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2025-06-06 17:26
By Afshin Majlesi
Soheili village: a model of sustainable tourism in southern Iran
QESHM ISLAND - As a journalist focused on tourism and cultural heritage, my recent journey to Soheili village, located on the sun-kissed Qeshm Island in southern Iran, felt less like a reporting mission and more like uncovering a hidden gem with astonishing potential.
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2025-05-17 18:13
Zarif highlights Kish Island’s potential in Halal tourism
TEHRAN - Mohammad Javad Zarif, who served as Iranian foreign minister from 2013 to 2021, has emphasized the importance of promoting Kish Island’s strengths in the fields of Halal and targeted tourism, highlighting its potential to attract Muslim travelers.
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2025-05-14 15:17
Iranian minister calls for renewed regional cooperation at ECO tourism symposium
TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister has called for a renewed approach to regional cooperation among the member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), emphasizing deeper people-to-people ties and cultural exchange as the driving force behind sustainable tourism development in the region.
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2025-05-09 17:49
Pakistani investors express readiness to invest in Kish Island
TEHRAN— A number of Pakistani investors have expressed their readiness to start administrative cooperation with Kish Island in the south of Iran during their trip to the touristic island.
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2025-05-05 18:27
Kish to host symposium on tourism market for ECO member states
TEHRAN—Kish Island in the south of Iran will host ambassadors, managers, and tourism activists of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) member states in a symposium on the tourism market during May 13-15.
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2025-04-27 17:44
100 tour operators from 33 countries to attend Tehran forum
TEHRAN – Iran is set to host an international tour operators forum from tomorrow until May 2.
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2025-04-25 17:02
Tourism promotion ways explored between Kish and Dagestan
TEHRAN--Mohammad-Jafar Kabiri, CEO of the Kish Free Zone Organization, during his one-day visit to Russia’s Republic of Dagestan, met with local officials, talked and studied ways of promoting tourism cooperation between Kish Island in southern Iran and Russia, IRNA quoted the Public Relations Department of Kish Free Zone Organization as saying on Thursday.
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2025-03-17 17:17
Kish Island to host new museum dedicated to Islamic heritage
TEHRAN - A historical building on Kish Island is set to be converted into a museum dedicated to showcasing Islamic-era relics and arts following a newly signed agreement between the Dafineh Museums Group and the Kish Free Zone Organization.
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2025-03-16 16:30
Direct flights launched between Kish Island and Dushanbe
TEHRAN – On Sunday, Kish Airlines commenced direct flights between Kish Island in southern Iran and Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan.
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2025-02-04 15:02
Kish Island to play host to 4th intl. WANA congress
TEHRAN – The fourth international congress of West Asian and North African (WANA) countries is scheduled to be held from May 3-4 in the Persian Gulf island of Kish.
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2025-01-01 16:14
Kish Expo 2025 to host over 300 foreign participants
TEHRAN- Over 300 foreign participants will attend Kish Expo 2025, which is planned to be held at the Kish International Exhibition Center on Kish Island in the south of Iran during January 18-24, the executive secretary of the exhibition announced.
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2024-12-29 18:42
104% growth in intl. tourists visiting Kish Island
TEHRAN - The CEO of Kish Free Zone Organization, Mohammad Kabiri, has said that during the last month, the number of foreign tourists who visited the Island has registered 104% growth.
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2024-11-17 17:46
Flights between Sanandaj, Kurdistan Region of Iraq proposed to strengthen tourism
TEHRAN – Moslem Shojaei, the director of marketing and foreign tourism development at Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, has announced promising outcomes from Iran’s recent tourism roadshow held in Sulaymaniyah, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
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2024-10-01 17:45
Aerial tourism to gain momentum in Hormozgan province
TEHRAN – Hormozgan’s tourism chief has announced plans to expand the province’s aerial tourism infrastructure through private sector investment.
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2024-09-07 19:57
Flydubai lands on Kish Island to open new tourism horizons
TEHRAN - Flydubai has launched its flight to Kish, marking a significant step in the island’s goal to expand its international connections and boost tourism.
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2024-08-19 18:01
Kish Island targets foreign tourists with new debit cards
TEHRAN - Kish Island is set to enhance its appeal to international tourists with the introduction of some new initiatives, according to the CEO of the Kish free zone organization.
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2024-08-18 20:05
Iran’s Police seize 150k liters of smuggled fuel on Kish Island
TEHRAN- The police chief on Kish Island reported the seizure of over 150,000 liters of smuggled fuel.
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2024-08-09 17:33
Kish Island’s tourism sector goes digital with new platform
TEHRAN - Kish Island has launched a new platform to enhance tourism services, as announced by the Kish Free Zone Organization’s CEO.
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2024-08-09 15:28
International Day of World Indigenous Peoples celebrated
TEHRAN –The International Day of the World Indigenous Peoples was celebrated on Tuesday in the Persian Gulf island of Kish, IRNA reported.
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2024-07-28 17:50
IFBB Championship: opportunity to put some spark into Island’s tourism
TEHRAN - Kish Island is set to host the World Bodybuilding Championships 2024 in late September, an event expected to highlight the island’s tourism capabilities on the international stage.
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2024-07-12 16:43
Kish pushes to boost off-season tourism with increased flights
TEHRAN - In a bid to invigorate summer tourism, the Kish Free Zone Organization is partnering with private tour operators to significantly increase the number of flights to the island, according to a local official.
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2024-06-04 18:50
Harireh ancient city on the brink of ICESCO recognition
TEHRAN – Harireh ancient city, situated on Kish Island, is set to secure its place on the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s list, before this year is out.
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2024-05-18 18:37
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.
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2024-05-12 17:48
Iran to launch sea services linking major islands to Dubai and Oman
TEHRAN - Iran is set to launch new marine services connecting the Islands of Kish and Qeshm to Dubai and Oman in the Persian Gulf.
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2024-05-11 18:17
Chefs de cuisine to convene at Kish expo
TEHRAN – As the countdown to the Kish International Tourism Exhibition has started, some Iranian chefs are invited to participate to enrich the event.
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2024-05-01 18:14
Iran emerges as potential destination for Russian tourists
TEHRAN - In a bid to position itself as a top tourist spot for Russians, Iran has been implementing several measures to ease travel and enhance accessibility.
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2024-04-26 16:55
Kish Island flourishes as tourist, investment magnets
TEHRAN - The CEO of the Kish Free Zone Organization has announced a tenfold year-on-year increase in the arrival of foreign tourists on the coral Island during the last Persian year [Mar. 2023-Mar. 2024].
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2024-04-24 18:00
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.
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2024-04-22 18:07
Iran free zones to draw 3.5m inbound tourists by year’s end
TEHRAN – In an attempt to attract both domestic and inbound tourists, Iran’s free zones have set sights on witnessing the arrival of more than three million inbound explorers along with millions of domestic travelers before this Persian year is out.
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2024-04-14 17:15
85,000 people underpin Hormozgan’s reputation as a living museum of handicrafts
TEHRAN – Hormozgan province is home to over 85,000 craftspeople who have inherited ancient skills from their ancestors.