Tourist complexes under construction in Ardabil

TEHRAN – Three tourist complexes are currently under construction across the northwestern province of Ardabil, the provincial tourism chief has announced. 

Another rural hotel being constructed in Ardabil

TEHRAN – Over the past couple of years, several small hotels and eco-lodges have been built across Iran’s Ardabil province, which is home to lush natural beauties and hospitable people.

Ardabil’s ‘biggest’ 5-star hotel under construction

TEHRAN – Private investors are now constructing a 5-star hotel, which according to local officials would be the “biggest” of its kind in the northwestern Ardabil province.

Off the beaten track: rural complex expected to lift tourism in Iranian village 

TEHRAN – A vast tourism complex is being constructed in Kour Abbaslu village, Nir county, the northwestern province of Ardabil, Nir’s tourism chief has said.

Eco-lodges under construction in Ardabil

TEHRAN – A total of six eco-lodge units are currently under construction across the northwestern province of Ardabil, the provincial tourism chief announced on Monday.

Handicraft sector creates over 200 jobs in Ardabil

TEHRAN – The handicrafts sector has generated over 200 job opportunities in the northwestern Ardabil province during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year 1400 (started March 21), a local tourism official has announced.

Raisi set to visit Ardabil in line with provincial trips

TEHRAN - Vice President for Executive Affairs Solat Mortazavi announced on Sunday that President Ebrahim Raisi will start a tour Ardabil Province in the middle of the week.

75 historical objects restored in Ardabil in H1

TEHRAN - A total of 75 historical relics have been restored by teams of cultural heritage experts and restorers in the northwestern province of Ardabil during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year 1400 (started March 20), the provincial tourism chief has said. 

Three Iranian villages nominated for UNWTO label

TEHRAN – The Iranian villages of Kharanaq, Barandaq, and Lark have been nominated for the ‘Best Tourism Villages’ label, which the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is projected to grant to a selection of rural destinations across the globe.

Five excavators arrested in northwest Iran

TEHRAN – Police have recently detained five unauthorized diggers in an archaeologically rich province in northwest Iran.

Properties in northwest Iran approved as national heritage 

TEHRAN – Six historical properties including a mosque, tower, and a cemetery, which are located in Ardabil province, have recently been added to Iran’s national heritage list. 

Nomadic tent hotel to be established in Ardabil  

TEHRAN – A nomadic tent hotel is planned to be established in northwestern Ardabil province, a local tourism official has announced. 

Hotel project worth over $71m underway in Ardabil

TEHRAN –A four-star hotel is being built in the northwestern province of Ardabil with a total budget of three trillion rials ($71.4 million at the official exchange rate of 42,000 rials per dollar). 

Archaeologists discover Seljuk-era structure in Ardabil

TEHRAN – During their recent excavations in Ardabil, Iranian archaeologists have discovered some architectural remains, which are estimated to date from the Seljuk era (1037–1194).

Roofing covers almost complete over ‘city of the mouthless’

TEHRAN – The project of installing a series of custom-made roofing covers has become almost complete to help protect Shahr-e Yeri, a unique archaeological site in northwest Iran, from further erosion.

Ardabil hosts Arabian horse beauty contest

A trainer works with an Arabian horse during a horse beauty contest held in Ardabil, July 15, 2021.

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.