Tourism Industry

Iran is to present four cases for registration to the 15th meeting of the Intangible Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scentific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Iran has called on Islamic countries to work together closely and exchange experience in the domain of tourism amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Iran’s minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts says handicrafts can be instrumental in making Iranian cities well-known across the world.

The Iranian government has introduced a new package to support the tourism businesses affected by the COVID-19 crisis, which includes deferments and bank loans.

Iran and Kazakhstan have agreed to ease their visa requirements following a meeting of the two sides’ foreign ministry officials.

The Iranian president has agreed to the enforcement of lockdowns in five major cities across the nation during the days-long holidays ahead in order to contain the coronavirus outbreak.

Iran’s land and air borders will be closed to pilgrims who intend to go to the Iraqi holy city of Karbala on Arbaeen, the fortieth day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), in order to stem the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Iran has marked World Tourism Day by unveiling its national tourism brand, a grand document on the promotion of tourism industry, and several tourism-related projects and systems.

Eighty seven tourism projects were inaugurated on Thursday in several Iranian provinces in an online ceremony attended by President Hassan Rouhani.

Hundreds of national projects in the domains of sports and youth as well as tourism have been inaugurated across Iran.

A widely circulated Spanish newspaper has recommended making trips to Iran during the time the coronavirus pandemic subsides.

Iran’s Ministry of Tourism, Cultural Heritage, and Handicrafts has discussed closer cooperation with banks to further promote the tourism industry in the country.

The Iranian Ministry of Tourism, Cultural Heritage, and Handicrafts will continue its cooperation with world bodies to draw up a national Iranian tourism promotion program with EU funding.

The mountainous nature in northwestern Iran, especially those located between Ardabil and Gilan provinces, has turned the region into one of the best places for lovers of off-road routes, especially mountain bikers.

Iran’s minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts says the country’s tourism industry has recovered from the COVID-19 crisis earlier than expected.

Iran says it plans to make health and treatment services more affordable for Afghan migrants, as there is a great potential for attracting Afghan health tourists.

The Iranian tourism department has unveiled a first capsule hotel in the country as authorities seek to expand tourism amenities for budget-conscious travelers.

Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts says tourism industry is thriving again in the country now that the coronavirus restrictions are lifted.

Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism Ali-Asghar Mounesan has ordered the reopening of open-air recreational centres, parks and mountaineering sites in compliance with the health protocols as the coronavirus outbreak is gradually being brought under control.

The city of Arak in central Iran is home to numerous tourist attractions which draw large numbers of visitors every year.

A prominent American tourism magazine has advised tourists to visit Iran’s Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, aka Pink Mosque, located in the southern city of Shiraz.

The Qerveh village located in the western Iranian province of Zanjan dates back 3,000 years and has been built on a single piece of rock, drawing a large number of visitors each year.

Due to the recent heavy rainfalls, the water level of Churat Lake in northern Iran has considerably increased this year, to the point of flooding the surrounding trees.

Iran’s Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Vali Teimuri has attended a webinar organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to discuss the ways to revitalize the global tourism industry.

While the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic has cancelled the tours and flights in nearly all countries across the world, a German doctor has packed up and visited Iran to travel an ancient route near the ruins of Persepolis in southern Iran on horseback.