Ali-Asghar Shalbafian

2022-05-09 18:24

Some $213m allocated to boost tourism infrastructure nationwide

TEHRAN – The Iranian government has allocated a budget of 60 trillion rials ($213 million) to boost tourism infrastructure all over the country, the deputy tourism minister has announced.

A Kurdish woman plays the daff in the UNESCO-designated Uramanat, western Iran. Kurdish people’s life is full of colors, songs, and music.

2022-03-11 18:45

Western Iranian provinces claim bigger share of tourist flow

TEHRAN – Despite having vibrant natural landscapes, countless historical sites, and above all, hospitable people, western Iranian provinces are still somehow lesser-known compared to other parts of the ancient land.

2022-03-08 20:56

Ambassador: Iran ski resorts, rail routes attractive to Chinese vacationers

TEHRAN – Beijing’s ambassador to Tehran Chang Hua has said ski resorts and rail routes are amongst Iran’s top attractions for Chinese travelers.

2022-03-05 18:46

Museum dedicated to historical documents, manuscripts inaugurated in Yazd

TEHRAN – A cultural heritage museum dedicated to historical documents and rare manuscripts was officially inaugurated in Yazd on Friday.

2022-02-26 18:39

We must properly introduce Iran to World Cup spectators: tourism minister

TEHRAN – Iran must take an immense opportunity to be provided by the upcoming Qatar World Cup to properly introduce the county to the international spectators of the major event, the tourism minister has said.

2022-02-09 18:29

Exquisite handicraft on display at Fajr festival

TEHRAN - Over 300 handmade artworks made by Iranian artisans and craftspeople are currently on display at the 6th edition of the Fajr national handicrafts festival, which officially opened to the public on Tuesday at the National Museum of Iran in downtown Tehran.

2022-01-16 17:48

Tehran smooths Iraqi travel flow, deputy tourism minister says

TEHRAN – Iran has renewed arrangements to facilitate travels for Iraqi nationals, the deputy tourism chief said on Saturday.

2021-12-26 21:36

Iran not to apply travel restrictions to all air passengers

TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy tourism minister has said the newly-declared travel restrictions do not apply to all air passengers.

2021-12-21 23:29

Iran plans to increase tourist exchanges with neighboring nations

TEHRAN – The exchange of tourists between Iran and its neighbors is expected to increase in the months to come, Iran’s deputy tourism minister Ali-Asghar Shalbafian has announced.

2021-12-07 18:11

Qatar World Cup a chance to dwindle Iranophobia, deputy minister says

TEHRAN – The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be a significant opportunity to represent the true face of Iran by efforts to dwindle the so-called anti-Iranian sentiments, the deputy tourism minister has said.

2021-12-05 18:22

Deputy minister, intl. officials exchange views on tourism

TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy tourism minister Ali-Asghar Shalbafian and several international officials have discussed ways to deepen ties in realms of traveling and cultural heritage.

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.

‘Untold stories’ now available for you to re-discover majestic Isfahan

2021-10-26 18:26

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