Ali-Asghar Shalbafian

2021-12-01 17:29

Iran, UNWTO discuss rural tourism targets

TEHRAN – On Tuesday, Iran’s deputy tourism minister Ali-Asghar Shalbafian and UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili discussed ways to develop bilateral ties and to gain previously-defined rural tourism targets.

2021-11-29 17:35

Boosting maritime tourism needs careful planning, deputy minister says

TEHRAN – A carefully planned strategy is needed to promote maritime tourism on Iran’s northern and southern coasts, the deputy tourism minister has announced.

2021-11-28 21:31

UNWTO conference examines ways to develop sports tourism

TEHRAN – A host of international travel experts have discussed ways to expand sports tourism as one of the emerging propellers of the COVID-battered industry.

2021-11-24 21:00

Iran prepares to welcome Iraqi sightseers, pilgrims

TEHRAN – Iran is getting prepared to welcome more Iraqi sightseers, pilgrims, and medical travelers.

2021-11-22 19:00

Iranian tour leaders take part at Dubai Expo

TEHRAN – A team of Iranian tour leaders has participated at the Expo 2020 Dubai, which is currently underway in the UAE, the deputy tourism minister has announced.

2021-11-09 18:55

COVID did not stop medical tourism in Iran: deputy minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy tourism minister has said COVID-19 restrictions did not stop medical tourism in the country.

2021-11-06 18:20

Tehran, Caracas seek to expand tourism ties

TEHRAN – Iran and Venezuela officials have discussed expanding tourism ties including sharing traveling know-how, as well as holding exhibits and fam tours.

2021-11-05 21:03

Iran seeks to attract more tourists from China

TEHRAN - Home to one of the world’s oldest continuous major civilizations, with historical and urban settlements dating back to 7000 BC, Iran seeks to attract more foreign travelers, and in particular, vacationers from China.