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2023-12-02 17:49
By Afshin Majlesi
The necessity of community-based tourism development
For millennia, events have been an inseparable facet of the Iranian culture, predominantly when it comes to natural occurrences triggered by seasonal changes. Originating from small rural and tribal entities, such community-based reunions have expanded, thrived, and passed down from generation to generation to convey a message of warmth and kindness.
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2023-11-12 17:32
Eco-lodges in Markazi province welcomed by vacationers
TEHRAN – Staying at eco-lodge units has been welcomed by many domestic and overseas vacationers visiting Iran’s Markazi province.
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2023-11-11 17:38
100 Ecotourism Trails of Iran gets English translation
TEHRAN – An English version of the book “100 Ecotourism Trails of Iran” has been published for lovers of the natural heritage of the country.
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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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2023-09-11 18:21
Rudbarak Forest: an ultimate destination for adventure enthusiasts
TEHRAN - Nestled in the heart of the Alborz mountain range, about 70 kilometers northeast of Shahmirzad, lies the picturesque Rudbarak Forest.
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2023-09-06 21:21
By Afshin Majlesi
Beyond the big cities, discover charms of rural Iran
TEHRAN - Bustling cities like Tehran or Isfahan are usually the first thing that comes to mind for the majority of foreign visitors when they think of Iran.
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2023-08-21 18:40
Lorestan to host conference on rural tourism
TEHRAN - Lorestan is set to host a conference on rural tourism, the provincial tourism chief said on Monday.
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2023-08-20 18:30
Gilan attractions draw 7 million visitors in 5 months
TEHRAN – Gilan, a lush green touristic province in northern Iran, has recorded more than seven million visits to its attractions in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 21).
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2023-08-19 20:30
50 Alborz villages selected for rural tourism
TEHRAN – Iran’s Alborz province, which is situated 10 km west of Tehran, has selected 50 of its villages to become new destinations for rural tourism.
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2023-08-05 19:42
By Afshin Majlesi
Living legends: discover Iran’s fascinating trees
TEHRAN—Iran has a diverse range of long-lived trees that have endured the test of time for hundreds and even thousands of years, in addition to a rich natural heritage.
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2023-07-25 18:42
Iran names eight villages for UNWTO status
TEHRAN – Iran has nominated eight rural villages as final candidates for a special label given by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), which recognizes exceptional rural tourism destinations.
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2023-07-22 18:30
100 Iranian villages to be shortlisted for tourism development
TEHRAN —100 lesser-known Iranian villages will be shortlisted for tourism development to help boost local economies and reverse the flow of people into the cities.
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2023-07-11 18:50
Lorestan province to diversify its rural tourism
TEHRAN – Lorestan province is embracing a new approach to its tourism sector, seeking to diversify its offerings to nature lovers.
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2023-07-08 20:30
Ground broken for Iran’s first three-story suspension bridge
TEHRAN – Construction of a three-story suspension bridge, said to be the first of its kind in Iran, officially began on Thursday with a ground-breaking ceremony held in the Sarein county of Ardabil province, northwest Iran.
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2023-07-07 18:58
Iranian villages vying for UNWTO label
TEHRAN – Iran has nominated eight villages for a special label given by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), which recognizes exceptional rural tourism destinations.
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2023-07-02 22:00
Kashan villages to adopt homey ways to boost tourism
TEHRAN – Plans to develop local leisure activities have been formulated to buttress eco-tourism in a selection of 21 rural villages in Kashan county of Isfahan province.