Tourism Industry

Tourism Industry Earned Iran $12 Billion in Past Year

Iran’s minister of culture, tourism and handicrafts says the country has earned nearly $12 billion through its tourism industry over the past year, but it still needs to further ameliorate this sector.

14 Countries Attending Silk Road Conference in Iran

The International Silk Road Conference has begun its work in the Iranian city of Hamadan, with forty guests from 14 countries attending the weeklong event.

16 Countries to Attend Silk Road Conference in Iran

The International Silk Road Conference will be held from September 23 to 29 in the Iranian city of Hamadan with the participations of representatives from 16 countries.

Irish Tour Organizers in Iran to Get Familiar with Its Tourist Attractions

An Irish team of tourism officials and tour organizers are on a tour of Iran to get more familiar with the tourism potential in the country, especially in the field of medical tourism.

UNWTO Recognizes Tehran’s Abbasabad as Int’l Tourism Hub

The Abbasabad Tourism Complex in northern Tehran has been registered by the World Tourism Organisation as a major tourism hub.

Iran Says Its Tourism Industry Booming Despite US Bans

Iran’s top tourism official says the country will soon be hosting some 20 million tourists despite the US’ “maximum pressure” policy which tries to discourage foreigners from visiting Iran.

Medical Tourism in Iran Hits New Record in Four Months

Iran attracted some 600,000 medical tourists during the first four months of the current Iranian year (March 21–July 22), equaling the total number of visitors who travelled to Iran for healthcare services during the whole past year, a senior official says.

Iran President Introduces Two New Ministerial Picks to Parliament

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has introduced two new picks to the parliament for the ministries of education and cultural heritage, putting them to the vote of lawmakers.

All You Need to Know about Car Rental Insurance in Iran

Car rental in Iran is one of those services that make transportation between the country’s cities much easier and also safer. It can be a great help especially for those who want to travel in Iran and start their journey from Tehran, the capital city.

Iran Drawing More Tourists Despite US Sanctions

The number of foreign tourists visiting the country over a span of four months in the current year has risen by 50 percent compared to the corresponding period last year, Iranian officials say.

Iraq’s Interior Minister in Iran for Arba’een Coordination

Iraqi Interior Minister has arrived in Tehran to discuss issues related to Arba'een, one of the world's largest religious gatherings annually held at the fortieth day after the martyrdom of third Shiite Imam, Hussein ibn Ali (AS).

Tehran-Ankara Train on Track again after 4 Years

After a four-year suspension, Iran launched the first Tehran-Ankara train, which made its inaugural trip to Turkey on Wednesday night. Carrying 200 passengers, the 5-car train departed Tehran at 10 PM local time.

Iran to Launch Ministry of Tourism, Cultural Heritage

A spokesman for Iranian Parliament's Cultural Commission says the Guardian Council has approved the plan to set up the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Heritage.

Italian Coach’s Wife Charmed by Tehran’s Beauties

Andrea Stramaccioni, a well-known Italian football coach currently managing Iran’s Esteghlal FC, seems to be satisfied with bringing his family to Tehran.

Iran Never Ceases to Amaze Foreign Visitors 

Iran has always surprised foreigners who visit the ancient country for the first time. Getting back to their country, the visitors share their experiences with their fellowmen.

Iraq Lifts Visa Requirement for Iran’s Arba’een Pilgrims

Iraq has removed visa requirements for Iranian pilgrims going to the Arab country for Arba’een rituals based on an agreement signed by the two sides in Tehran.

What Foreign Tourists Think about Iran

Foreign travellers visiting Iran are, in the majority of cases, quite content with the way they are treated in the country, and this good feeling has attracted many tourists.

Why and How to Get Iran’s Residency

A new by-law passed by the Iranian government provides foreign nationals, particularly those from Afghanistan, with a new chance to get Iran’s residency. But why and how should they do that?

Iran Lifts Visa Requirement for Chinese Tourists

The Iranian government has decided to unilaterally lift its visa regime for Chinese nationals in a bid to boost the number of tourists visiting the country despite the global anti-Iran propaganda.

Iran Is Safe, Beautiful: Marc Wilmots

Marc Wilmots, the new Belgian manager of Iran’s national football team, better known as Team Melli, describes Iran as a safe and beautiful country a few weeks after his arrival.

Joy of Staying at Pipe Hotel near World’s Largest Gas Field

It’s been four years that attractive tourist sites including a pipe hotel have been set up in a village close to Asalouyeh, the Iranian city where the world’s largest gas field South Pars is located.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Ancient Village of Chenaghchi

The village of Chenaghchi Oliya is located in Zarandieh town, 45 kilometres northwest of the city of Saveh in central Iran. The history of the village dates back to hundreds of years ago, with some estimates saying it belongs to the Safavid dynasty.

Iran to Facilitate Foreign Tourists’ Visit upon President’s Order

The spokesman of Iran’s government says that the visit of foreign tourists to the country is to be eased based on an order by President Hassan Rouhani.

French Nationals Advised to Travel to ‘Iran, Land of Kebabs’

French newspaper Liberation, with a modernist look, has introduced cafes, hostels and modern sites of Tehran and portrayed an up-to-date and dynamic picture of Iran and its people.

European Model, Photo Blogger in Iran

Bosnian model and photo blogger Aida Muharemović has travelled to a number of Iranian cities, and released beautiful photos of her posing in front of iconic sites and monuments.

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