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2024-04-13 18:01
Iran’s rural tourism: eight villages vie for UN recognition
TEHRAN – As this year’s UN Tourism deadline to submit applications for the best tourism villages evaluation draws near [April 24], Iran has nominated eight most qualified villages to vie for global recognition.
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2024-03-29 07:47
Fahraj chosen as target village for rural tourism
TEHRAN - In a recent announcement by Mohammad-Ali Shahhosseini, the Deputy for Economic and Tourism Affairs of the Yazd Governorate, Fahraj village has been designated as a target village for rural tourism.
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2024-03-06 18:08
Eying a UN label, Bisheh to host festival dedicated to nature lovers
TEHRAN – Iran’s Bisheh, which is nominated for UN Tourism’s list of the best tourism villages, is set to host a special festival intended to promote its tourist appeal for nature lovers.
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2024-01-31 17:33
Iran to implement visa waiver for 32 countries on Feb. 4
TEHRAN – Iran’s unilateral abolition of visa requirements for citizens of 32 countries is set to take effect on February 4.
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2024-01-28 18:49
UNWTO transforms into ‘UN Tourism’ to signal a new era
TEHRAN - The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is embracing a transformative era as it unveils its new name and brand: UN Tourism.
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2024-01-28 18:23
UN Tourism chief welcomes Iran’s decision to abolish visas for 33 countries
TEHRAN – Zurab Pololikashvili, the Secretary-General of the UN Tourism, formerly (UNWTO), has warmly welcomed Iran’s decision to cancel visas with 33 countries, expressing optimism about a vibrant future for tourism for the ancient country.
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2024-01-19 17:35
UNWTO to highlight investments, sustainable tourism, and collaboration
TEHRAN – The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is set to make a significant impact at FITUR 2024, the leading travel and tourism trade fair, taking place in Madrid from January 24 to 28.
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2024-01-13 17:51
Varkaneh Village, stone homes & natural beauty await
TEHRAN -- When you step into the village of Varkaneh, you may feel a fundamental difference because its houses, streets, and everything else are made and adorned with stone.
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2024-01-03 17:47
By Afshin Majlesi
From preservation to prosperity: CEO unveils Isfahan’s restoration strategy
ISFAHAN - Mohammad-Ali Izadkhasti, the CEO of Isfahan’s Urban Revitalization Organization, recently spoke to the Tehran Times about the organization’s commitment to reviving Isfahan’s rich historical fabric.
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2023-12-19 18:09
Comprehensive atlas of gastronomy tourism unveiled
TEHRAN – A comprehensive atlas of gastronomy tourism in Iran was unveiled in a ceremony held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts on Monday.
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2023-12-09 21:45
UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili invited to Tehran tourism fair
TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism ministry has invited Zurab Pololikashvili, the secretary-general of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), to attend Tehran’s international tourism fair scheduled for February 2024.
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2023-12-01 17:35
Ardabil set to enrich tourism circuit
TEHRAN – Ardabil province in northwest Iran is set to diversify its rural tourism by adding new destinations.
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2023-11-25 18:02
By Afshin Majlesi
Time to reconnect with Iran’s travel gems
Welcome to the realm of responsible tourism in Iran, where holidaymakers are not mere spectators but active participants.
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2023-11-24 17:35
Khuzestan hosts its first green tourism conference
TEHRAN – The oil-rich Khuzestan province that comprises an extension of the Mesopotamian plain, part of the forested Zagros Mountains, and borders with the Persian Gulf, has played host to its first conference on green tourism.
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2023-11-13 16:11
Tehran mulls visa-free regimes for 68 countries, including Japan and Saudi Arabia
TEHRAN – Iran is considering abolishing visa requirements for passport holders from 68 countries, including Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Russia.
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2023-11-12 17:31
Tehran encourages bigger cultural flow among UNESCO member states
TEHRAN - Iran's Deputy Minister of Science, Research and Technology Peyman Salehi has introduced a program to facilitate the exchange of ideas and knowledge among the members of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
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2023-11-07 17:43
Universal network dedicated to Persian-speaking tourism professionals formed
TEHRAN – Several veteran Iranian experts have formed an Internet website and association devoted to Persian-speaking tourism professionals and experts from across the globe.
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2023-11-06 17:32
Villages in Ilam adapted for rural tourism
TEHRAN – Following months of work, seven villages, situated in the lesser-known Ilam province, western Iran, have been modified for rural tourism.
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2023-11-04 17:32
By Afshin Majlesi
Green tourism: new frontier for sustainable travel in Iran
TEHRAN – As Iran looks to fully recover from the impact of the pandemic on its travel industry, new investments can provide a path toward sustainable tourism.
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2023-10-31 17:58
200 villages up for rural tourism in Khuzestan
TEHRAN – More than 200 villages in Khuzestan have been selected for rural tourism development across the southwestern Iranian province, the provincial tourism chief said on Monday.
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2023-10-31 17:46
Iran seeks single UNESCO tag for historical mosques
TEHRAN – The Iranian tourism minister has said his ministry seeks to win a UNESCO label for a selection of its historical mosques.
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2023-10-20 17:55
Iran’s Kandovan is listed among world’s best tourism villages
TEHRAN – Iran’s Kandovan village has found its way into the list of 54 best tourism villages announced by the World Tourism Organization on Thursday.
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2023-10-18 17:14
Iran minister signals visa abolition with Uzbekistan to encourage tourism
TEHRAN – Iranian tourism minister Ezzatollah Zarghami on Tuesday indicated that Tehran was ready to ease visa rules with Uzbekistan on a mutual basis.
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2023-10-17 17:08
Chinese, Omani arrivals in Iran on rise under visa waiver agreements
TEHRAN – Iran’s tourist arrivals from China and Oman have been on the rise over the past couple of years, since the Islamic Republic abolished visa requirements for their nationals.
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2023-10-16 18:11
Lesser-known villages added to Qazvin’s tourism circuit
TEHRAN – Qazvin’s tourism directorate has introduced a selection of 22 rural villages as its emerging destinations for rural tourism across the west-central Iranian province.
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2023-10-15 17:46
Iran’s tourism minister arrives in Uzbekistan to join UNWTO general assembly
TEHRAN – On Sunday, Iran’s tourism minister Ezzatollah Zarghami arrived in Uzbekistan to join the 25th session of the World Tourism Organization’s general assembly, which will be held in Samarkand on October 18 and 19.
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2023-10-13 18:18
Kermanshah province steps up campaign to boost rural tourism
TEHRAN – Kermanshah’s tourism department is to intensify its sustained efforts devoted to promoting rural tourism across the western Iranian province.
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2023-10-03 17:42
Majestic Naqsh-e Rostam under threat from climate change
TEHRAN - The hot summer, unauthorized deep-water drilling, and other challenges associated with the changing climate are threatening to destroy invaluable cultural landmarks including Naqsh-e Rostam, which is a majestic rock-hewn necropolis in southern Iran.
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2023-09-30 18:15
By Afshin Majlesi
Awe-inspiring Lut Desert: a photographer’s paradise
TEHRAN - With its endless stretches of golden dunes, rugged landscapes, and mesmerizing geological formations, the Lut Desert stands as a testament to the raw beauty of our planet.
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2023-09-27 18:28
Iran’s tourist arrivals reach 2.93 million in Jan-Jul 2023, UNWTO barometer indicates
TEHRAN—Foreign tourist arrivals in Iran reached some 2.93 million between January and July 2023, according to the latest United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) World Tourism Barometer.