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  • Tehran ready to establish more direct flights between Iranian and Chinese cities Yesterday 18:21

    Tehran ready to establish more direct flights between Iranian and Chinese cities

    TEHRAN - The Iranian ambassador to China has announced Tehran's readiness to develop the tourism industry between the two countries and also increase direct flights from different Iranian cities to different regions of China.

  • Indonesia seeks to boost Iranian tourist arrivals amid travel challenges Yesterday 18:16

    Indonesia seeks to boost Iranian tourist arrivals amid travel challenges

    TEHRAN – Indonesia is aiming to attract more Iranian travelers as the number of Iranian tourists visiting the Southeast Asian nation continues to rise, despite challenges such as the absence of direct flights and high airfare costs

  • Fajr Festival of Handicrafts to showcase works from 20 countries Yesterday 17:58

    Fajr Festival of Handicrafts to showcase works from 20 countries

    TEHRAN—The 9th Fajr Festival of Handicrafts, known as Sarv-e Simin, will take place in Tehran from February 20 to 24. It will feature a selection of works from 20 countries.

  • Tehran’s tourism scene gets a boost with new magazine launch 2025-02-15 18:37

    By Afshin Majlesi

    Tehran’s tourism scene gets a boost with new magazine launch

    TEHRAN - The first issue of “Tehran Didani” magazine was unveiled on the final day of the 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition. The magazine, whose name implies spectacular, eye-catching, or picturesque Tehran, is dedicated to showcasing tourist attractions of the Iranian capital and aims to serve as a milestone in urban tourism promotion.

  • Flight 2025-02-14 22:37

    Iran hopes Beirut makes ‘wise’ decision as public fury persists over flight suspensions

    TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to Beirut, Mojtaba Amani, has asked the Lebanese government to help mollify the Lebanese people's anger through dialogue and communication after the Arab country canceled a Thursday flight that was supposed to carry Lebanese pilgrims from Tehran to Beirut, in a move seemingly influenced by Israel and Washington. 

  • Iran to develop medical tourism development document 2025-02-14 18:56

    Iran to develop medical tourism development document

    TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cooperatives, Labour, and Social Welfare Ahmad Meydari has announced the drafting of a medical tourism development document intended to enhance the healthcare-driven tourism sector.

  • Ecbatana’s UNESCO registration document unveiled at  tourism fair 2025-02-14 18:30

    Ecbatana’s UNESCO registration document unveiled at tourism fair

    TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, along with several related officials unveiled the UNESCO registration document for the ancient city of Ecbatana at the 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition on Thursday.

  • Iran proposes cultural exchange with Tajikistan to boost tourism 2025-02-14 18:26

    Iran proposes cultural exchange with Tajikistan to boost tourism

    TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has proposed a cultural exchange initiative between Iran and Tajikistan, emphasizing the role of artists, social media influencers, and public figures in promoting tourism and cultural ties.

  • Influencers from Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Pakistan visit Tehran fair 2025-02-12 19:01

    Influencers from Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Pakistan visit Tehran fair

    TEHRAN – On Wednesday, 20 well-known social media influencers from Pakistan, Kenya, and Zimbabwe visited the 18th Tehran International Tourism Exhibition as part of a cultural exchange initiative.

  • A shared pavilion represents the ancient Iranian cities of Isfahan, Yazd, and Shiraz often referred to as the Golden Triangle of Iran’s tourism sector at the 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition. 2025-02-12 18:51

    By Afshin Majlesi

    Isfahan, Yazd, and Shiraz showcase synergy at Tehran tourism fair

    TEHRAN - For the first time, a joint pavilion representing Isfahan, Yazd, and Shiraz has been set up at the current Tehran tourism fair to highlight a synergy among these three ancient cities.

  • Centuries-old Yazd passageway recreated at Tehran fair 2025-02-11 18:48

    Centuries-old Yazd passageway recreated at Tehran fair

    TEHRAN - A model of a centuries-old passageway, which is located in the UNESCO-registered city of Yazd, has been installed at the Yazd’s pavilion during the 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition, which opened in the Iranian capital on Tuesday morning.

  • Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (c), encircled with a number of exhibitors and travel insiders, poses for a photo in the early hours of the 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition, February 11, 2025. 2025-02-11 18:40

    By Afshin Majlesi

    Tehran tourism fair opens with great enthusiasm

    TEHRAN - The 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition opened this morning amid a diverse crowd of high-ranking officials, business leaders, travel enthusiasts, and avid visitors. The grand opening ceremony was attended by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his tourism minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, alongside tens of foreign diplomats and representatives from the travel industry.

  • Iranian Artists Forum to host Tabriz cultural week 2025-02-10 16:49

    Iranian Artists Forum to host Tabriz cultural week

    TEHRAN - Tabriz Cultural Week will officially start tomorrow at the Iranian Artists Forum in downtown Tehran and will continue for one week.

  • Tehran to host 18th tourism fair, drawing global media and influencers 2025-02-10 16:21

    Tehran to host 18th tourism fair, drawing global media and influencers

    TEHRAN - Tehran is set to host the 18th International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition from February 11 to 14, bringing together tourism officials, media representatives, and social media influencers from across the globe.

  • Masjed-e Imam: A historical jewel in heart of Tehran 2025-02-10 16:17

    Masjed-e Imam: A historical jewel in heart of Tehran

    TEHRAN - Amid the historic and bustling streets of downtown Tehran, where the Grand Bazaar thrives with merchants and shoppers, stands the majestic Masjed-e Imam (formerly Masjed-e Shah). This architectural marvel serves as a testament to Iran’s rich cultural heritage and spiritual devotion.

  • Tehran tourism fair aims to counter Iranophobia, help boost economy 2025-02-08 18:24

    By Afshin Majlesi

    Tehran tourism fair aims to counter Iranophobia, help boost economy

    TEHRAN – Deputy Tourism Minister Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpey has announced that the 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition will be inaugurated by President Masoud Pezeshkian and will take place from February 11 to 14. He emphasized that strengthening tourism relations is the most effective way to counter Iranophobia.

  • Iran showcases charm at EMITT 2025 2025-02-07 21:38

    Iran showcases charm at EMITT 2025

    TEHRAN – Iran participated in the Eastern Mediterranean International Tourism and Travel Exhibition (EMITT), which was held in Istanbul from February 5 to 7.

  • Deyr-e Gachin: the mother of Iran’s caravanserais     2025-02-07 20:26

    By Afshin Majlesi

    Deyr-e Gachin: the mother of Iran’s caravanserais    

    TEHRAN – Situated 80 kilometers northeast of Qom, the caravanserai of Deyr-e Gachin is widely known as the “Mother of Iranian Caravanserais”. The impressive monument, strategically positioned along the historic Silk Roads and the ancient Ray-to-Qom route, now lies within the vast expanse of Kavir National Park.

  • Museum dedicated to Qajar-era diplomacy opens in Tehran 2025-02-05 17:24

    Museum dedicated to Qajar-era diplomacy opens in Tehran

    TEHRAN - A new museum dedicated to diplomatic relations during the Qajar era has been inaugurated at the UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran. Among the notable exhibits on display is a historical copy of the Treaty of Finckenstein, being shown to the public for the first time.

  • A view of Ebrat Museum in downtown Tehran 2025-02-05 17:19

    Tourism map dedicated to Islamic Revolution events in Tehran revealed

    TEHRAN - The Head of the Tehran Municipality’s Tourism Office announced the launch of a new digital tourism map detailing key locations related to the events of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Tehran. This map is now accessible online to the public.

  • Bern ready to expand co-op with Tehran in crisis management 2025-02-05 15:28

    Bern ready to expand co-op with Tehran in crisis management

    TEHRAN – Swiss ambassador to Tehran, Nadine Olivieri Lozano, in a meeting with the president of Tehran Disaster Mitigation and Management Organization (TDMMO), Ali Nasiri, has voiced Switzerland's readiness to enhance relations with Tehran in crisis management.

  • Tourism rally to help revive historic spice route between Iran, Pakistan, and India 2025-02-04 18:29

    Tourism rally to help revive historic spice route between Iran, Pakistan, and India

    TEHRAN - A special tourism rally, known as the Spice Route Rally, is set to take place in Kerman with the goal of showcasing the region’s economic and tourism potential while reviving the historic trade route connecting Iran to Pakistan and India.

  • Iran promotes tourism amid Chinese New Year celebrations 2025-02-04 18:00

    Iran promotes tourism amid Chinese New Year celebrations

    TEHRAN – Iran cherishes the Chinese New Year festivities to highlight its tourism opportunities and draw more visitors from China, according to the director-general for marketing and tourism development at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.

  • Azerbaijani presidential advisor visits historical palace complex in Tehran 2025-02-02 16:03

    Azerbaijani presidential advisor visits historical palace complex in Tehran

    TEHRAN - An advisor to the President of Azerbaijan, along with his delegation, visited the museums of the Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex in Tehran.

  • Van-Tehran train service to start after months-long hiatus 2025-01-29 18:09

    Van-Tehran train service to start after months-long hiatus

    TEHRAN - Train services between Van and Tehran will restart after a hiatus of several months.

  • Iran, Tajikistan agree to abolish visa requirements for air travelers 2025-01-28 18:00

    Iran, Tajikistan agree to abolish visa requirements for air travelers

    TEHRAN - Tehran and Dushanbe have reached a bilateral agreement to waive visa requirements for air travel between the two capital cities, according to a statement from the Iranian Embassy in Tajikistan.

  • Japan’s ambassador visits UNESCO-registered Dome of Soltanieh 2025-01-25 17:48

    Japan’s ambassador visits UNESCO-registered Dome of Soltanieh

    TEHRAN - The Japanese ambassador to Iran, Tamaki Tsukada, recently toured the Dome of Soltanieh, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned as one of the largest brick domes in the world.

  • Loan exhibit of Persian artifacts opens at Sichuan museum 2025-01-25 17:40

    Loan exhibit of Persian artifacts opens at Sichuan museum

    TEHRAN – A loan exhibition titled Land of Kindness showcasing 151 historical artifacts from Tehran’s prominent museums has officially opened at the Sichuan University Museum in Chengdu, China.

  • Deadline for 9th Fajr Intl. Handicrafts Festival registration extended 2025-01-25 17:28

    Deadline for 9th Fajr Intl. Handicrafts Festival registration extended

    TEHRAN - Artists eager to showcase their talents at the 9th Fajr International Handicrafts Festival, also known as Sarv-e-Simin, have been granted an additional 72 hours to register. The new deadline for registration and submission of works is now Monday, January 27, 2025.

  • Iran’s cultural charm on display at FITUR 2025 2025-01-24 18:07

    Iran’s cultural charm on display at FITUR 2025

    TEHRAN - Iran’s pavilion at the 45th International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR 2025) has opened its doors, showcasing the nation’s rich cultural, historical, and natural heritage at IFEMA MADRID, one of the world’s leading tourism exhibition venues.