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2021-05-19 18:00

Iranian minister, Russian envoy discuss ways to expand tourism

TEHRAN – Iranian tourism minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan and Russian Ambassador Levan Dzhagaryan on Tuesday discussed ways to expand tourism ties as the two countries are about to execute a visa-free agreement for tourist groups.

2021-05-17 18:04

Russian tourists eager to visit Iran: expert

TEHRAN – Many Russian tourists are eager to travel to Iran, an Iranian travel expert said on Monday, recounting his Russian counterparts.

2021-02-15 22:49

Iran, Turkey to consider passport-free travels

TEHRAN – A joint technical committee for tourism cooperation between Iran and Turkey has recently formulated a plan which reportedly could pave the way for bilateral passport-free travels.

2021-01-04 22:09

Oman offers visa-free travels to Iranians, other nations but strict rules required

TEHRAN – Oman has recently dropped its tourist visa requirement for visitors from 103 countries, including Iran, New Zealand, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, China, India, and Turkey, however the Sultanate has set some rules for the potential visitors.

2020-11-29 22:15

Iran considering to waive visas for D8 countries

TEHRAN – Iran is considering abolishing visa rules for passport holders from the group of Developing Eight (D8) countries.

2020-10-11 21:45

Iranian tour operators in talks to find new markets in Russia

TEHRAN – Head of the Iranian Tour Operators Association Ebrahim Pourfaraj on Sunday said that new rounds of negotiations have been commenced between Iranian tour operators, travel marketers, and their Russian counterparts.

2020-10-06 22:51

South Africa lifts visa for Iranian travelers

TEHRAN - South Africa’s government has announced that it waived visa requirement for passport holders from Iran and ten other countries.

Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan (R) and his deputy for tourism Vali Teymouri are seen during their visits to the Tehran Times in downtown Tehran, October 3, 2020.

2020-10-04 21:56

By Afshin Majlesi

Iran sets sights on tourism rebound if coronavirus wanes, minister says

TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran is developing necessary infrastructure in the realms of traveling, accommodation, and human resources as it eyeing to jumpstart travels whenever coronavirus restrictions ease, Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan told the Tehran Times in an exclusive interview on Saturday.

2020-09-18 17:11

Visa waiver to improve balance of Tehran-Moscow tourism: official

TEHRAN – Visa-free travel for group tours between Iran and Russia could proffer equal conditions for both nations, Mohammad Qasemi, the director for marketing and advertising at the ministry of tourism has said.

2020-09-11 19:02

Iran, Russia visa waiver for group tours on verge of reality

TEHRAN – In 2017, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin inked a visa-free agreement for tourist groups. The agreement, however, seems to be implemented in the near future as a joint technical committee on Wednesday reached an initial agreement in this regard.

Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan delivers speech in an undated photo.

2020-09-02 20:25

Responsible tourism a workable solution for coronavirus era: minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister has said that responsible tourism is a workable solution for holidaymakers to get assured of safe traveling during the coronavirus pandemic.

2020-07-22 21:19

Despite resuming flights UAE not issuing visas for Iranians: report

TEHRAN – The United Arab Emirates is not issuing visas for Iranian nationals although its flag career Emirates has resumed flights to/from the Iranian capital Tehran after some six months of halt over the coronavirus pandemic, ISNA reported on Wednesday.

Chinese travelers pose for a photo while standing at the courtyard of Chehel Sotoun, a 17th-century palace in Isfahan, central Iran.

2020-07-21 23:34

Iran seeking to attract millions of Chinese travelers, ex-envoy says

TEHRAN - Tehran’s ex-ambassador to Beijing has said Iran is seeking to become a tourist destination for millions of potential travelers from China as the two countries are working on a 25-year comprehensive cooperation plan that includes boosting relations in the field of tourism.

Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Ali-Asghar Mounesan stands in front of an Achaemenid-era (c. 550-330) bas-relief carving in an undated photo.

2020-06-22 18:24

Iran ready to facilitate arrival of Afghan medical travelers: minister

TEHRAN – Iran is considering to make it easier for the Afghan nationals who are willing to visit the neighboring country for medical purposes, tourism minister has said.

2020-01-24 19:16

Iranian winter festival highlights “Chinese New Year”

TEHRAN – A winter tourism festival opened in the Iranian city of Hamedan on Friday, concurrent with the start of the Chinese New Year, which has been selected as one of the main themes for the event.

2019-12-27 18:28

Iran considering to give Russian tourists visa-free entry to help boost visitors

TEHRAN – Iran is considering to allow Russian tourists visa-free entry into the country to boost tourism, after it granted same privilege for some other nationals including Chinese and Omani passport holders.

Statue of Nader Shah (on horseback) and his soldiers at the Naderi Museum, Mashhad, northeast Iran. Born Nader Qoli Beyg, he was one of the most powerful Iranian rulers in the history of the nation, ruling as Shah of Iran (Persia) from 1736 to 1747 when he was assassinated during a rebellion.

2019-12-06 18:49

Azerbaijan willing to receive more tourists from Iran

TEHRAN – The Republic of Azerbaijan intends to receive more arrivals from Iran so as to attain a balance in tourist exchange rate between the two neighbors.

Tehran welcomes Showing results for Beijing's initiative to revive glory of ancient Silk Road

2019-12-01 18:39

Tehran welcomes Beijing's initiative to revive glory of ancient Silk Road

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan has said Iran backs China’s initiative for reviving the glory of ancient Silk Road, which existed for thousands of years, passing through many different empires, kingdoms, reigns and societies throughout history.