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A view of the Sheikh Safi al-Din Ardabili in Ardebil, northwest Iran

2019-12-25 19:18

New cultural occasions added to Iran’s calendar of events

TEHRAN – Three cultural occasions were officially added to Iran’s national calendar of events on Tuesday.

A file photo shows UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili (L) meeting with Iran’s tourism chief Ali-Asghar Mounesan (R) in Tehran.

2019-09-30 20:54

Tourism holds considerable potential to build a better, more equal future, UNWTO chief says

TEHRAN – Tourism holds considerable potential to build a better, more equal future in the global scene as no single economic, social or human activity prospers in isolation, UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili has said.

Iran’s tourism minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan addresses guests during a national celebration to mark the World Tourism Day in Zahedan, the capital of southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province, September 28, 2019.

2019-09-28 19:56

Iran marks World Tourism Day amid plans to boost arrivals

TEHRAN – Iran celebrated the World Tourism Day in a ceremony which was held in Zahedan, the capital of southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province, on Saturday, with plans underway aimed to increase the number of foreign visitors to the country.

Foreign travelers visit the UNESCO-registered Imam Square, formerly named Naqsh-e Jahan Square, in Isfahan, central Iran. It almost always feels full of life thanks to being a prime destination for both domestic and foreign travelers. The square was laid out in the very early 17th century under the reign of the Safavid ruler, Shah Abbas the Great, to signal the importance of Isfahan as a capital of a powerful empire.

2019-09-01 18:13

World Tourism Day to focus on job generation, better future

TEHRAN - World Tourism Day is annually commemorated on September 27 with worldwide celebrations under the auspices of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in an undated photo

2018-09-30 00:30

UN chief urges support for digital techs to boom tourism

TEHRAN - The secretary general of the United Nations has called for an international support for digital technologies which are suitable for tourism.

2018-09-26 09:33

By Parham Janfeshan

World Tourism Day reminder about importance of preserving history of a nation

TEHRAN — Speaking of Iranian history, the first thing that comes to the mind is Cultural Heritage. This social phenomenon is a heritage from far back in the past and can determine a nation’s history and civilization.

2018-09-23 00:05

Museums to open doors for free on World Tourism Day

TEHRAN — All museums across Iran will offer free entry on September 27, concurrent with World Tourism Day, Tasnim news agency reported.

An Iranian troupe performs during a ceremony to mark World Tourism Day at Tehran’s International Conference Center, September 19, 2017.

2017-09-26 21:21

‘Tourism brings hope, prosperity and understanding’

TEHRAN – Tourism brings hope, prosperity and understanding to so many lives and livelihoods all over the world, says secretary general of the World Tourism Organization.

2016-09-27 09:59

By Afshin Majlesi

Iran marks World Tourism Day

President Hassan Rouhani has said the administration is taking steps one by one toward the promotion of tourism industry and the country’s current political situation is ripe for attracting more tourists.

2016-09-26 14:17

Iran celebrates World Tourism Day

Celebration of World Tourism Day was held on Monday with President Hassan Rouhani in attendance. The ceremony was held at the IRIB conference center.

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By Parham Janfeshan

By Afshin Majlesi