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2021-10-27 19:00
Qatar World Cup opens up opportunity for Iran tourism: deputy minister
TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran should benefit from the 2022 World Cup as a considerable opportunity to promote its distinctive travel attractions, the deputy tourism minister has said.
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2021-10-24 18:02
By Afshin Majlesi
Danish ambassador tells of his 'unforgettable' visit to Isfahan
ISFAHAN – On Thursday evening, when I was roaming through the gorgeous Imam Square of Isfahan, I suddenly bumped into the Danish ambassador to Iran, Jesper Vahr, and his family who were also touring the UNESCO-designated site.
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2021-10-20 19:00
Three historical windmills restored for tourism
TEHRAN - Three historical Asbads (windmills) have recently been restored in the khaf county of Khorasan Razavi province to attract travelers.
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2021-10-20 17:20
Discover Ibn Babawayh cemetery in southern Tehran
TEHRAN – Ibn Babawayh is a vast historical cemetery located in Rey, southern Tehran, in which many Iranian figures have been laid to rest.
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2021-10-19 22:03
Iranian travel agencies invited to attend Expo 2020
TEHRAN – The Association of Iranian Travel Agencies has invited domestic travel businesses to attend Iran pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, which is currently underway in UAE.
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2021-10-17 18:52
Qeshm’s tourist arrivals up 20 percent y/y
TEHRAN – Qeshm Island recorded over 2.8 million visitors during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21).
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2021-10-15 20:00
Russia to lift COVID ban on flights to Iran, other countries
TEHRAN - Russia is scheduled to lift its COVID-19 ban on flights to Iran and several other countries as of Nov. 9, the government coronavirus task force said on Thursday.
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2021-10-13 22:00
Five agritourism farms to open to public in northwest Iran
TEHRAN – Five agritourism farms will come on stream in the lush and fertile regions of East Azarbaijan province, northwest Iran.
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2021-10-13 21:30
Coronavirus: Lorestan registers 6,000 overnight stays in H1
TEHRAN – Vacationers made some 6,000 overnight stays in hotels and guest houses of Lorestan province during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year 1400 (started March 21) as many potential visitors stayed home since virus restrictions began in early 2019.
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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 18:32
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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2021-10-03 21:00
80 sites in Ardestan in line for excavation
TEHRAN – A total of 80 ancient sites, scattered across Ardestan county in central Iran, need to undergo archaeological excavation, the Ardestan tourism chief said on Sunday.
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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
Iran pavilion hailed by visitors at Expo 2020
TEHRAN - Iran pavilion at the prestigious Expo 2020 Dubai has been hailed by visitors, CHTN reported on Saturday.
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2021-10-01 21:11
Lesser-known destinations to gain footholds on tourism map
TEHRAN – Much more attention will be devoted to various destinations in the west side of Iran, the ones which are generally lesser-known to potential sightseers and vacationers, an official with the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has said.
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2021-10-01 20:30
Coronavirus causes $167m damage to Golestan’s tourism
TEHRAN – The tourism industry of the northern province of Golestan has taken some seven trillion rials (about $167 million at the official exchange rate of 42,000 rials per dollar) hit from the coronavirus outbreak over the past two years.
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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 19:00
Relief Foundation clients launch 47 tourism business plans
TEHRAN – Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation has announced that 47 employment projects in the field of tourism have been so far launched by its clients.
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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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2021-09-28 21:30
Tiny teahouse in Tehran brews up love for customers
TEHRAN - With his trimmed beard, red scarf, and bronze-colored waistcoat, Kazem Mabhutian serves a steady stream of customers in the smallest and oldest teahouse in Tehran, but at 63 years old, he is counting on God to find him a successor.
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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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2021-09-22 17:59
By Afshin Majlesi
Iran tourism prepares for a comeback
TEHRAN – Iran considers reopening borders to foreign vacationers as its new tourism minister has said the government will soon scrap visa restrictions.
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2021-09-19 21:22
Minister appoints new deputies for tourism and cultural heritage
TEHRAN – Iranian minister Ezzatollah Zarghami on Sunday appointed new deputies for tourism and cultural heritage affairs.
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2021-09-17 18:28
UNWTO plans restart of tourism across Asia and the Pacific
TEHRAN – Tourism leaders from across Asia and the Pacific have met to plan the sector’s restart and recovery even as borders remain closed throughout the region.
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2021-09-15 19:30
Iran wants UNESCO recognition for archaeologically-rich Sialk
TEHRAN – Iran is preparing to nominate its archaeologically-rich Sialk Hill for a possible UNESCO registration.
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2021-09-13 18:36
Iranian hotels suffer $4.8 billion loss since start of pandemic
TEHRAN – Iranian hotels have lost 202 trillion rials (some $4.8 billion at the official exchange rate of 42,000 rials per dollar( of potential revenues as the COVID-19 pandemic drastically curbed travel in the country, the Iranian Hotel Association has said.
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2021-09-07 19:26
Laser-cleaning utilized as pilot project by Iranian archaeologists
TEHRAN – A team of Iranian researchers and archaeologists has applied a laser beam in their pilot project to clean ancient iron artifacts.
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2021-09-07 19:25
Eight strong reasons to visit Iran
TEHRAN - If you’re drawn to places where echoes of ancient civilizations resonate down through the ages, Iran could be your thing.
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2021-09-04 22:00
Isfahan University to offer academic courses on tourism
TEHRAN – The University of Isfahan is preparing to offer academic courses on tourism in consultation with related organizations and institutions, an official with the university has announced.
