Iran calls for Russian partnerships in tourism development

TEHRAN - The Iranian Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, has extended an invitation to Russian firms to invest in Iran's tourism infrastructure.

Kish Island to showcase tourism strengths at intl. expo

TEHRAN – Kish Island, renowned for its vibrant tourism ecosystem, is set to host a tourism exhibition, aiming to showcase Iran’s comprehensive tourism to the world.

Research center identifies accessibility challenges for middle and lower classes

TEHRAN - The Research Center of the Iranian Parliament has reported that a significant portion of the middle and lower classes of society, as well as the disabled and elderly, have been deprived of the benefits of tourism due to the lack of infrastructure and supportive policies.

Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari: Nowruz draws tens of thousands of travelers

TEHRAN – As the three-day Eid al-Fitr holidays officially came to an end following the two-week Nowruz holidays, statistics bring to light that Iran’s Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari lodged approximately 75,000 travelers in 30 days.

Hamedan’s attractions draw in 900,000 visitors

TEHRAN – Dating historical roots back to the time of Medes, Hamedan’s attractions have received approximately 900,000 visits from domestic travelers along with hundreds of inbound tourists throughout the Nowruz holidays.

Gilan province gears up to host Eid al-Fitr travelers

TEHRAN - Only a week after two waves of Nowruz travels, Gilan is poised to provide services to travelers during the upcoming Eid al-Fitr holidays as one of the most sought-after destinations across Iran.

West Azarbaijan’s Nowruz tourism peaks at Takht-e Soleyman

TEHRAN – On Thursday evening, West Azarbaijan’s director-general of tourism announced that Takht-e Soleyman, a UNESCO-listed site, has hosted the highest number of visitors in the province in the course of the Nowruz holidays.

Persian New Year: Ilam gears up with 264 hospitality centers

TEHRAN – In preparation for the upcoming Persian New Year (Nowruz) holidays, Ilam’s director-general of tourism has announced the readiness of 264 accommodation centers with a total capacity of 5,331 guests to host travelers and tourists around the clock.

Ardabil sets sight on upscale hotels to woo foreign visitors

TEHRAN – Jafar Bazri, a member of Ardabil’s Chamber of Commerce, has revealed a substantial necessity of constructing upscale accommodations offering a lavish experience to travelers with an eye toward absorbing foreign tourists.

Mazandaran’s hospitality sector gains 400 extra beds

TEHRAN - 15 new hotel apartments and accommodation centers have been inaugurated in Iran’s Mazandaran province as part of the Ten-Day Dawn celebrations, which marks the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.

426 tourism-related projects up for inauguration during Ten-Day Dawn celebrations

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Ezzatollah Zarghami, has said a total of 426 projects within the three domains of the ministry will be inaugurated during the Ten-Day Dawn celebrations, which marks the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.

UNESCO-listed Caravanserai of Yengi Imam to undergo restoration

TEHRAN - The Caravanserai of Yengi Imam, a UNESCO-listed monument, is slated for restoration, announced Alireza Jalalzai, the head of the national foundation dedicated to UNESCO-designated Iranian Caravanserais, on Saturday.

West Azarbaijan invests $130 million in tourism projects

TEHRAN – In a bid to boost tourism infrastructure, Iran’s West Azarbaijan province has allocated an investment of 65 trillion rials (some $130 million) for the execution of 50 tourism projects, the provincial tourism chief said on Tuesday.

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Sa’d al-Saltaneh caravanserai set to transform into traditional hotel

TEHRAN – Sa’d al-Saltaneh caravanserai has undergone a massive restoration in a significant step towards preserving cultural heritage and promoting tourism, Qazvin province’s tourism chief said on Thursday.

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Ardabil province set for tourism development

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ardabil province is set to develop its tourism facilities by implementing new projects.

Fairground expected to start new chapter in Alborz tourism

TEHRAN – The construction of an extensive fairground is expected to beef up tourism and the local economy in Alborz province, which borders the Iranian capital Tehran.

Eco-lodges in Markazi province welcomed by vacationers

TEHRAN – Staying at eco-lodge units has been welcomed by many domestic and overseas vacationers visiting Iran’s Markazi province.

Universal network dedicated to Persian-speaking tourism professionals formed

TEHRAN – Several veteran Iranian experts have formed an Internet website and association devoted to Persian-speaking tourism professionals and experts from across the globe.

Over 2,500 tourism projects worth $7.4 billion underway in Iran, minister says

TEHRAN—More than 2,500 tourism-related projects worth 3.7 quadrillion rials ($7.4 billion) are currently underway across Iran, the tourism minister said on Wednesday.

Iranian province records 70 million overnight stays in H1

TEHRAN—The touristic Mazandaran province, which is bounded by mountains and sea, has registered more than 70 million overnight stays mainly by domestic travelers in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 21).

Chinese travel insiders meet counterparts in Shiraz

TEHRAN—Several Chinese travel experts have met with Iranian counterparts in Shiraz during their visits to the ancient city in southern Iran.

Mashhad registers some four million overnight stays in Q1

TEHRAN – Mashhad, a prime destination for Shia pilgrims and medical travelers in northeast Iran, has recorded some four million overnight stays, mainly by domestic travelers, in the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 21).

Over 2,500 tourism projects worth $7.2 billion underway across Iran

TEHRAN – More than 2,500 tourism projects worth more than 3.600 trillion rials (some $7.2 billion) are currently underway across Iran, a tourism official said on Tuesday.

Ardabil registers over half a million overnight stays

TEHRAN – Ardabil has recorded over half a million overnight stays, largely by domestic travelers, from the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20) to July 8, the provincial tourism chief has said.