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2025-10-01 19:38
U.S. denies visas for Iran football officials
TEHRAN - The U.S. government has not issued visas for Mehdi Taj, president of the Iran Football Federation, and Amir Ghalenoei, head coach of the national team, along with seven other federation members, to attend the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony.
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2025-09-19 16:42
Nearly 60,000 Chinese tourists visit Iran annually, ambassador says
TEHRAN - About 60,000 Chinese tourists travel to Iran each year, China’s ambassador to Tehran said on Tuesday, highlighting efforts to expand cultural and scientific exchanges between the two countries.
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2025-09-12 17:26
Iran tour operators welcome restrictions on unplanned foreign travel
TEHRAN – Iranian tour operators have welcomed new guidelines requiring foreign visitors to travel with visas and licensed guides, saying the move will support the tourism industry and local communities.
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2025-08-15 16:00
Tehran launches China-focused tourism marketing course with UN support
TEHRAN – Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has launched an online training program on tourism marketing aimed at attracting Chinese visitors, with support from the UN Tourism (United Nations World Tourism Organization), an official said on Thursday.
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2025-08-10 16:57
By Hani Rastegaran
Lost opportunities: The untapped potential of Iran’s tourism industry
Over the past two decades, despite Iran’s significant natural and cultural potential, attracting foreign tourists—especially leisure travelers interested in historical and cultural tourism from Europe and North America—has faced serious obstacles.
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2025-07-07 15:55
Iran suggests China abolish visa requirements for its tourists in reciprocal move
TEHRAN – Iran has called on the Chinese government to lift visa requirements for Iranian nationals wishing to visit China, in a move aimed at deepening bilateral cultural and tourism ties.
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2025-06-04 13:14
By Afshin Majlesi
Minister outlines visa-free travel agreements, cultural initiatives, and infrastructure plans
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, unveiled a series of major developments in regional tourism cooperation, heritage protection, and tourism infrastructure during a press conference held on Tuesday at the ministry headquarters in Tehran.
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2025-05-06 18:32
Iran eases visas, but media misinformation still a barrier to tourism
TEHRAN – A senior Iranian tourism official has said that the spread of negative media narratives about Iran – commonly referred to as Iranophobia – poses a significant challenge to the country’s tourism sector, even as visa requirements for most travelers have been eased or eliminated.
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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.
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2025-01-19 17:59
Minister hails Tajikistan’s enduring love for Iran and Persian language
TEHRAN – The Iranian tourism minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has said he feels proud of the Tajik people’s unwavering love for Iran and the Persian language.
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2025-01-18 17:34
Putin underlines stronger Iran-Russia cooperation in tourism and direct flights
TEHRAN - Russian President Vladimir Putin during a joint press conference with his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral tourism cooperation and further direct flights.
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2025-01-01 17:28
Tehran, Dushanbe discuss enhanced tourism, cultural collaboration
TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, met with Tajikistan’s Ambassador to Iran, Nizomiddin Zohidi, on Tuesday at the ministry’s headquarters in Tehran to discuss strengthening ties in tourism and cultural cooperation.
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2024-11-29 17:50
Russia, Iran may expand air travel network for tourism
TEHRAN - Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has highlighted the potential for expanding air travel between Russia and Iran, emphasizing mutual tourism growth as a key factor in broadening flight routes beyond Moscow.
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2024-11-16 17:26
Iran stages tourism roadshow in Sulaymaniyah
Tehran – Iran has organized a tourism roadshow in Sulaymaniyah, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, to highlight its diverse tourism opportunities.
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2024-10-11 17:07
Iran to introduce electronic registration for entry and exit of foreign tourists
TEHRAN - Iran is set to introduce electronic registration for the entry and exit of foreign tourists, eliminating the need for physical stamps on their passports.
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2024-10-02 17:33
Tourism capacity expansion plans formulated, minister says
TEHRAN – On Wednesday, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts announced the development of a comprehensive plan to boost the country's tourism capacity.
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2024-08-27 18:14
Iranian tourists show growing interest in Moscow’s cultural landmarks, official says
TEHRAN - Iranian nationals visiting Moscow show a strong preference for cultural sites while also engaging in shopping at the Russian capital’s markets, according to the deputy chairman of the Moscow City Tourism Committee.
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2024-08-27 18:08
By Afshin Majlesi
Affordable adventures await in these six must-visit cities
TEHRAN - With a history stretching back over 6,000 years, Iran is one of the world’s most appealing destinations for budget-conscious travelers.
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2024-08-26 19:22
Iran’s visa lift opens tourism gates, yet travel barriers linger
TEHRAN – Iran’s decision to unilaterally eliminate visa requirements for some countries promises to invigorate its tourism industry, yet persistent issues like expensive flights and limited direct connections are hindering the full realization of this potential.
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2024-08-25 17:54
Sri Lanka offers free 30-day visas to tourists from Iran and over 30 other countries
TEHRAN - Sri Lanka has announced a new initiative to boost its tourism sector by offering free 30-day tourist visas to visitors from over 30 countries, including Iran.
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2024-08-07 18:04
Tehran, Dushanbe to implement visa-waiver program
TEHRAN – In a move to enhance bilateral relations between Iran and Tajikistan, a visa-waiver program will be implemented between the two nations starting Saturday, August 10.
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2024-07-16 18:38
By M.A. Saki
Belarus is a hidden gem
MINSK – On July 7, as the sun was setting, a tall and thin young man was waiting for me from Iran and another journalist from Kazakhstan at Minsk airport. He said I welcome you to Belarus on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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2024-07-03 17:54
Leader’s advisor highlights tourism potential as an economic powerhouse
TEHRAN – A top economic adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has emphasized that tourism could play a crucial role in bolstering Iran’s economic power on the global stage.
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2024-07-02 18:10
By Afshin Majlesi
Tourism and cultural heritage: a dual mandate for Iran’s next president
As Iran approaches its run-off presidential election on July 5, the national tourism sector, which has rarely been addressed during recent debates, faces a pivotal moment.
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2024-06-28 16:06
Russian minister: 60% of visas issued in Russia are for BRICS citizens
Russian Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov spoke during the plenary session "Prospects for BRICS tourism co-operation in new conditions" at the BRICS Tourism Forum in Moscow. This is the first thematic forum of the international association, which brought together more than 300 leading experts, business and government representatives of the BRICS countries.
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2024-06-15 18:06
Over 50,000 Russian tourists expected to visit Iran by yearend
TEHRAN - The number of Russian tourists visiting Iran is projected to surpass 50,000 in 2024, according to an Iranian official.
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2024-05-18 18:37
Iran calls for Russian partnerships in tourism development
TEHRAN - The Iranian Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, has extended an invitation to Russian firms to invest in Iran's tourism infrastructure.
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2024-05-05 17:20
Tehran, Riyadh consider re-establishing direct flights
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has held discussions with his Saudi Arabian counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan, regarding the facilitation of commercial visas and the resumption of direct flights between the two nations.
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2024-04-16 18:02
Half of the world’s population can travel to Iran without visas, tourism minister says
TEHRAN - According to the tourism minister of the Islamic Republic, Iran grants visa-free access to approximately half of the world’s population, totaling around four billion people.
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2024-03-04 17:52
Iran aims to attract millions of Chinese vacationers
TEHRAN – Iran has set its sights on attracting millions of Chinese nationals as part of its strategy to boost the tourism industry.