires negative COVID-19 tests for all Iranian passengers

TEHRAN – Iranian passengers to Turkey must provide negative COVID-19 test results before boarding, as the government looks to further reduce the risk of imported coronavirus cases amid increased international travel.

Iran, Afghanistan seek to bolster tourism ties

TEHRAN – Iran and Afghanistan are set to extend mutual tourism ties both in the current coronavirus era and when the pandemic is contained.  

Qatar 2022 World Cup a window of opportunity for Iran tourism, deputy minister says

TEHRAN – Iran should take the advantage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by its neighbor Qatar, as an ample opportunity to encourage its tourism sector, deputy tourism minister has said.

Coronavirus: world tourist arrivals fall by more than 70%

TEHRAN – World tourist arrivals fell by 72% over the first ten months of the year, according to data compiled by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

Iran halts UK flights over new COVID strain

TEHRAN – Iran has halted flights to and from the United Kingdom following the discovery of a new variant of COVID-19, which is said to spread faster than others.

1.5 million lose work in Iran as COVID hits tourism market

TEHRAN – The coronavirus epidemic has ruined more than 1.5 million jobs in Iran’s travel sector, tourism minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan said on Saturday.

A taste of Iran: Khoresht Mast

TEHRAN - In Persian cuisine, the term ‘khoresht’ mostly refers to thick, usually sour stews which are served as main meals alongside a rice dish.

Mobile phone registry to be simplified at Tehran airport

TEHRAN - Mobile phone registry will go online for inbound passengers arriving at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport.

Explore Malayer, a world city of woodcarving

Tehran - Wood carving is one of the oldest arts of humankind. Wooden spears from the Middle Paleolithic, as an example, reveal how humans have engaged in utilitarian woodwork for millennia.

Six historical objects identified in Siraf port

TEHRAN – A total of six historical objects have recently been identified in the ancient port of Siraf in southwest Iran.

7,000-year-old Tepe Hesar to be step closer for being global

TEHRAN – A restoration and landscaping project will soon be commenced on Tepe Hesar in northcentral Iran with the aim of having the 7,000 year-old archaeological hill prepared for a possible UNESCO registration.

Semnan to set up bureau to help safeguard historic texture 

TEHRAN – The Iranian city of Semnan is to set up a special cultural heritage bureau to bolster the conservation of its historic texture. 

‘First’ creative house of handicrafts set to make debut in Alborz

Tehran – The first creative house of handicrafts is set to make debut in Alborz province in close collaboration with state-run institutes, crafters, and private investors, provincial tourism chief announced on Saturday.  

By Afshin Majlesi

The disabled and fresh start for corona-hit tourism

Booking services, airports, transport facilities, hotel rooms, restaurants, public places, equipment rentals, and tourist attractions, or dealing with an untrained travel-related staff, all could be tough and time-consuming for people with disabilities who are left behind in many tourism destinations.

Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari could become biggest tourism hub of Iran: Rouhani

TEHRAN – Iranian president Hasaan Rouhani has said Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari, which is currently an under-the-radar destination, has [enormous] potential to become the biggest tourism hub of the country, CHTN reported on Monday.

National handicraft expo to remain online during pandemic

TEHRAN - The 34th national handicrafts exhibition of Iran, which is currently underway online due to coronavirus restrictions, will be extending for the months to come.

Quran inscriptions, ancient rhytons added to national heritage list

TEHRAN – A total of seven relics, including ancient copies of the holy Quran, and centuries-old rhytons, have recently been inscribed on Iran’s National Cultural Heritage list.

Bastam builds bicycle path to expand tourism

TEHRAN – Construction of a bicycle path has been commenced in Bastam in a bid to expand the tourism charms of the ancient tiny town, which is situated in north-central Iran.

Zahhak castle more reachable as stone walkway completed

TEHRAN – Zahhak castle has now become more reachable to modern visitors as a stone pedestrian walkway has been finalized to the once unconquerable monument.

New study tells tale of shipwreck found in northern Iran

TEHRAN – A fresh scientific study has shed a new light on the fate of a centuries-old shipwreck, which was found in 2005 in northern Iran.