Tourism
Iran Travel & Tourism News – Tourism is one of the fields that can help Iran get rid of an oil-dependent economy, and boost its non-oil revenues by encouraging foreign tourists to visit its diverse historical and natural attractions. The “Tourism” section in IFP News tries to offer a true image of the country’s beauties and tourism industry, and the opportunities for foreign investment in the field.
Mosques in Iran; Cultural Havens with Impressive Architecture
Iran has some of the most beautiful mosques in the world. However, aside from their splendour, mosques are also significant religious and cultural centres where people come together to socialize and acquire knowledge.
Iranian City Collecting Child Labourers from Streets
An Iranian social welfare official says a special van has started collecting child labourers from the streets of Tabriz in northwestern Iran.
Shams-ol-Emareh; 150-Year-Old Palace in Heart of Tehran
The Shams-ol-Emareh (Edifice of the Sun) palace is one of the first high-rise buildings of old Tehran, dating back to 150 years ago.
American Tourists Interested in Visiting Iran despite Warnings
While Trump’s administration has done its utmost to stop the American and non-American tourists from visiting Iran in the past few months, officials say the number of US visitors of Iran has not decreased at all.
Baghdad Mayor Tours Tehran Tourist Attractions (+Photos)
Zekra Alwach, the female mayor of Baghdad, has visited a number of historical places and cultural heritage sites in a half-day tour of Tehran.
Medical Tourists Looking for VIP Services in Iran
An Iranian surgeon and entrepreneur says the country should prepare the grounds for attracting medical tourists who would like to receive VIP services.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Churat Lake
Lake Miansheh, commonly known as Churat Lake due to its proximity to the village of Churat in Mazandaran province, is among the most beautiful tourist destinations in northern Iran.
Iran Inks Medical Tourism MoUs with 32 Countries
Iran has signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on medical tourism with 32 countries in a specialized conference recently held in Tehran.
Qatar Refuses to Offer Visa-Free Entry to Iranians
While Tehran has remained Doha’s close ally amid the ongoing crisis in the Arab country’s relations with Saudi Arabia and a number of other states, Qatari officials have not included Iran in a list of 80 countries whose citizens can travel to Qatar without obtaining a visa.
Foreign Dignitaries Visit Tehran’s Museums
Some of the foreign officials travelling to Iran to attend President Rouhani’s swearing-in ceremony have visited Tehran’s historical monuments and museums.
South Korean Speaker Visits Historic Sites of Isfahan
Speaker of South Korea’s National Assembly, Chung Sye-kyun, has used the opportunity of a diplomatic visit to Iran to tour the heritage sites in the central Iranian city of Isfahan.
Russia to Lift Visa Requirements for Iranians Soon
Russian Ambassador to Tehran Levan Dzhagaryan says Iranian citizens will be able to visit Russia without obtaining a visa as of the next couple of months.
Khorasan Razavi Province; Tourism Hub in NE Iran
Khorasan Razavi province in northeastern Iran is widely known for the millions of Shiite pilgrims it annually attracts, but it is also home to various tourist attractions.
Iran Holds Exciting Food Tours for Foreign Tourists
Foreign tourists usually visit Iran for its historical attractions; however, now that the country is being listed among the world’s top tourist destinations, two Iranian women are organizing tours of Iranian cuisine to make foreigners more familiar with Iranian foods and eating traditions.
Iran, Ukraine Agree to Ease Visa Processing
Iran and Ukraine have agreed to facilitate visa processing and issuance for their respective nationals.
Iran, Austria to Hold Joint Tourism Training Course
Iran and Austria are taking preparatory steps to hold a joint travel and tourism training course in an Austrian university.
Trump’s Travel Ban against Int’l Freedom Principles: WTO
The international tourism organisation chief says Trump’s travel ban runs counter to the international principles of freedom.
Britain’s easyHotel to Open Branches in Iran
The British budget chain easyHotel has announced plans to open branches in Iran, expecting a deal for 500 rooms.
Iran’s Bandar Abbas, Italy’s Bari Become Sister Cities
A delegation from Iran’s southern province of Hormozgan has travelled to Italy to sign a twin-towns agreement with the officials of port Bari.
Mideast’s First Mini-World Park under Construction in Iran
The construction of the Middle East’s first and world’s fourth mini-world park is underway in the western Iranian province of Hamadan.
Tourists Amazed by Lotus Lagoons in Northern Iran
The northern Iranian province of Mazandaran is home to beautiful lagoons, the surface of which is decorated with a large number of lotuses. They provide visitors with spectacular scenery during summer.
Italian Runner to Break Guinness Record in Iran Desert
An Italian runner plans to have his name appear in the Guinness Book of Records by running 80 kilometres in Iran’s Loot Desert in 70-degree temperature.
Iran to Discuss Visa Facilitation with China, Japan, S. Korea
Iranian tourism officials will discuss the possibility of relaxing visa regulations with China, Japan, and South Korea in the next few months, according to the head of Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization.
Tehran Terror Attacks Not to Influence Iran’s Tourism
Wednesday's terrorist attacks in Tehran are not expected to have a noticeable impact on Iran's inbound tourism, as the incidents did not take place at a tourist spot, a tourism expert said.
Isfahan Attracts Record-Breaking Number of Foreign Tourists
An Iranian tourism official says an unprecedented number of foreign tourists have visited the historical and natural tourist attractions of Isfahan from March to May.