Tourism Industry

Iran Limits Foreign Currency Allocated to Those Travelling Abroad

As part of its plans to control the ongoing crisis in the country’s forex market, the Iranian government has restricted the amount of foreign currency allocated to Iranian tourists travelling abroad.

Iran, Turkey to Integrate Bank Cards

Following a national currency swap deal that was recently implemented, Iran and Turkey are now pursuing the integration of bank cards in a move aimed at helping the massive flow of tourists traveling between the two nations.

American Girl Visits Iran’s Kish Island as Part of Guinness Record Attempt

An American tourist, who is attempting to break the Guinness World Records for fastest and youngest person to visit every country around the world, has visited Iran’s Kish Island as her latest destination.

Iran to Build Passenger Vessels to Boost Marine Tourism

The Islamic Republic of Iran is to produce different types of passenger vessels to further develop marine tourism in its northern and southern bodies of water.

Iranian Villager Turns His House into Popular Hotel Museum

A construction worker from a village in Iran’s Semnan Province hosts tourists from all over the country at his local home which he himself has turned into a hotel museum.

Qeshm Island Named as Centre for Development of Global Geoparks by UNESCO

The United Nations’ Educational, Cultural, and Scientific Organization (UNESCO) is to officially name Iran’s Qeshm Island as a reference for other countries on the development of geoparks.

Plane Carrying First Group of Brazilian Tourists Lands in Iran

The first Brazilian tourist plane, chartered by Pasargad Tours Company, has landed in Iran’s Shiraz airport on Saturday.

Nowruz Travels in Iran Increase by 20%: VP

The number of trips made by Iranian people during the New Year holidays increased by 20 percent compared with previous year, said the Iranian Vice-President and Head of Tourism Organisation, Ali Asghar Moonesan.

“Iran’s Tabriz, Nakhchivan Must Boost Ties as Tourism, Cultural Capitals of Muslim World”

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called for expansion of mutual cooperation between the Iranian city of Tabriz and the neighbouring Nakhchivan in a year when the two cities are expected to host larger number of tourists.

Aura of Old Times in Iran’s Ecotourism Destinations

Iran's ecotourism accommodations, particularly those in Yazd province, with an aura of the old times, have been drawing foreign tourists from the four corners of the world.

Varian; A Virgin Village with No Landline, Electricity

Varian, a village located on Tehran-Chalus road on the eastern side of Karaj Dam, has turned into an intact tourist destination because it is not possible to go there unless you use a boat.

Rasht Turns into Iran’s First City of White Nights

The city of Rasht in Gilan province, northern Iran, has been named as the country’s first City of White Nights as part of a nationwide plan implemented by the Tourism organization.

Azerbaijan to Facilitate Visa Regime for Iranians

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iranian nationals will be able to obtain Azerbaijan’s visa upon arrival at the country’s airports in the near future.

Tehran Hosts Ecotourism, Handicraft Exhibition

The first edition of Iran ecotourism and handicrafts exhibition was kicked off in Tehran’s Milad Tower on Monday, introducing Iran’s beauties to domestic and international visitors.

Thousands of Kuwaitis Travelled to Iran in 2017

Iranian ambassador to Kuwait says over 100,000 Kuwaiti citizens have visited Iran last year, showing the strong bonds of friendship between the two nations.

Iran Can Use Tourism to Improve Its Global Image: Omani Minister  

Oman’s minster of heritage and culture has praised the huge number of tourist attractions in Iran, stressing the country’s great capacity in the field of tourism should be used to promote the Islamic Republic’s image across the world.

Joy of Checking into Iran’s First Mud-Hut Hotel

It has been a couple of years since Iran’s first mud-hut hotel was opened to tourists in the city of Ghalehganj in southern Kerman province, southeast Iran.

Iran Holds Vintage Car Rally

Iran’s Touring and Automobile Club has organized a vintage car rally between Tehran and Isfahan provinces with the aim of promoting safe driving culture and domestic tourism.

Street Diving Site Launched in Tehran

A site for street diving on a big air bag has been launched in Tehran, the capital of Iran, thanks to efforts by Iran’s Fast Forward team captain and world famous stunt professional Amir Badri.

Austria Ready to Provide Finance for Iran’s Mountain Tourism

Austria says it is prepared to provide finance for the development of mountain tourism in Iran given its great capacity to attract foreign tourists.

“Tourism Regarded as World’s 3rd Contributor to Economy”

A top Iranian official says tourism is seen as a major pillar of economy in the world, and the Islamic Republic must tap into its tourism capacities in order to improve its economic conditions.

11th Int’l Tourism Industry Exhibition Underway in Tehran

The eleventh international Exhibition of Tourism, Hospitality and Related Industries has opened in the Iranian capital of Tehran with the participation of 21 countries.

Iran’s Tabriz to Host Car Rally for Women from Muslim Countries

The Iranian city of Tabriz, the capital of Islamic tourism in 2018, is to host a car rally attended by women from Muslim countries in the coming months.

Iran Plans to Attract 20m Foreign Tourists Annually

The Iranian government plans to adopt new measures to attract 20 million foreign tourists annually in the near future.

Iran Displays Tourism Capacities at Vienna Exhibition

The Islamic Republic of Iran has attended Vienna Tourism Exhibition (Ferien Messe Wien) for the third consecutive year held in the Austrian capital on January 11 and 12.

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