Tourism Industry

The latest news and views about the tourism industry

Media Wire

140,000 New Jobs in Tourism by March 2018: CHTHO Chief

IFP Media Wire -
Iran will create some 140,000 job opportunities in the field of tourism by the end of the next Iranian calendar year (March 2018), the head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicraft Organization (CHTHO), Masoud Soltanifar, announced.
Lifestyle

Tehran Chamber of Commerce Helping Promote ‘Halal Tourism’

Emad Askarieh -
Iran’s declared goal is to use its potential for halal tourism to turn its nascent travel industry into a force that can help push the country out of the economic doldrums. It is here that the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture wants to be of some use.
Asia

Iran Eyes Attracting 2.5 Million Chinese Tourists Annually

Emad Askarieh -
Iran has devised plans for a sixteen-fold rise in the number of tourists coming from China, Head of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) Masoud Soltanifar said.
Selected

Turkey to Build at Least 10 Hotels in Iran

Emad Askarieh -
Turkish investors will be allowed to build at least 10 hotels in Iran, a Turkish tourism ministry official said on Friday, as the two countries look to increase bilateral trade after international sanctions on Iran were lifted in January.
Americas

Larger increase in number of American tourists applying for visa to visit Iran

IFP Editorial Staff -
Interests Section of Iran in Washington DC.: No obstacle for issuing visa
Economy

All capabilities employed to fulfill ‘economy of resistance’: VP

Emad Askarieh -
We are employing all our power and capacity to materialize the ‘economy of resistance’ during the6th Development Plan, said Vice President and head of Cultural Heritage Organization.
Environment

A Different Place to Stay: Hotel Made of Garbage in Iranian Island

IFP Editorial Staff -
A travel group is trying to build an accommodation in the southern Iranian Island of Hormuz using the help of the islanders in collecting the garbage.
Foreign Policy

Iran offers visas to arriving tourists at its airports

IFP Editorial Staff -
Head of Iran's Organization of Cultural Heritage, handicrafts and Tourism said the country will issues 30-day visas for its visitors from 190 countries upon arrival at Iranian airports.
IFP Exclusive

Gomishan, Less-Visited Destination in North-eastern Iran

IFP Editorial Staff -
Very few people visit Gomishan city in Golestan province, north-eastern Iran, despite its interesting historical houses.
Economy

Iran Aiming for Major Hike in Tourism Income

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iran has formulated plans to increase revenue from the tourism industry within the next ten years to an amount equal to the income generated by oil sales, Head of the country’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) Masoud Soltanifar said.
Hard News

Iran says constructing 125 luxury hotels

Emad Askarieh -
Soltanifar said that some of the new hotels are ready to be opened provided that the required financial resources are provided to their contractors.
Iran in Pictures

Inauguration of Iran’s largest five-star hotel (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The hotel became operational, unofficially though, when Tehran played host to a forum of gas-exporting countries in late November.
Cultural Heritage

Isfahan designated UNESCO Creative City of crafts and folk art

Emad Askarieh -
The designation comes after Isfahan was named a World Crafts City in September by the World Crafts Council.
Food

Rasht designated as UNESCO Creative City of gastronomy

Emad Askarieh -
The Iranian city of Rasht gets UNESCO’s recognition as one of the best places in the world as far as cookery is concerned.
Selected

Tourism chief: We should not be afraid of foreign tourists

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iran’s tourism chief has said that tourism in Iran has grown three times the world average, adding that the country needs even more growth if it seeks to achieve its 2025 objectives.
Tourism

Iran’s tourism sector to receive major boost in post-sanctions era: Official

Emad Askarieh -
Iran's tourism sector is a flourishing market for investors and the country anticipates an influx of tourists after sanctions are removed, Soltanifar said.
Hard News

Iran welcomes French investment in tourism: VP

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iranian and French businessmen should draft an agreement to be signed by the two countries’ presidents when President Rouhani flies to Paris later this year, Soltanifar said.
Economy

French Group to Open 2 Hotels in Iran

Golrokh Askarieh -
French group AccorHotels will open an Ibis hotel and a Novotel branch near Tehran's international airport.
Tourism

French group to open two hotels in Iran

Emad Askarieh -
French group AccorHotels says it plans to open an Ibis hotel and a Novotel branch near Tehran's international airport – what could make it the first international hotel group to operate in Iran in light of the July nuclear breakthrough between Iran and the P5+1 and the prospects for the removal of anti-Iran sanctions.
Selected

Regulations governing tourism facilities approved

Golrokh Askarieh -
In the new directive tourism facilities are defined and regulations governing the establishment, operations, rating and supervision of these facilities are specified, Soltanifar said.
Selected

Where does tourism stand in Iran’s Sixth Development Plan?

Golrokh Askarieh -
An Iranian official has said Iran needs to tap into the potential of international companies and use joint ventures in the post-sanctions era if it really seeks to revive its tourism sector.
Iran in Pictures

Iran’s Most Dangerous Cave in Photos

IFP Editorial Staff -
Images of Parau Cave, Iran's deepest and most dangerous cave in Kermanshah province, west of country.
Selected

Important tourism-related developments in Iran in 12 months

Emad Askarieh -
During the year-long period Iran's tourism balance landed in positive territory for the first time in more than 35 years.
Custom

A dream success story you don’t wanna miss

IFP Editorial Staff -
How a chance encounter has helped a villager in southern Iran set up a very lucrative business with a still brighter future ahead.
Selected

Eighth Tehran International Tourism Exhibition (Photos)

Emad Askarieh -
Photos of the eighth Tehran International Tourism Exhibition in the Iranian capital.
1...212223Page 22 of 23

Latest news

© All Content by IFP News ( Iran Front Page ) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

About Us

Popular Articles

Editor Picks