Iran affords opportunity to nominate tourism villages for UNWTO status  

TEHRAN – Home to many top tourism villages, Iran has a considerable chance to have some of those registered by the World Tourism Organization.

ECO secretary-general visits Iran’s southern Shahid Rajaei port

TEHRAN - Secretary-General of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Khosro Nazeri, along with some of the members of the organization’s Council of Permanent Representatives (CPR), visited Iran’s Shahid Rajaei Port in southern Hormozgan Province on Thursday, the portal of Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) reported.

Mazandaran boosts ecotourism 

TEHRAN-Northern province of Mazandaran has developed its ecotourism by adding over 25 new eco-lodge units to its hospitality sector, IRNA reported on Friday.

Tehran tourism fair: WCC-designated cities, villages signal off-the-beaten routes

TEHRAN – Natives of 14 Iranian cities and villages, which have been inscribed as handicraft hubs by the World Crafts Council, showed off skills at the four-day Tehran fair to help define novel travel destinations.

By Seyed Amir Mahmoud Mojabi and Sahand Dabiri

Ecotourism in Iran: opportunities and challenges

TEHRAN - Ecotourism, if considered as a responsible trip to natural areas, will preserve the environment and establish a comfortable life for local people.

Ancient caravanserai restored to host modern trippers

TEHRAN – One of the once highly prosperous Shah-Abbasi caravanserais, which is located in central Iran, has been fully restored to the former glory; this time to host modern travelers.   

When a river flows through scorching desert

Situated in the heart of Iranian plateau, the UNESCO-registered Lut Desert conjures up scenes of barrenness, scorching heat, and thirsty landscape.  But there is something that surprises every visitor; the existence of a wide river flowing through the desert.

Kordestan villages should reap fruit of ecotourism

TEHRAN – The scenic villages of Kordestan province should reap the fruit of ecotourism as a major economic stimulus, the provincial tourism chief has announced. 

Ground broken for national museum of ‘red gold’

TEHRAN – Construction of a long-awaited national museum of saffron officially began on Thursday with a ground-breaking ceremony in the northeastern Qaenat region which is famed for its ‘red gold’.

Webinar to discuss ecotourism challenges in Kordestan 

TEHRAN – The western province of Kordestan will host an online seminar on Tuesday to discuss ecotourism challenges in the region, the deputy tourism chief has announced. 

Iran seeks UNESCO tag for gigantic geopark

TEHRAN – Iran has recently submitted an all-inclusive dossier on its Tabas Geopark to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization amid hopes to win a UNESCO status for the gigantic landscape.

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.

Birdwatching needs more investment to propel tourism: expert

TEHRAN – Birdwatching in Golestan needs more investment to propel tourism growth in the northern Iranian province, IRNA quoted an expert as saying on Thursday.

Eco-lodge complexes inaugurated in Sistan-Baluchestan

TEHRAN - Three eco-lodge complexes have recently been inaugurated in southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan on the occasion of the National Day of Village and Nomads, observed annually on October 7, a local tourism official has announced.

Relief Foundation clients launch 47 tourism business plans

TEHRAN – Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation has announced that 47 employment projects in the field of tourism have been so far launched by its clients.

Lipar, a tiny lake in pink

TEHRAN – Lipar is a small lake in southeast Iran that usually turns pink.

Over 650 rural tourism projects funded in 4 years

TEHRAN – A total of 656 rural tourism development projects have been funded over the past four years.

Impact of coronavirus on World Heritage will be felt for years, UNESCO says

TEHRAN - The global coronavirus outbreak is the sort of disaster whose effects on World Heritage sites will last for years to come, according to a study conducted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization.

First agritourism farm to make debut in Minudasht

TEHRAN – The first-ever agritourism permit in Minudasht county has been issued for a vast farm, which is located in the lush green Golestan province in northern Iran, Minudasht tourism director announced on Sunday.

Long-neglected cave to be equipped for tourism in northeast Iran

TEHRAN – Long neglected Mazdavand Cave in Khorasan Razavi province, which can grow even more prosperous than the renowned Ali Sadr Cave, will be equipped for tourism to serve sustainable development in terms of local economy and employment, a provincial official has said.

Preparing national document on ecotourism ‘necessary’: official

TEHRAN – It is necessary to prepare a national document and provide the legal infrastructure for expanding educational and cultural activities to develop ecotourism in the country, the director of the Natural History Museum and Genetic Resources of the Department of Environment, has said.

Eco-lodges have enough potential to alter tourism in Bushehr: official 

TEHRAN – A total of 56 eco-lodge units, which have been inaugurated across Bushehr province over the past four years, has enough potential to alter tourism across the southwestern Bushehr province, the deputy provincial tourism chief said on Monday. 

“Biodiversity, ecotourism development strategy” conference to be held

TEHRAN – A national conference on “Biodiversity, ecotourism development strategy” will be held online on May 22-24, to mark International Day for Biological Diversity.

Land of ghosts: a journey to the 'Bermuda triangle' of Iran

TEHRAN - Imagine traveling through a bizarre-shaded desert full of golden dunes that locals believe to be once home to evil spirits and demons, and for this reason, whoever steps on it will be swallowed up and never returns! That’s why the area is known as the "Bermuda triangle" of Iran!

Vacation destinations in northern Iran: Gilan awaits you with wonders

TEHRAN - The lush green Gilan province, bounded by the Caspian Sea and the Republic of Azerbaijan on the north, is one of the most picturesque places to visit in Iran.

First boutique hotel to make debut in Sistan-Baluchestan

TEHRAN – The first boutique hotel in Sistan-Baluchestan will be officially inaugurated within the next few days. The southeastern Iranian province is home to various lesser-known cultural sites and raw beauties.