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2022-04-26 21:26
Tehran to host 1st tourism exhibit of Islamic world
TEHRAN – Tehran is getting ready to host the 1st edition of the Islamic World Tourism Exhibition (IWTE) aimed to turn the spotlight on lesser-known destinations from 15 countries.
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2022-04-16 21:15
One million medical tourists arrive in Iran per annum
TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran hosts an average of one million medical tourists each year.
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2022-04-05 19:18
Mashhad makes medical tourism a $48 million industry in year
TEHRAN – Mashhad played host to about 24,300 foreign travelers who reportedly spent some $48 million to use medical services during the past Iranian calendar year, which ended on March 20.
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2022-03-16 19:30
Medical tourism center to be inaugurated in northwest Iran
TEHRAN –The first phase of a center dedicated to medical tourism will be inaugurated in the northwestern province of West Azarbaijan on Friday.
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2022-02-02 21:30
Pakistani tourism activists visit medical centers in Shiraz
TEHRAN – A group of Pakistani tourism activists have visited the medical centers and facilities of the southern city of Shira, a local tourism official has announced.
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2022-01-30 21:09
Iran untapped destination for Pakistani travelers: expert
TEHRAN – Iran has immense potential to become a popular destination for Pakistani nationals, a Pakistani travel expert said on Sunday.
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2022-01-29 18:51
By Afshin Majlesi
Time to restart? Tehran tourism fair kicks off amid virus concerns
TEHRAN – Early on Saturday, doors of the 15th Tehran International Tourism Exhibition opened to people as a mounting wave of coronavirus puts high hopes of travel insiders in the hand of fate.
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2022-01-24 19:56
Tens of specialized meetings scheduled to take place at Tehran tourism fair
TEHRAN – Panels of travel experts, tour operators, and hoteliers have been invited to hold specialized meetings and workshops during the 15th Tehran International Tourism Exhibition.
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2022-01-10 21:00
Ilam needs to boost medical tourism
TEHRAN – Medical tourism needs to be developed in Dehloran, the western province of Ilam, the provincial tourism chief has announced.
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2021-12-17 18:19
Iraqi travel insiders explore western Iranian province on fam tour
TEHRAN –A group of Iraqi tour operators and travel agents arrived in Ilam on Tuesday to visit the western Iranian province on a familiarization tour, the provincial tourism chief has announced.
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2021-12-12 18:08
Tourism ministry budget expected to rise 54%
TEHRAN – The national budget bill for the next Iranian calendar year (starting on March 21, 2022) has proposed 20.147 trillion rials (around $511 million at the fixed official rate of 42,000 rials per dollar) for the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.
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2021-12-11 21:34
Iranian town to boost medical tourism
TEHRAN – Local authorities plan to boost medical tourism in Gachsaran town, southwestern Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province, the provincial tourism chief has said.
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2021-11-17 17:53
IRCS can help promote medical tourism
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) holds a capacity to help flourish medical tourism in the country, Mohammad Javad Shariati, Ambassador of Iran to the Democratic Republic of Congo, has said.
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2021-11-16 18:47
Iraqi tour operators examine medical tourism in Iran
TEHRAN – A delegation of Iraqi tour operators has commenced a familiarization tour across the western Iranian province of Kordestan, the deputy provincial tourism chief has announced.
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2021-11-09 18:55
COVID did not stop medical tourism in Iran: deputy minister
TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy tourism minister has said COVID-19 restrictions did not stop medical tourism in the country.
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2021-11-07 18:17
Intl. Health Congress of Islamic Countries opens in Tehran
TEHRAN – The 5th International Health Congress of Islamic Countries has brought together tens of representatives, experts, travel insiders, and private investors from its member states to discuss ways to develop medical tourism during the three-day event, which opened in Tehran on Sunday.
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2021-11-05 21:01
Hospital hotels expected to cement medical tourism in Kermanshah
TEHRAN – Two hospital hotels are scheduled to come on stream in the western province of Kermanshah in the near future, the deputy provincial tourism chief has announced.
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2021-10-24 17:29
Qom holds potential to become medical tourism destination
TEHRAN – Medical tourism is planned to be facilitated and promoted in the central province of Qom after the coronavirus crisis is over, the provincial tourism chief has announced.
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2021-10-02 20:46
Iran pavilion hailed by visitors at Expo 2020
TEHRAN - Iran pavilion at the prestigious Expo 2020 Dubai has been hailed by visitors, CHTN reported on Saturday.
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2021-08-23 18:08
Iran pavilion to spotlight vacation destinations, ancient crafts at Expo 2020
TEHRAN - Visitors to the Iran pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai will be able to soak up the ancient land in terms of rituals, handicrafts, cultural heritage, and travel destinations. The pavilion will also reveal more about medical tourism, novel startups, and off-the-beaten tracks.
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2021-06-18 18:13
Iranian president urges efforts to boost medical tourism
TEHRAN - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has urged sustainable efforts towards developing medical tourism across the country.
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2021-05-30 20:00
Iranian province to develop, facilitate medical tourism
TEHRAN – Local authorities plan to boost and facilitate medical tourism in East Azarbaijan province after the coronavirus crisis is over.
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2021-03-09 22:42
By Afshin Majlesi
Steps Iran must take to become leading player in medical tourism
As you are well aware, medical tourism is booming worldwide as about 20 to 24 million people are traveling for medical treatments annually. Factors such as increased care needs over longer lifespans, rising healthcare costs, and constant pressures on some insurance industries are reasons behind why some opt to travel abroad.
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2021-01-03 20:41
Medical tourists to Mashhad at record low due to coronavirus curbs
TEHRAN - The coronavirus pandemic is hitting hard at medical tourism of Mashhad, which used to be a thriving destination for health-care seekers in pre-pandemic times.
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2020-12-14 20:25
Iran still choice of Iraqis seeking health, medical services
TEHRAN – Despite coronavirus restrictions, Iran is still a destination for Iraqi nationals who are willing to receive health and medical services in the Islamic Republic.
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2020-12-13 15:54
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2020-11-29 22:15
Iran considering to waive visas for D8 countries
TEHRAN – Iran is considering abolishing visa rules for passport holders from the group of Developing Eight (D8) countries.
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2020-07-21 23:42
‘Customized tourism’ essential in coronavirus era, expert says
TEHRAN – The promotion of “customized tourism” is essential as the coronavirus pandemic has nearly shut down the travel sector, Iranian professor Mohammad-Taqi Toghraei said on Monday.
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2020-07-18 22:23
Tourism projects worth $3.8b underway in Khorasan Razavi
TEHRAN – A total of 248 tourism-related projects worth 162 trillion rials (around $3.8 billion at the official rate of 42,000 rials) are currently underway in Khorasan Razavi province, which is a top destination both for pilgrims and holidaymakers.
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2020-07-03 16:45
Coronavirus cuts medical tourists in Mashhad by 95%
TEHRAN – The coronavirus pandemic has slashed the number of travelers visiting the city of Mashhad for medical purposes by 95 percent over the past few months, IRNA reported.