Ali Sadr Cave: Stepping into Jurassic era!

TEHRAN – Each day tens of domestic and foreign sightseers set foot in Ali Sadr Cave, a gigantic water-filled cavern wieldy believed to date from Jurassic era.

15 Eco-lodges to open in southeast Iran

TEHRAN – A total of 15 eco-lodges are about to open doors to travelers in Sistan-Baluchestan province, a booming yet untapped tourist destination in southeast Iran.

Yazd to host air sports tourism event

TEHRAN – The rugged landscape of Yazd province in central Iran will play host to a four-day festival of air sports tourism, which will start on October 31.

Iran’s 5-month outbound passengers +20.9% y/y: official

TEHRAN – Over 3.4 million Iranians traveled abroad during the first five months of the current [Iranian] calendar year (started on March 21, 2017), an increase of 20.9 percent from a year earlier, a tourism official said on Monday.

Each tourist means 30 barrels of oil in revenues for Iran

TEHRAN – Every single foreign tourist visiting Iran spends an average of $1,200, bringing in income as much as exporting 30 barrels of oil, the Iranian tourism chief said in a meaningful comparison as the country seeks to cut reliance on oil incomes.

Historical lodgings can buttress Iranian hospitality industry

TEHRAN – Abundant historical mansions scattered across Iran, if restored properly as tourist lodgings, can bolster hospitality industry of the country that is steadily becoming a hot tourist destination.

Foreign tour guides start pre-WFTGA sightseeing in Iran

TEHRAN – Over 140 tour guides from 35 countries on Wednesday embarked on a three-day sightseeing in Iran ahead of the 17th World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations convention, which will be held in Tehran from Jan. 28 to Feb. 1.

Le Figaro: From skiing to sightseeing; Iran, an original destination

TEHRAN – A year after the implementation of Iran’s historic nuclear deal, the country is a widening source of charm for the French as both travelers and tour operators focus on its natural and cultural richness, Le Figaro reported on Jan. 20.

Tchogha Zanbil, a fascinating tourist destination in southwest Iran

TEHRAN – The magnificent ruins of Tchogha Zanbil is amongst the topmost tourist attractions in southwest Iran as it is considered by many the finest surviving example of the Elamite architecture in the globe.

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Travelers visit the historical Vank Cathedral in the New Julfa district of Isfahan, central Iran, November 23, 2016.

Kandovan: Scenic village filled with troglodyte homes

The historic Kandovan village located in northwest Iran is filled with scenic troglodyte homes in the shape of stony ice-cream cones which are still inhabited.

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Iran tourism for women: Safe or not safe?

Culture, history, landscape, food and people amongst compelling reasons for traveling to Iran

By Justine Oliver - With sanctions on Iran being relaxed and airlines including British Airways reintroducing direct flights to Tehran, Iran is once again attracting foreign businesses and travelers. Having just returned from a one-month self-drive tour of the country, I can assure you the destination has much to offer.

Iran becoming a major destination for European tourists: EU official

TEHRAN – The European Union commissioner for industry and entrepreneurship said on Tuesday that Iran is being turned into a major tourism destination for European travelers.

Over $4m channeled into ecotourism projects in Iran

TEHRAN – In line with the goal of promoting ecotourism industry, Iran has allotted 140 billion rials (over $4 million) to the construction of 258 lodging facilities across the country.

Tax exemption to incentivize tourism investment in Iran

TEHRAN – Iran will grant years of tax exemption to both domestic and foreign businesses and individuals as an incentive for ramping up investments in its tourism sector, Deputy Economy Minister Mohammad Khazaei said on Sunday.