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.
Behestan Castle in Zanjan Province in photos
Standing tall at the heart of a mountain, a once strategic fort offering protection to people for centuries seems to be losing its battle against nature.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Garden of Stones in Sirjan
A stony protest against government policies by a local in southeastern Iran turns into a popular tourist attraction decades later.
Iran to host Islamic Countries’ Health Tourism Conference
A growing number of hospitals across Iran provide foreigners who visit Iran for medical purposes with excellent healthcare services.
Iran in the eyes of an American traveler
Monica Byrne, the US novelist and playwright, gives a first-hand account of her experience in Iran.
Iran World Heritage Attractions (No. 2)
Naghsh-e Jahan Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in central Iran, in photos.
Abr Jungle of Shahrood; a dream of walking on clouds
Cloud Forest, a spectacular natural site in Shahrood, could be a good holiday destination for those who need a change of scenery.
French envoy describes Iran as most secure regional country for foreign tourists
The French envoy to Tehran has disputed inclusion by Paris of Iran in the list of dangerous states for travelling, saying Iran is the most secure regional country for trips.
Meager share of medical tourism in overall tourism profits
An expert says given the country’s medical potential Iranian officials should do more to secure the inflow of cash via medical tourists.
VP: Iran’s Tourism Industry Flourishing
An Iranian official expresses pleasure that more foreign tourists have been showing interest in traveling to Iran in recent months.
Travelogues Can Boost Tourism
As a vehicle of expression, travelogues can give tourism a shot in the arm.
Pigeon Houses, Iranian Architectural Elegance
Pigeon houses represent a perfect example of humans and nature working together for mutual benefits.
Khuzestan Province, Land of Oil and More
A closer look at Iran’s Khuzestan Province, widely known for its oil reserves, reveals oil is not the only resource of the province.
ICHHTO introduces Tabriz and Yazd as Iranian creative cities to OIC
Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) has introduced Tabriz in northwest Iran and Yazd in central Iran as iranian creative cities to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), said a senior official of ICHHTO.
Preserving Shiraz Historical Core Necessary: UN official
The UN Human Settlements Program (UNHSP) representative to Iran referring to unique historical texture of Shiraz said here Wednesday that preserving that historical heritage is necessary for boosting the cityˈs tourism industry.
Tehran mounts intl. handicrafts exhibit
The 24th edition of 24th International Handicrafts Exhibition has been mounted at Tehran’s International Permanent Fairground.
Germany Planning to Consolidate Tourism Cooperation with Iran
A German tourism activist praised Iran's eye-catching tourist resorts and destinations and historical sites, and voiced Berlin's enthusiasm for dispatching more tourists to Iran.
Iran, Italy Discuss Promotion of Cultural Cooperation
Iranian and Italian officials stressed the need for both Tehran and Rome to share their experiences in various cultural fields.
Iran Planning to Attract More Tourists
Head of Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) Massoud Soltanifar vowed to do his organization's best to pave the ground for attracting more tourists to the country's holy shrines.
President Rouhani: Iranian Hotels Heavy Tourist Traffic
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani welcomed the outstanding increase in the foreign tourists' visits to the country, and said many Iranian hotels have been reserved by them to the end of 2014.
Go 7 mln years back visiting ‘Nakhcheer Cave’
Nakhcheer or Nakhjir is a limestone cave situated in Markazi Province of Iran with approximately seven million years old which is now a tourist and research destination for people from aroudn the world.
