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2025-07-15 16:41
Reviving indigenous culture, one of advantages of eco-tourism resorts, minister
TEHRAN—Cultural Heritage Minister Reza Salehi-Amiri emphasized the strategic importance of eco-tourism resorts and considered them to be a concrete example of realizing the goal of public participation set by the Government.
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2025-05-12 18:12
Kerman is to host major eco-tourism gathering
TEHRAN—Kerman, as a land full of natural and historical attractions in the south of Iran, is to host a major eco-tourism gathering on May 21 (Ordibehesht 31 in the Persian calandar), bringing together hundreds of eco-lodge managers, government officials, and international representatives to celebrate and promote sustainable tourism.
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2025-02-11 18:40
By Afshin Majlesi
Tehran tourism fair opens with great enthusiasm
TEHRAN - The 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition opened this morning amid a diverse crowd of high-ranking officials, business leaders, travel enthusiasts, and avid visitors. The grand opening ceremony was attended by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his tourism minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, alongside tens of foreign diplomats and representatives from the travel industry.
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2024-12-31 17:55
Photo exhibit celebrates 70 years of restoration at Soltanieh Dome
TEHRAN – A photo exhibition commemorating seven decades of restoration efforts at the UNESCO-listed Mausoleum of Oljaytu, better known as the Soltanieh Dome, was inaugurated at the Faculty of Architecture and Art of Zanjan University on Tuesday.
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2024-12-15 18:03
Iran’s reality distorted by propaganda, tourism minister warns
TEHRAN - Iranian Tourism Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has criticized what he described as a widespread campaign of “Iranophobia” aimed at tarnishing the country’s image and deterring international visitors.
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2024-09-09 18:18
Archaeologists to shed new light on hand-carved caves in northern Iran
TEHRAN – An archaeological team has commenced work on Kafer Keli hand-carved caves, a unique site in the Haraz Valley of Mazandaran province.
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2024-09-09 18:17
By Afshin Majlesi
From salt domes to sand sculptures: Iran’s geological gems await
TEHRAN – Imagine exploring a land where geological wonders stand shoulder to shoulder with some of the most renowned natural sites in the world.
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2024-09-08 17:37
Discover world’s largest natural ‘plant pots’
TEHRAN – Within and on the margins of the UNESCO-registered Lut Desert stand some of the most extraordinary natural formations in the world; the nabkhas.
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2024-08-28 18:31
Restoration efforts underway in Kandovan ahead of UN registration anniversary
TEHRAN - Restoration work has begun in Kandovan, a historic village known for its unique cone-shaped, stone-carved houses, as part of efforts to eliminate unauthorized architectural interventions and enhance the village’s visual harmony.
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2024-08-26 18:57
By Reza Salehi Amiri, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts
Tourism progress strategic priority for the new government
TEHRAN - More than a century has passed since mankind scientifically recognized the economic and cultural significance of tourism and traveling, driven by recreational, religious, medical, and sports purposes.
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2024-08-23 17:25
Feasibility study conducted on shark tourism in southern Iran
TEHRAN – An Iranian expert has conducted a research project probing the feasibility of launching shark tourism in the waters surrounding Chabahar in the Sea of Oman.
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2024-08-18 18:12
South Khorasan to host seminar on eco-lodges
TEHRAN - South Khorasan will host a national scientific and practical seminar on eco-lodges in mid-fall, bringing together hundreds of industry insiders from across Iran, according to a local tourism official.
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2024-08-03 18:38
Ecotourism thrives in Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad
TEHRAN - Over 11,000 visitors have stayed in the rural accommodations of Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad so far this year, showcasing the province’s rising popularity in ecotourism.
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2024-07-21 17:54
Agritourism farms get green light in Golestan
TEHRAN – Some agritourism farms in Golestan province have received operating permits, marking a significant step in boosting sustainable tourism and creating job opportunities, a local official said on Sunday.
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2024-07-19 17:22
Potential houses to become eco-lodges in Ramsar
TEHRAN – A number of traditional houses, suitable for conversion into eco-lodges have been singled out across the county, said a local official in charge of cultural heritage.
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2024-07-12 16:51
Hundreds of tourists settle in Damghan’s ecolodges during spring
TEHRAN – Damghan county ecolodges have played hostess to hundreds of domestic and overseas tourists since the very first day of this Persian year (started on March 20).
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2024-07-10 18:06
Intangible cultural heritage ever-living soul of nations, deputy minister says
TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy tourism minister Ali Darabi has said intangible cultural heritage is the ever-living soul of various cultures worldwide.
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2024-07-07 17:48
Last day of second Persian month registers as Ecotourism Day
TEHRAN – Aimed at recognizing a vibrant branch of the tourism industry, the very last day of Ordibehesht, (coinciding with May, 21), has been named as National Ecotourism Day.
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2024-06-01 19:30
Esfahak hosts overseas tourists amid global village bid
TEHRAN - A group of tourists hailing from different nations have toured Esfahak, a historical village in eastern Iran, aligning with underway efforts to secure its status as a Global Tourism Village.
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2024-05-28 22:17
Abyaneh village to embrace event-driven development
TEHRAN - Abyaneh village in Isfahan, central Iran, is set to evolve into an event-focused destination.
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2024-05-22 17:29
Gerdoo valley: a landscape adorned with walnut trees
TEHRAN – Home to a great number of walnut trees, Gerdoo (meaning walnut in Persian) valley, located in southern Arak, Iran, is a pleasant ambiance to escape from the hustle and bustle of big cities.
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2024-05-22 17:27
Ecotourism to take center stage in Miankaleh
TEHRAN – In a bid to preserve the pristine ecosystem of the Miankaleh peninsula while fostering sustainable tourism, a pioneering initiative is in the pipeline.
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2024-05-21 17:36
Kermanshah welcomes ecotourism fellows from across Iran
TEHRAN - A seminar on rural lodges and ecotourism in Iran’s Kermanshah, on Sunday, saw the participation of over 250 ecotourism-related groups, sharing experiences, each representing a region of the country.
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2024-01-26 17:18
Saholan Cave: a natural marvel in northwest Iran
TEHRAN – The picturesque Saholan village, approximately 42 kilometers southeast of Mahabad city in northwest Iran, stands as a testament to the geological marvels that nature has sculpted over millions of years.
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2024-01-20 17:35
Global tourism estimated to reach pre-pandemic levels in 2024: UNWTO
TEHRAN - The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has forecasted a return to pre-pandemic international tourism levels by the end of 2024.
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2024-01-19 17:24
By Afshin Majlesi
Embrace nature’s symphony with eco-lodges!
Envision waking up to the melody of birdsong and the gentle rustle of leaves—a rejuvenating departure from the usual urban routine!
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2024-01-13 15:59
Mighan, a wetland for ecotourism, birdwatching
Mighan wetland in the central province of Markazi is among the most important sites for ecotourism and birdwatching in the country.
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2024-01-10 17:50
Behbahan blossoms: daffodil season opens doors to nature’s splendor and cultural charm
TEHRAN - Behbahan in the southwest Khuzestan province stands as one of Iran’s most renowned hubs for daffodils.
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2024-01-06 16:56
Arasbaran’s timeless beauty: diverse flora, fauna, and heroic legends
TEHRAN - Arasbaran mountains offers its visitors mesmerizing views that are reminiscent of otherworldly postcards.
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2024-01-01 17:34
Persepolis still harbors numerous mysteries, documentarist says
TEHRAN - Iranian filmmaker Pejman Mazaheripur, whose new documentary on Persepolis was screened at the Cinema Museum of Iran on Sunday evening, says the majestic UNESCO-registered site still harbors numerous unrevealed mysteries.