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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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2023-11-04 17:32
By Afshin Majlesi
Green tourism: new frontier for sustainable travel in Iran
TEHRAN – As Iran looks to fully recover from the impact of the pandemic on its travel industry, new investments can provide a path toward sustainable tourism.
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2023-10-31 17:58
200 villages up for rural tourism in Khuzestan
TEHRAN – More than 200 villages in Khuzestan have been selected for rural tourism development across the southwestern Iranian province, the provincial tourism chief said on Monday.
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2023-10-20 17:55
Iran’s Kandovan is listed among world’s best tourism villages
TEHRAN – Iran’s Kandovan village has found its way into the list of 54 best tourism villages announced by the World Tourism Organization on Thursday.
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2023-10-16 18:11
Lesser-known villages added to Qazvin’s tourism circuit
TEHRAN – Qazvin’s tourism directorate has introduced a selection of 22 rural villages as its emerging destinations for rural tourism across the west-central Iranian province.
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2023-10-08 18:32
First boutique hotel in Sistan-Baluchestan to make debut
TEHRAN—The first boutique hotel in Sistan-Baluchestan is getting ready to be inaugurated in the southeastern Iranian province.
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2023-09-25 18:43
150 events to promote green tourism across Iran
TEHRAN—Over 150 recreational programs have been designed to promote green tourism across Iran, the deputy tourism minister said on Monday.
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2023-09-19 18:14
Qom province arranges tours of its nomadic tribes
TEHRAN—Iran’s Qom province, located 125 kilometers south of Tehran, has arranged special tours of its nomadic tribes.
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2023-08-25 20:00
South Khorasan carpet: a legacy of exquisite artistry
TEHRAN - Situated in the eastern region of Iran, South Khorasan is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions. Among its many treasures, the province’s exquisite rugs and carpets stand out as true works of art.
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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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2023-08-15 23:11
Agritourism: Meybod bids to bring more visitors
TEHRAN– Meybod, an oasis county in central Iran better known for its rich cultural heritage, seeks to promote agritourism to diversify attractions.
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2023-08-12 22:30
Masouleh: four historical buildings under restoration
TEHRAN – Restoration work has commenced on four historical buildings, which are located in the ancient village of Masouleh, one of the top tourist destinations in northern Iran.
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2023-08-11 21:36
Local customs, sweets native to Kashan villages made national heritage
TEHRAN—Local customs and the skill of making indigenous sweets, long been practiced in three villages of Kashan country, central Iran, have recently been registered in the national list of intangible cultural heritage.
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2023-08-07 22:00
Traditional houses of Gilan Rural Heritage Museum undergo restoration
TEHRAN—Regular restoration work has commenced on traditional houses that are scattered across the Gilan Rural Heritage Museum in the northern Iranian province.
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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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2023-07-09 21:00
House of late Ayatollah Taleghani to undergo restoration
TEHRAN – A restoration work is getting arranged to safeguard the house of late Ayatollah Mahmoud Taleghani, an Iranian religious person who was a key figure in the Islamic Revolution that overthrew the monarchy of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi in 1979.
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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.
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2023-06-30 21:30
Qom to construct more ecolodge units to buttress tourism
TEHRAN – The tourism chief of Qom province has pledged support for the construction of new ecolodge units as a tool to encourage rural tourism.
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2023-06-30 20:30
Village, towns named national craft hubs in northeast Iran
TEHRAN ––A rural village and two towns situated in Kalat county, northeast Iran, have been designated as national hubs of handicrafts.
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2023-06-10 20:54
Agritourism: Hamedan village to host rosewater festival
TEHRAN – To enrich its agritourism sector, a village in Hamedan province will be holding a public festival dedicated to damask roses for the first time.
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2023-05-30 18:41
By Eshrat Mardi
Ecotourism is a reliable way to reduce poverty in Iran, diplomat says
YANGLING, China - Ali Nemati, Minister Counsellor of the Iranian Embassy in China said, Ecotourism is a reliable way to reduce poverty in Iran.
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2023-05-28 18:10
Old trees in Semnan village named national heritage
TEHRAN – Two centuries-old trees standing in a village of Semnan province have recently gained national status.
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2023-05-23 16:13
‘Back to the Village’ program returns 6,250 families
TEHRAN – A national program called “Back to the Village” has so far caused some 6,250 rural families living in cities to come back to their place of birth.
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2023-05-19 19:24
UNWTO unveils priorities for rural tourism development
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has recently released a report that defines the status of rural tourism in its member states aimed at identifying the main challenges and opportunities in the path of rural tourism development.
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2023-05-16 19:12
Tourism minister says government supports ecotourism projects
TEHRAN – Iran’s government is supportive of ecotourism projects, the tourism minister said on Monday.