Tourism Industry
The latest news and views about the tourism industry
Iran’s Karaj hosts tulip festival
A tulip festival is underway in the Iranian city of Karaj, near the capital Tehran, which showcases the largest carpet flower in West Asia.
Spring blossoms in orchards of Golestan province, northern Iran
With the beginning of spring, fruit trees have blossomed and created unique landscapes in the gardens and fields of Iran's Golestan province.
Iran tourism: Salasel castle and Darion creek, hidden gems in Khuzestan
In the heart of Khuzestan province in southern Iran, lie two captivating treasures waiting to be explored: Salasel Castle and Darion Creek.
Tehran’s Milad tower hosts Nowruz holidaymakers
The Iranian capital Tehran’s landmark Milad Tower, or arguably the second landmark after the Azadi tower, welcomes visitors from the capital and other parts of the country during Nowruz holidays.
Iran’s natural wonder: Mud volcano in north
Naftalijeh mud volcano is one of the natural places of Golestan province, which is located in Gomishan city in the east of the Caspian.
Bandar-e Torkman, Nowruz holidays destination in Iran’s north
The Iranian port city of Bandar-e Torkman, which is known as one of the most important ports in the country’s north, hosts tourists during the Nowruz holidays.
Naqsh-e Jahan in Iran’s Isfahan charms Nowruz tourists
Isfahan is one of the most visited and frequently cited historical cities in central Iran that captives tourists throughout the year, especially during the 13-day holidays of the Persian New Year, Nowruz.
Cheshmeh Kileh bridge in Iran’s Tonekabon, a tourist spot for Nowruz
The Cheshmeh Kileh historical bridge in Iran’s northern Tonekabon city is a valuable cultural heritage asset.
Revival of lake Urmia welcomes tourists as water levels reach new highs
In a significant turn of events, Lake Urmia, a once-depleted natural wonder in Iran, is making a remarkable comeback, attracting tourists with its improved conditions. Recent measures implemented in the catchment area and satellite wetlands, coupled with favorable rainfall, have led to a substantial rise in the lake's water levels.
Iran tourism: Tarikdareh, smallest but spectacular ski slope
The Tarikdareh ski slope is the closest piste to the center of the city of Hamedan in western Iran.
Iran tourism: Naneh Massoumeh Alley in Iran’s Bushehr shows off appealing paintings
Naneh Massoumeh, Persian for Grandma Massoumeh, is the name of an alley in the southern Iranian city of Bushehr, along Persian Gulf, which stands out because of its colorful paintings on the walls.
Tehran International Exhibition of Tourism underway
The 17th Tehran International Exhibition of Tourism and Related Industries has opened, bringing together representatives from the tourism industry from 11 countries, namely Russia, Turkey, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Tajikistan, Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Sri Lanka.
President Raisi says tourism industry can rid Iran of dependence on petrodollars
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has stressed the necessity to enhance the tourism industry to diversify the sources of national income and diminish the country’s reliance on oil.
Iranians enjoy skiing in Abali resort
The Abali ski slope located in Damavand city, near the Iranian capital Tehran, is open to skiers after several days of snowing across the country.
Iran tourism: Chalus Mountains covered in snow
Heavy snow blankets the mountains of Chalus, in Mazandaran Province, after temperatures fell below zero in the northern Iranian province.
Iran tourism: Khomam Saturday Bazaar shining in Gilan province
In the heart of Gilan province in northern Iran, the Khomam Saturday Bazaar has emerged as a vibrant economic hub, captivating locals and visitors alike.
Dolphin jumps into tourist boat off Hengam Island, southern Iran
A video goes viral on social media showing a dolphin jumping into the boat of tourists of Hengam Island in southern Iran.
Iran’s Hamedan designated as Asian Capital of Tourism in 2024
The ancient city of Hamedan in western Iran has been chosen as the Asian Capital of Tourism in 2024.
Iran’s Yazd crowned tourism capital of Asian Dialogue Forum in 2024
In a momentous decision, the central Iranian city of Yazd, steeped in historical significance and cultural richness, has been honored as the tourism capital among the member countries of the Asian Dialogue Forum (ACD).
Daffodil extravaganza unfolds in Iran’s Juibar, Mazandaran Province
Amidst a kaleidoscope of vibrant hues and the fragrant embrace of narcissus flowers, the 6th Daffodil Festival in the northern Iranian city of Juibar burst into life with an electrifying inauguration by Babak Momeni, the head of Mazandaran's agricultural jihad.
Iran cancels visa requirements for 33 countries
Iran has unilaterally lifted visa requirements for tourists and businessmen from 33 countries in a move to welcome more visitors from other countries.
Iran tourism: Taq-e Bostan in autumn
Taq-e Bostan or Bostan Arch is one of the most valuable historical monuments of in the western Iranian city of Kermanshah, bordering Iraq.
Iran tourism: Mohtasham Garden’s statues in Rasht, northern Iran
City Park or Mohtasham Garden is the oldest park of the northern Iranian city of Rasht, the capital of Guilan Province. Statues made out of trees and reshaped by artists have been put in the park.
Iran tourism: Bisheh waterfall lures tourists from across world
The Bisheh waterfall is one of the natural attractions in the province of Lorestan in western Iran.
Iran’s Kandovan registered in list of best world tourism village
Kandovan, a picturesque village nestled in East Azarbaijan Province, northwestern Iran, has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing its place on the prestigious list of the world's best tourism villages recognized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).