September 27 - Tehran Times

A view of the Sheikh Safi al-Din Ardabili in Ardebil, northwest Iran

2019-12-25 19:18

New cultural occasions added to Iran’s calendar of events

TEHRAN – Three cultural occasions were officially added to Iran’s national calendar of events on Tuesday.

Iran’s tourism minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan addresses guests during a national celebration to mark the World Tourism Day in Zahedan, the capital of southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province, September 28, 2019.

2019-09-28 19:56

Iran marks World Tourism Day amid plans to boost arrivals

TEHRAN – Iran celebrated the World Tourism Day in a ceremony which was held in Zahedan, the capital of southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province, on Saturday, with plans underway aimed to increase the number of foreign visitors to the country.

Foreign travelers visit the UNESCO-registered Imam Square, formerly named Naqsh-e Jahan Square, in Isfahan, central Iran. It almost always feels full of life thanks to being a prime destination for both domestic and foreign travelers. The square was laid out in the very early 17th century under the reign of the Safavid ruler, Shah Abbas the Great, to signal the importance of Isfahan as a capital of a powerful empire.

2019-09-01 18:13

World Tourism Day to focus on job generation, better future

TEHRAN - World Tourism Day is annually commemorated on September 27 with worldwide celebrations under the auspices of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

An Iranian troupe performs during a ceremony to mark World Tourism Day at Tehran’s International Conference Center, September 19, 2017.

2017-09-26 21:21

‘Tourism brings hope, prosperity and understanding’

TEHRAN – Tourism brings hope, prosperity and understanding to so many lives and livelihoods all over the world, says secretary general of the World Tourism Organization.

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