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.
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.
Iran, Most Affordable Destination for Foreign Tourists
Iran’s tourism industry has been identified for a third straight year to have the most affordable prices in the world for foreign visitors.
Shoy Waterfall, Largest of Its Kind in Middle East
Shoy Waterfall, which is located near the city of Dezful in southwestern Iran, is the biggest natural waterfall in the Middle East.
Kermanshah: Iranian Metropolis with Historical Attractions
The city of Kermanshah in western Iran is home to magnificent tourist attractions, including ancient monuments.
Concerts to Be Held Aboard Cruise Ships in Southern Iran
Barring administrative hiccups, Bushehr is on course to becoming the first province to hold concerts aboard cruise ships.
Hottest, Coldest Regions on Earth Look Similar: Iranian Tourist
An Iranian woman, who has travelled to the hottest and coldest places on the Earth, says despite their radical climate differences, the two locations are strikingly similar.
Rouhani to Use Non-Oil Exports, Tourism to Create More Jobs
Hassan Rouhani, the incumbent Iranian president running for the second term, highlighted the role of non-oil exports, the tourism industry, as well as the medium-scale and small-scale enterprises in creating job opportunities for the country’s young labor force.
Shrine of Prophet Khaled in Northeastern Iran
The shrine of pre-Islamic prophet Khaled Nabi in northeastern Iran is a beautiful place surrounded by a strange cemetery.
Qeshm Island Geopark Becomes Global after Receiving UNESCO Green Card
Qeshm Island Geopark in the southern Iranian island of Qeshm has become a UNESCO Global Geopark after obtaining the UN cultural body’s green card.
Foreign Tourists Prefer Rural Houses to 5-Star Hotels in Iran’s Kerman
Figures show that there has been a significant increase in the number of foreign tourists visiting the southeastern Iranian province of Kerman over the past few years, a large number of whom have been highly interested in staying at local guest houses.
“Tourism Industry in Iran Needs Greater Attention”
An Iranian MP says the expansion of tourism industry, more than any other time in Iran’s history, requires increased attention, thoughtful planning, passing and enacting administrative laws and establishment of modern infrastructure.
Iran Deeply Regrets Deaths of German Tourists in Crash
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman voiced his deep sorrow over the deaths of two German tourists in a minibus crash in southern Iran.
Figures Say Number of Foreign Tourists to Iran Peaked in 2016
Official figures indicate that the number of foreign tourists visiting Iran has witnessed a remarkable increase during President Hassan Rouhani’s four-year term, reaching its peak after the implementation of the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers in 2016.
New Look of Tehran’s 30th Tir Street More Appealing to Tourists
30th TirStreet is among the oldest and original historical places in Tehran which has recently attracted greater attention to itself as a tourist attraction due to a number of changes and renovations it has undergone.
“Cultural Conflict in Iran Should Turn into Cultural Diversity”
A top Iranian cultural heritage official has blamed the cultural conflict in modern Iran on mismanagement, and urged that it should turn into cultural reconciliation.
Iranian Tourists Can Visit Russia’s Far East without Visa
Moscow has issued a list of 18 countries, including Iran, the nationals of which are permitted entry into Russia’s Far East without a visa.
