No link between departure tax and inland tourism: expert
TEHRAN – A tourism expert says a sharp rise in the departure tax does not necessarily lead to an increase of domestic travels due to the psychology of tourism that has not been taken in account. A proposal by the administration to triple the departure tax for the upcoming fiscal year, starting March 21, 2018, […]
Iran sets sights on expats to boost tourism
TEHRAN – The Iranian tourism body aims to exploit “untapped potential” of expatriates who can prompt foreign nationals to visit the country. Based on a scheme proposed by the Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization (CHTHO) to the Foreign Ministry, each Iranian living abroad will receive a free airline ticket home against encouraging five foreign […]
Armenia eyes opening Iranian tourism centers in Syunik
Armenia is planning to open Iranian studies and halal tourism centers in Syunik province in the near future, governor of the southernmost province of Armenia said Sunday. Vahe Hakobyan, governor of Syunik province, made the remark in a meeting with CEO of Aras Free Zone Organization on Sunday, saying that his country welcomes any proposals and initiatives […]
Babak Fort: A Large Citadel on Top of A Mountain in Arasbaran Forests
High in the mountains at an altitude of 2,300 meters lies the relatively well-preserved Babak fortress, a tourist destination near Kaleybar in West Azarbaijan Province, northwest of Iran. Locally known as Qaleh Babak, it consists of several stone towers and lodging areas stretched in an area of nearly ten thousand square meters, attributed to the […]
Iran Sees Drop in Tourism Arrivals
TEHRAN – Iran’s international tourism arrivals over the last year dropped by 5.6 percent compared to 2015. According to UNWTO (World Tourism Organization) tourism highlights 2017 edition, 4.942 million tourists have visited Iran in 2016. The figure for 2015 stood at 5.237 million. The country’s tourism receipt in 2015 hit $3.868 million but the report […]