Hassan Padeshah complex: A return to former glory

TEHRAN – The vast centuries-old Hassan Padeshah complex in northeast Iran is being fully restored to its former glory.

Tabriz gets ‘Islamic tourism capital’ status 

Tourism paves way for collaboration with the world: Rouhani

TEHRAN - President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that the expansion of tourism paves the way for constructive collaboration with the world and leads nations to gain a correct understanding of their history. 

$12m channeled to restore 14th-century educational complex

TEHRAN – Some 50 billion rials (some $12 million) has been allocated to restore the ruins of Rab’-e Rashidi, a 14th-century educational complex in East Azarbaijan, northwest Iran.

Hotel discounts to liven up ‘Islamic tourism capital’

TEHRAN – Hotels in Tabriz are set to give big discounts to their foreign and domestic customers from April 21 to May 15 in a bid to juice up traveling to the northwestern Iranian city, which bears the title of ‘Islamic tourism capital’ in 2018.

JICA helps drafting Tabriz tourism development plan

TEHRAN – Japan International Cooperation Agency will assist Iran formulating a comprehensive plan for tourism development of its northwestern city of Tabriz, IRNA reported on Monday.

Iran to host rally racing for Muslim women

TEHRAN – A rally racing competition for women of Muslim countries will be held this year in the city of Tabriz, northwestern Iran, CEO of Motorcycle & Automobile Federation of Iran said Sunday.

Tabriz enriches charms with crafts exhibit

TEHRAN – Tabriz cultural heritage department has organized a vast sales exhibition of Iranian handicrafts as part of its efforts to enrich charms of the northwestern city named 2018 Islamic Tourism Capital.

Tabriz takes on ‘Islamic tourism capital’ appearance

TEHRAN – Subsequent to months of meticulous planning and expectation, the Iranian city of Tabriz now holds the title of 2018 Islamic Tourism Capital.

Museum dedicated to sound and music to open in Tabriz

TEHRAN – A museum devoted to sound and music gear is due to open its doors to the public in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabriz, which will be the capital of Islamic tourism in 2018.

Iran seeks World Heritage listing for Rab’-e Rashidi

TEHRAN – Iran’s cultural heritage body keeps an eye on possible inscription of the ruins of Rab’-e Rashidi, an educational complex dating back to the 14th century, on the UNESCO World Heritage list by 2025.

Intl. event to celebrate Tabriz 2018 concurrent with Noruz

TEHRAN – An international event will be held concurrent with Noruz - the Iranian New Year in March 2018 – to celebrate ‘Tabriz 2018’, marking the naming of the city as the capital of Islamic tourism in 2018.

Tourism chief calls on private sector to assist ‘Tabriz 2018’

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism chief has called for a partnership between domestic travel companies and associated businesses to help organize ‘Tabriz 2018’, an event which marks the naming of Tabriz as the capital of Islamic tourism.

Tehran event to spotlight Tabriz as capital of Islamic tourism

TEHRAN - The 28th National Crafts Exhibition which is to be held in Tehran is set to dedicate a special section to the city of Tabriz which will be the capital of Islamic tourism in 2018.

Iran to extend “rest facilities” to cope with tourist influx

TEHRAN – Iran’s booming tourism industry is putting a strain on public infrastructure across the country, particularly on public toilets, and this is a concern that is to be addressed through building new rest facilities nationwide.