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2024-11-20 17:51
By: Seyedhossein Hosseiniseddiq & Azam Sadat Hosseiniseddiq
Mrs. Kokab a symbol of Iranian hospitality
Story of Mrs. Kokab (Kokab Khanum), one of the most popular Persian stories, was included in the second students' Persian literature book of elementary school which was written by Mohammad Reza Entezariyan from Bojnord city before the 1979 revolution in Iran, it was included in the textbook. The story of Mrs. Kokab is one of the minimal Persian stories that many students remember from the late 1970s to 1990s.
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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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2024-08-23 17:25
Hamedan’s 15-day celebration: discounts in honor of Avicenna
TEHRAN - Hamedan is set to celebrate its national day coinciding with Avicenna’s birth anniversary with a 15-day discount on hospitality services.
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2024-07-19 16:55
By Seyed Abbas Aghaei Niaraki
Itinerary to cheerful China
XINING- In the second week of July, a team of seven journalists from various esteemed Iranian news agencies visited Xining city in Qinghai province, China.
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2024-06-23 17:26
Sustainable rural tourism high on agenda, says deputy minister
TEHRAN – Deputy Tourism Minister Ali-Asghar Shalbafian has emphasized the importance of developing rural tourism in a way that minimizes environmental, social, and cultural drawbacks.
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2024-06-11 17:25
By Afshin Majlesi
Wonders of Uzbekistan: a ten-day travel experience
From my childhood, the names of Samarkand and Bukhara have been etched into my memory; whether in poems, school classes, grandmother’s tales, or stories in my books, those names always lingered in the back of my mind.
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2024-06-05 20:34
By Afshin Majlesi
Discovering Samarkand: Mausoleum of Amir Timur through the eyes of foreign tourists
UZBEKISTAN, Samarkand - During a recent visit to Samarkand, I explored a number of historical gems, including Registan Square, Shah-i-Zinda, and the Mausoleum of Amir Timur, to name a few.
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2024-05-20 17:35
Multifaceted benefits of choosing Iran for medical treatment
TEHRAN – Medical tourism in Iran has been steadily gaining momentum over the past couple of years, attracting patients from across the globe and particularly from the neighboring states.
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2024-03-15 18:16
By Afshin Majlesi
Discovering Iran: Chinese influencers’ tale of hospitality and friendship
On Friday, in the serene ambiance of Golestan Palace, amidst the whispers of ancient history, I sat down with a group of Chinese media influencers visiting Tehran’s sole UNESCO-listed site.
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2024-03-04 18:10
Persian New Year: Ilam gears up with 264 hospitality centers
TEHRAN – In preparation for the upcoming Persian New Year (Nowruz) holidays, Ilam’s director-general of tourism has announced the readiness of 264 accommodation centers with a total capacity of 5,331 guests to host travelers and tourists around the clock.
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2024-03-02 18:14
Three visits, countless discoveries: a Chinese tour guide’s view of Iran
TEHRAN – A Chinese tour guide named Jill has painted a portrait of her encounter with Persian culture and lifestyle as she is paying a visit to Iran for the third time.
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2024-01-19 17:24
By Afshin Majlesi
Embrace nature’s symphony with eco-lodges!
Envision waking up to the melody of birdsong and the gentle rustle of leaves—a rejuvenating departure from the usual urban routine!
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2023-12-26 18:28
By Afshin Majlesi
Taste of Iran beyond media portrayals
Frequently depicted through lenses of political tensions and historical misunderstandings, Iran’s allure as a tourist destination often contends with a distorted portrayal aired by certain media outlets.
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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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2023-11-12 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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2023-11-07 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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2023-09-17 18:17
By Afshin Majlesi
Interview: Indian adventurer tells of epic journey on 73-year-old car
Indian adventurer Daman Thakore has kindly taken time out of his transcontinental journey to share us a little bit of information about the amazing expedition in a 73-year-old car!
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2023-09-15 23:18
Over 2,500 tourism projects worth $7.4 billion underway in Iran, minister says
TEHRAN—More than 2,500 tourism-related projects worth 3.7 quadrillion rials ($7.4 billion) are currently underway across Iran, the tourism minister said on Wednesday.
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2023-09-06 23:28
Arbaeen pilgrimage: Iran thanks Iraq for hospitality
TEHRAN —Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Tuesday thanked his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein for great deal of efforts to host millions of Iranian pilgrims who join Arabeen procession.
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2023-08-22 19:09
Iran attracts one million medical tourists in year
TEHRAN – The number of medical tourists visiting Iran is around one million people per annum, an official with Health Ministry has said.
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2023-05-22 18:42
Lorestan people’s hospitality strengthens tourism, governor-general says
TEHRAN –The people of the western province of Lorestan are known for their hospitality, which contributes to the tourism economy, the governor-general has said.
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2023-03-13 21:00
3,400 ecolodge units ready to host Noruz travelers
TEHRAN – A total of 3,400 authorized ecolodge units are ready to host travelers during the Noruz holidays, which officially starts on March 21, a tourism official has said.
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2023-02-28 18:37
By Afshin Majlesi
Visiting Iran not merely a simple excursion
Welcome to what might be the friendliest nation on Earth. The gem of Islam's crown, the ancient land, may appeal to you if you enjoy visiting areas where remnants of ancient civilizations can still be heard today.
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2023-01-06 20:00
Deputy tourism minister cuts ribbon on boutique hotel in Ardabil
TEHRAN –On Thursday, deputy tourism minister Ali-Asghar Shalbafian inaugurated a boutique hotel in the historical core of Ardabil in northwest Iran.
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2022-08-30 18:35
Iran’s medical sector draws 125,000 travelers in H1
TEHRAN–Iran attracted more than 125,000 international patients who received medical services during the first quarter of the current Persian calendar year (started March 21).