Xiamen fair explores attractions, history and traditions of Iran’s Yazd
Tens of tourist attractions, rich history and traditions of Iran’s Yazd province were spotlighted during the 15th Strait Travel Fair, which was held in Xiamen, China’s Fujian province, IRIB reported on Friday.
Iran’s foreign arrivals up 52.5% y/y
- The number of international tourists visiting Iran surged 52.5 percent in the past Iranian calendar year 1397 (ended on March 20) from a year earlier, deputy tourism chief has said.
Solid growth: A review of Iran’s tourism in 1397
How Iran’s tourism industry has performed over the current Iranian calendar year 1397 (ending on March 20)? Well, according to data compiled by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization, it has experienced a solid growth.
The top 10 unexpected experiences for travelers in Iran
Forget about Persepolis and Isfahan’s blue mosques! These places are must-see in Iran, however, the country is far from being limited to these famous monuments. Few people know how diverse and surprising the country is. Some developing tourism companies in Iran, such as TasteIran, try to change this by introducing visitors to unexpected experiences in […]
Over $12b Invested in Tourism Sector
TEHRAN – Iran has turned to other sources of revenues and tourism is one of them which has forced the country to invest over $12b in its tourism sector, Ali Asghar Mounesan, head of Iran Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO). IRAN NEWS NATIONAL DESK Addressing the opening ceremony of the 12th Tehran International […]
Iran on New York Times “Places to Go” list for 2019
The New York Times has included Iran in its 2019 edition of Places to Go list, noting the country takes “the top spot.” The inclusion comes among escalating tensions between Iran and the United States as Prescient Donald Trump pulled America out of the Iran nuclear deal in May 2017 and restored sanctions against the […]
Shaking minarets, enigmatic destination worth visiting once!
For centuries Menar Jonban (“shaking minarets”), which is located in Isfahan, central Iran, has been a source of charm for Iranians and even foreign visitors because its dual minarets are really prone to vibrate! The minarets are almost 17 meters in height from the ground level, and in a distance of about 10 meters. The […]
Iran to host two Intl. health tourism conferences in 2019
Iran is set to host two international conferences on medical tourism in 2019, a senior official at the Ministry of Health and Medical Education said. Mohammad Jahangiri, head of International Healthcare Association, said on Tuesday that the “5th Conference on Health Tourism in Islamic Countries” and the “2nd Conference and Exhibition of Health Tourism for […]
Tehran ranks 2nd tourism market place in Mideast, Africa: WTTC
Tehran is ranked second after Dubai in terms of tourism market size and share of the country’s GDP from the span of 2007-2017, according to the latest World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) report published in October. Based on the report, the travel & tourism contribution to GDP in the Iranian capital has become more […]
Iranian companies take part in 2018 Tourism Expo Japan
Some Iranian companies have taken part in the 2018 Tourism Expo, introducing Iran’s tourism attractions. Tourism and Automobile Club of Iran along with three other tourism companies have established an exclusive pavilion for Iran in the event to promote Iran’s tourism attractions. The pavilion was inaugurated with the Iranian ambassador to Japan Morteza Rahmani-Movahed in […]