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.

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.

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.

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].

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.

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.

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.

Ten heritage museums to be constructed on Kish Island

TEHRAN – The Kish Free Zone Organization (KFZO) is scheduled to construct ten museums in a bid to enrich the cultural landscape of the choral island in the Persian Gulf.

Kish island to launch tourism consortium

TEHRAN - In a bid to bolster sustainable tourism, the CEO of the Kish Free Zone Organization has announced the formation of a special consortium dedicated to travel affairs.

Over 750,000 holidaymakers visit Qeshm Island

TEHRAN - Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf hosted more than 750,000 travelers who explored its breathtaking landscapes and cultural attractions during the Persian New Year holiday period.

Hundreds of watercraft to elevate sea travels to/from Hormozgan province

TEHRAN – As Nowruz [Persian New Year] holidays draw near, Hormozgan’s Director-General of the Ports and Maritime announced that 607 watercrafts are ready to transport passengers during the two-week holiday.

Qanats in Kish Island made national heritage

TEHRAN - In a move to preserve the rich historical heritage of Kish Island, three centuries-old qanats have been officially registered as national treasures.

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Iran seeks ICESCO heritage status for Harireh

TEHRAN – Iran has nominated Harireh, a ruined ancient town in the Persian Gulf, for possible inclusion on the intangible cultural heritage register of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

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.

Hormuz Island still under-the-radar destination

TEHRAN—Hormuz Island in the Persian Gulf is still an under-the-radar destination for many potential sightseers, a local official has said.

Harireh ancient city one step closer to being World Heritage

TEHRAN – Iran is completing an all-inclusive dossier for the ancient city of Harireh on the Persian Gulf island of Kish, to have it registered on the UNESCO World Heritage list, IRNA reported on Tuesday. 

Iran eager to boost sports tourism, deputy minister says

TEHRAN –The Iranian government plans to develop sports tourism, the deputy sports minister has said. 

Kish Island preparing to get ancient town on UNESCO list

TEHRAN – An official with Kish Free Zone Organization on Saturday said they were preparing to apply to UNESCO for listing the ancient town of Harireh as a World Heritage.

Hormozgan province exports $3 million of handicrafts in year

TEHRAN - Handicrafts exports from Hormozgan province reached $3 million during the past Iranian calendar year 1401, which came to an end on March 20.

Kish preparing for Noruz holidays

TEHRAN – In preparation for the Noruz holidays, which start on March 21, the Persian Gulf island of Kish in southern Iran is getting ready to welcome visitors from across the country.

Kish Island holds meeting on assessable tourism

TEHRAN – A host of travel insiders, including physically challenged people, have discussed ways to promote assessable tourism on Kish Island.

Hendurabi, a tiny Iranian island, to undergo archaeological studies

TEHRAN – The Research Institute for Cultural Heritage and Tourism considers conducting a series of archaeological studies on Hendurabi, which is a small island next to Kish in the Persian Gulf.

Kish to boost coastal tourism

TEHRAN – The tourism authorities of Kish seek to develop travel amenities across the coral island of the Persian Gulf, the managing director of the Kish Free Zone Organization has said.

Excavations to shed new light on Harireh ancient city

TEHRAN – In order to answer more questions about Iran’s ancient city of Harireh on the Persian Gulf island of Kish, a new round of excavation needs to be implemented, Kish’s deputy tourism chief has said.