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2021-11-07 18:17
Intl. Health Congress of Islamic Countries opens in Tehran
TEHRAN – The 5th International Health Congress of Islamic Countries has brought together tens of representatives, experts, travel insiders, and private investors from its member states to discuss ways to develop medical tourism during the three-day event, which opened in Tehran 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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2021-09-06 19:21
By Afshin Majlesi
Ideas for traveling to Iran in coronavirus era
It goes without saying that the novel coronavirus has dramatically affected our lives and economy in nearly every corner of the globe. Its variants have even taken a bigger toll on traveling with an employment drop of millions.
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2021-08-23 18:08
Iran pavilion to spotlight vacation destinations, ancient crafts at Expo 2020
TEHRAN - Visitors to the Iran pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai will be able to soak up the ancient land in terms of rituals, handicrafts, cultural heritage, and travel destinations. The pavilion will also reveal more about medical tourism, novel startups, and off-the-beaten tracks.
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2021-06-18 18:13
Iranian president urges efforts to boost medical tourism
TEHRAN - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has urged sustainable efforts towards developing medical tourism across the country.
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2021-03-09 22:42
By Afshin Majlesi
Steps Iran must take to become leading player in medical tourism
As you are well aware, medical tourism is booming worldwide as about 20 to 24 million people are traveling for medical treatments annually. Factors such as increased care needs over longer lifespans, rising healthcare costs, and constant pressures on some insurance industries are reasons behind why some opt to travel abroad.
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2021-03-07 18:41
Seminar sharpens focus on how to safeguard traditional medicine
TEHRAN – Tens of health and cultural heritage experts, academia, researchers, and students have begun discussing ways to safeguard traditional medicine as intangible cultural heritage during an online seminar, which began in Tehran on Sunday.
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2021-02-14 17:45
By Afshin Majlesi
Discover outstanding example of Iranian bathhouse
In earlier times, bathhouses or hammams were not only places for bathing and cleaning up in Iran. They were also venues where people socialized, shared humor and news; a peaceful place for exchanging views about politics and everyday life.
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2021-01-22 16:49
Healthcare’s share of national budget surges twofold
TEHRAN – The national budget bill for the next calendar year (starting on March 20) has proposed 1.5 quadrillion rials (around $35 billion at the official rate of 42,000 rials) for the healthcare system, a more than twofold increase compared to the current year’s budget of 700 trillion rials (nearly $16 billion).
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2020-12-13 17:37
64 health projects inaugurated in South Khorasan
TEHRAN – Some 64 health projects were put into operation on Sunday in eastern South Khorasan province.
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2020-12-01 18:14
By Afshin Majlesi
Virtual, actual or in between: deputy minister briefs on Iran tourism during pandemic
For a long time, guided excursions have been at the heart of travel, but like everything else, the coronavirus pandemic has upset such events, and many starting to go online.
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2020-11-09 21:21
Mass, unplanned travels not approved: tourism minister
TEHRAN –Mass, unplanned and irresponsible travels are not approved to take place during the coronavirus era, Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan said on Monday.
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2020-10-02 19:16
We are formulating responsible, smart tourism for coronavirus-era, deputy minister says
TEHRAN – Regulations and rules for launching responsible and “smart” package tours are being formulated by senior experts of the tourism ministry in close cooperation with counterparts of the health ministry in a bid to somehow restart the sector which has come to a standstill since the coronavirus outbreak, deputy tourism minister has said.
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2020-10-02 19:15
By Afshin Majlesi
What are the opportunities for rural tourism in Iran?
Dotted with tens of thousands of ancient villages, rural tourism perfectly suits the trend of many inbound and even domestic vacationers who are seeking unique natural experiences, unspoiled landscapes, stay in authentic accommodation, and feel local lifestyles.
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2020-09-13 18:54
Iran should jump-start COVID-hit tourism under health protocols: VP
TEHRAN – First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri on Saturday tasked the tourism ministry with implementing strategic plans to help jump-start the country’s traveling sector ravaged by the coronavirus over the past couple of months.
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2020-09-02 20:25
Responsible tourism a workable solution for coronavirus era: minister
TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister has said that responsible tourism is a workable solution for holidaymakers to get assured of safe traveling during the coronavirus pandemic.
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2020-08-27 02:09
Nonzero: only 74 international travelers visit Iran during spring
TEHRAN – The number of foreign travelers to Iran has drastically plunged due to the global coronavirus pandemic as the Islamic Republic registered only 74 visits during the spring season.
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2020-08-25 19:09
People’s health is our first priority: tourism minister
TEHRAN – Iranian tourism minister has said that his ministry is in full coordination with the Ministry of Health for strictly implementing health protocols in travel destinations, hospitably centers, and museums, amongst others, underlining that “people’s health is our first priority.”
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2020-08-18 19:10
Coronavirus costs Iran’s tourism $2.8b so far, minister says
TEHRAN – Iran’s travel sector has suffered a loss of 12 trillion rials (some $2.85 billion at the official rate of 42,000 rials) since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, tourism minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan said on Monday.
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2020-08-15 22:40
Coronavirus: Isfahan historical sites to keep hosting online concerts if health rules observed
TEHRAN – Isfahan tourism department backs online concerts being held at historical sites of the central Iranian province if regulations both for the health of musicians and maintenance of the centuries-old sites are taken into account.
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2020-08-02 10:43
IKIA requires negative coronavirus test for passengers
TEHRAN – All passengers coming to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKIA) will need to provide proof they have tested negative for coronavirus to gain entry, said a senior official with the airport.
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2020-07-17 23:00
Coronavirus: Emirates reinstates flights to Tehran after six months halt
TEHRAN – Emirates has resumed its flights to/from the Iranian capital Tehran after some six months of halt over the coronavirus pandemic, which has dramatically lessened travels and air traffic in the global scene.
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2020-07-05 21:00
Lorestan province to hold fam tour despite pandemic
TEHRAN – Lorestan tourism department is scheduled to hold a familiarization tour in a bid to promote traveling to the western province.
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2020-07-02 00:16
Iran setting rules to resume foreign tourist arrivals amid pandemic
TEHRAN – The ministries of tourism and health in close collaboration with several other government bodies are defining a series of rules for admitting foreign travelers to the country amid a standstill in the global tourism industry caused mainly by the coronavirus.
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2020-06-23 21:24
Iran ‘has earned plaudits’ to ease COVID-19 impact on tourism, UNWTO says
TEHRAN – The United Nations World Tourism Organization has praised efforts made by Iran's tourism ministry to manage the travel industry during the coronavirus pandemic.
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2020-06-22 18:24
Iran ready to facilitate arrival of Afghan medical travelers: minister
TEHRAN – Iran is considering to make it easier for the Afghan nationals who are willing to visit the neighboring country for medical purposes, tourism minister has said.
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2020-06-06 18:03
Applying health protocols is a priority for tourism recovery, Rouhani says
TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani has emphasized the need for formulating health protocols as a top priority to get the tourism and handicrafts industry back on the right track as the sector is suffering from a grave recession in the midst of a coronavirus lockdown.
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2020-05-31 18:44
No restrictions for organizing package tours: deputy minister
TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy tourism minister Vali Teymouri has said that the ministry sees no restrictions for organizing package tours by travel agencies as far as health protocols to curb the coronavirus are observed.
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2020-05-29 21:58
Easing lockdown, Iran reopens UNESCO-registered Persepolis, other tourist destinations
TEHRAN – Iran has recently reopened the UNESCO-registered Persepolis, which was once the ceremonial capital of the mighty Achaemenid Empire, as well as many other tourist destinations to sightseers and history buffs, marking another phase in the easing of one of the world’s restrictions over the coronavirus outbreak.
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2020-05-05 23:47
First medical tourism center under construction in Urmia
TEHRAN – The first medical tourism center in Urmia, northwestern West Azarbaijan province, is under construction with 30 percent completion so far.
