Hotel projects worth over $28m underway in northwest Iran

TEHRAN – Two four-star hotels are being built in the northwestern province of Ardabil with a total budget of 1.2 trillion rials (Over $28 million).

Archaeological survey aims to spotlight cultural sequence in northwestern Iran

TEHRAN – A fresh archaeological season is scheduled to start today in Germi county, northwestern Ardebil province, in a bid to turn the spotlight on the long cultural sequence in the region.

Authorities planning big to make Ardebil winter tourism hub

TEHRAN – Tourism authorities of Ardebil province, northwestern Iran, have developed extensive plans to draw more tourists during the winter season by launching three new ski resorts in the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21).

By Morteza Alehashem

A glance at tourist attractions, must-see sites of Ardabil province

Ardabil Province is one of the thirty-one provinces of Iran. It is located in the northwest of the country, bordering the Republic of Azerbaijan, the provinces of East Azarbaijan, Zanjan, and Gilan. This province is home to many cultural and historical sites as well as tourist attractions with breathtaking views in a way it attracts a huge number of tourists from both inside and outside the country every year.

Ardebil to host chamomile harvesting festival

TEHRAN – Iran’s popular holiday destination, Fandoqlu Forest, known for flower farming and cool weather, will host its 5th National Festival of Chamomile Flowers this month.

Greece, England and Malaysia to attend ECO health tourism conference in Iran

TEHRAN – Several countries including Greece, England and Malaysia have announced readiness to attend the 2nd International Health Tourism Conference of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), which will be held in Iran’s Ardebil from June 18 to 20, IRIB reported.

Works by female crafters on show in Ardebil

TEHRAN – An exhibit of handicrafts, featuring works by female crafters and entrepreneurs, is currently underway in Ardebil, northwestern Iran.

Study begins on ruined historical bathhouse

TEHRAN – A team of Iranian experts has commenced studying on a recently excavated historical bathhouse used to be supplied with clay water pipes in northwest Iran.