Global Youth Tourism Summit elects Iran to its board of directors

TEHRAN – The first Global Youth Tourism Summit has elected Iran to its board of directors.

UNWTO sets stage for first global youth tourism summit

TEHRAN – The United Nations World Tourism Organization is to hold the first UNWTO Global Youth Tourism Summit, which will bring tens of young people from 60 countries to Sorrento, Italy.

UNWTO initiative seeks to recover tourism

TEHRAN – The World Tourism Organization has called on start-ups to join its initiative named “Awake Tourism Challenge” aimed to help recover the global tourism sector.

Iran affords opportunity to nominate tourism villages for UNWTO status  

TEHRAN – Home to many top tourism villages, Iran has a considerable chance to have some of those registered by the World Tourism Organization.

UNWTO: global tourism enjoys strong start to 2022 despite uncertainties

TEHRAN - International tourism continued its recovery in January 2022, with a much better performance compared to the weak start to 2021, the World Tourism Organization has said.

Empowering women at forefront of tourism recovery, UNWTO says

TEHRAN – The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has formulated guidelines to help both governments and businesses better address the needs of women in the tourism sector.

Iranian dolmeh gets national heritage status

TEHRAN – Dolmeh, a tiny Iranian dish that is fully wrapped up by grape leaves, has been registered in the national list of intangible cultural heritage.

Tourism has unique ability to promote peace everywhere: UNWTO chief

TEHRAN – World Tourism Organization secretary-general on Friday said tourism has a unique ability to promote peace between and among peoples everywhere.

UNWTO offers support to member states for tourism revival

TEHRAN – The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has said it provides support with member states to gain tourism revival.

UNWTO not in favor of tight travel restrictions

TEHRAN – The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced blanket travel restrictions cannot stop new virus variants from spreading.

Global contest seeks to alter gastronomy tourism through innovation

TEHRAN – The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in collaboration with Basque Culinary Center has launched the 3rd Global Competition for Gastronomy Tourism Startups.

UN report underpins tourism role to revive pandemic-hit economy

TEHRAN – A recent UN report has turned the spotlight on the potential role of tourism to recover the global economy which has suffered under lengthy lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Off the beaten path: Iran to classify touristic villages

TEHRAN – Iran considers identifying and ranking its touristic villages to boost sustainable rural tourism across the ancient country.

Iran to implement national tourism strategies co-developed with ITC

TEHRAN – Iran is prepared to put into practice key national tourism strategies it has co-developed in close collaboration with the International Trade Centre.

Deputy minister, intl. officials exchange views on tourism 

TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy tourism minister Ali-Asghar Shalbafian and several international officials have discussed ways to deepen ties in realms of traveling and cultural heritage. 

Iran, UNWTO discuss rural tourism targets

TEHRAN – On Tuesday, Iran’s deputy tourism minister Ali-Asghar Shalbafian and UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili discussed ways to develop bilateral ties and to gain previously-defined rural tourism targets.

UNWTO conference examines ways to develop sports tourism

TEHRAN – A host of international travel experts have discussed ways to expand sports tourism as one of the emerging propellers of the COVID-battered industry.

Tourism has unique ability to make sure nobody is left behind: UNWTO 

TEHRAN – On the occasion of World Tourism Day, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has ensured every part of the sector has a say in its future – including communities, minorities, youth, and those who would otherwise be at risk of being left behind.

Three Iranian villages nominated for UNWTO label

TEHRAN – The Iranian villages of Kharanaq, Barandaq, and Lark have been nominated for the ‘Best Tourism Villages’ label, which the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is projected to grant to a selection of rural destinations across the globe.

Iran selected as vice-chair of UNWTO Commission for South Asia

TEHRAN – Iran has been selected as the vice-chair of the Commission for South Asia of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the deputy tourism minister has announced.

UNWTO plans restart of tourism across Asia and the Pacific

TEHRAN – Tourism leaders from across Asia and the Pacific have met to plan the sector’s restart and recovery even as borders remain closed throughout the region.

UNWTO invites all to celebrate World Tourism Day

TEHRAN – The United Nations World Tourism Organization has invited all member states, businesses, and individuals to celebrate the upcoming World Tourism Day in an intervention to support the virus-hit industry.

Millennia-old Iranian village nominated for UNWTO label

TEHRAN – Iran’s millennia-old village of Kharanaq has been nominated for the ‘Best Tourism Villages’ label, which will be granted to a selection of rural destinations by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

Campervans, caravans stage rally under COVID protocols

TEHRAN – On Thursday, owners of over 40 campervans and caravans started a three-day parade to promote tourism under health protocols to help curb the coronavirus.

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Six destinations to visit in Hamedan when travel opens up

TEHRAN – It is more than a year since many countries around the world have imposed sweeping travel bans and advisories to stem the spread of novel coronavirus within their borders and beyond.

Iran named vice-chairman of UNWTO specialized committee 

TEHRAN -- Iran has been selected as the vice-chairman of the Committee for the Review of Applications for Affiliate Membership, one of the specialized panels of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).