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2024-05-01 18:15
Iranian artisans showcase skills at Expo 2024
TEHRAN - Tens of Iranian craftspeople showed off their skills as a marketing opportunity at the 6th International Export Potential Exhibition of the Islamic Republic of Iran (Iran Expo 2024), which was held in Tehran from April 27 to May 1.
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2024-04-15 18:06
Tourist arrivals in Iran tops six million in year
TEHRAN - More than six million foreign tourists arrived by air, road, and sea in Iran during the past Iranian calendar year, which came to an end on March 19.
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2024-04-13 18:01
Iran’s rural tourism: eight villages vie for UN recognition
TEHRAN – As this year’s UN Tourism deadline to submit applications for the best tourism villages evaluation draws near [April 24], Iran has nominated eight most qualified villages to vie for global recognition.
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2024-01-28 18:23
UN Tourism chief welcomes Iran’s decision to abolish visas for 33 countries
TEHRAN – Zurab Pololikashvili, the Secretary-General of the UN Tourism, formerly (UNWTO), has warmly welcomed Iran’s decision to cancel visas with 33 countries, expressing optimism about a vibrant future for tourism for the ancient country.
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2024-01-17 17:39
Tehran to host academic conference on health tourism
TEHRAN – Tehran will be playing host to a national conference on health tourism from Feb. 21 to 23.
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2023-11-22 17:33
Carnet de Passages en Douane: travel facilitated for Armenians driving to Iran
TEHRAN – Arrival in Iran has been facilitated for Armenians willing to visit the neighboring country in their own cars.
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2023-11-15 18:04
Iranian expats invest $291 million in homeland’s travel industry
TEHRAN - Iranian expatriates have invested some $291 million in the homeland’s travel & leisure industry over the past two years, Iran’s deputy tourism minister said on Tuesday.
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2023-11-15 17:53
Tourist arrivals in Iran jump 40 percent y/y
TEHRAN – Foreign arrivals to Iran during the first seven months of the current Iranian year were up 40% compared to the same period last year, the deputy tourism minister said.
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2023-11-13 16:11
Tehran mulls visa-free regimes for 68 countries, including Japan and Saudi Arabia
TEHRAN – Iran is considering abolishing visa requirements for passport holders from 68 countries, including Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Russia.
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2023-11-07 17:43
Universal network dedicated to Persian-speaking tourism professionals formed
TEHRAN – Several veteran Iranian experts have formed an Internet website and association devoted to Persian-speaking tourism professionals and experts from across the globe.
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2023-11-01 18:31
Tehran exhibit features celadon ware from China’s Zhejiang
TEHRAN – A collection of cultural material from China’s Zhejiang, with arrays of celadon ware among the highlights, has been put on show in Tehran.
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2023-10-30 17:08
Exhibition of Chinese artworks opens in Tehran
TEHRAN – A collection of Chinese objects, dating from the 17th to the 20th centuries, has been put on show at the Sa’dabad Cultural-Historical Complex, northern Tehran.
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2023-10-30 17:07
Chinese visits to Iran on the rise, government official says
TEHRAN – Chinese arrivals in Iran have been soaring at a faster pace even when compared to pre-pandemic levels, the deputy tourism minister said.
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2023-10-25 17:13
Tourist arrivals in Iran estimated to hit six million by yearend
TEHRAN – The Iranian government has estimated foreign tourist arrivals will reach six million by the end of the current year (March 19, 2024).
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2023-10-15 17:46
Iran’s tourism minister arrives in Uzbekistan to join UNWTO general assembly
TEHRAN – On Sunday, Iran’s tourism minister Ezzatollah Zarghami arrived in Uzbekistan to join the 25th session of the World Tourism Organization’s general assembly, which will be held in Samarkand on October 18 and 19.
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2023-10-03 17:48
Waiting time for Iran’s tourist visas shortened to one week, deputy minister says
TEHRAN—Iran’s deputy tourism minister has said the waiting time for the issuance of tourist visas has reduced to one week.
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2023-09-25 18:43
150 events to promote green tourism across Iran
TEHRAN—Over 150 recreational programs have been designed to promote green tourism across Iran, the deputy tourism minister said on Monday.
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2023-09-25 18:43
Iran sees 3.35 million foreign tourists in H1
TEHRAN—Iran saw 3.35 million tourist arrivals in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21), which soars 38 percent year on year, a government official said on Monday.
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2023-09-25 18:42
Iran approves unrestricted SIM cards for foreign tourists
TEHRAN - Iran has approved a proposal to provide special SIM cards to foreign visitors, a move that eliminates its Internet restrictions aimed at boosting tourism.
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2023-09-01 17:56
Tehran eyes closer tourism ties with China
TEHRAN—Iran’s deputy tourism minister Ali-Asghar Shalbafian has called for closer tourism ties with China, Mehr reported on Friday.
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2023-08-04 20:30
Russia’s Mantra Tourus to deepen ties with Iran
TEHRAN - Russia’s Mantra Tourus Holding is willing to foster collaboration with Iran’s tourism sector as the two counties scrap visa requirements for groups of five to 50 travelers.
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2023-07-17 18:50
Deputy tourism minister inaugurates massive water park
TEHRAN – On Monday, Ali-Shalbafian, the deputy tourism minister, inaugurated a massive water park during his visit to Yasuj, the capital of Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad province, southwest Iran.
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2023-07-14 19:14
Iran tourism revenues hit $6.2 billion in year, deputy minister says
TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism revenues were $6.2 billion in 2022, Ali-Asghar Shalbafian said on Wednesday.
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2023-07-12 18:10
Tehran considers waiving tourist visa requirements for 60 countries
TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran is considering a proposal for border easing based on which it may unilaterally drop visa requirements for passport holders of 60 states, the deputy tourism minister said on Wednesday.
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2023-07-08 19:16
UNESCO-designated Uramanat still unknown for many sightseers, deputy minister says
TEHRAN – The Uramanat landscape, which embraces countless cultural and natural attractions, is still unknown to many potential travelers, the deputy tourism minister said on Friday.
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2023-07-04 22:35
Iran targets six million medical tourists in year
TEHRAN – On Monday, Mahdi Safari, the deputy foreign minister for economic diplomacy, said Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to attract six million medical tourists per year, IRNA reported.
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2023-06-26 18:25
New technologies play key role in promoting Iran’s tourism, deputy minister says
TEHRAN – The implementation of new technologies can be effective in showcasing Iran’s tourist destinations to international visitors, the deputy tourism minister has said.
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2023-06-23 17:48
By Afshin Majlesi
Iran celebrates Aras as new UNESCO Global Geopark
JOLFA — On Wednesday, Iran celebrated the recent designation of Aras as the country’s third UNESCO Global Geopark in a ceremony held in Jolfa, northwest Iran.
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2023-05-20 20:55
Iran’s Shalbafian, Tatarstan’s Ivanov explore ways to step up cooperation on tourism
TEHRAN— On Friday, Iran’s deputy tourism minister Ali-Asghar Shalbafian and Tatarstan’s chairman of the state committee for tourism, Sergey Ivanov explored ways to expand cooperation on tourism.
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2023-05-20 20:53
Tehran, Moscow sign memorandum of understanding on tourism
TEHRAN - Iran and Russia on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand tourism cooperation.