Mazandaran announces tourism discounts for war-affected citizens

TEHRAN – Mazandaran’s governor-general, Mehdi Younesi-Rostami, has announced that tourism and hospitality centers across the northern province are offering special discounts ranging from 10 to 50 percent for citizens affected by the recent 12-day war between Iran and Israel.

By Afshin Majlesi

Reviving roots: a new chapter in Iran’s rural tourism

KERMAN - On May 21, the first-ever national celebration of ecolodges brought together some 600 ecolodge managers, travel insiders, and media personnel from across the country.

Deputy tourism minister urges visiting tour operators to share Iran’s clean image

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Tourism Minister, Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpey, has called on international tour operators to mirror a clear image of Iran to the world, highlighting the country’s hospitality, safety, and cultural richness.

Visits to Iran’s historical sites soar 28 percent y/y during Nowruz holidays

TEHRAN - During the two-week Nowruz holidays, which officially began on March 20, visitor numbers to Iran’s cultural heritage sites, museums, and historical landmarks saw a remarkable 28% year-on-year increase.

Minister underlines job creation at opening of 5-star hotel in northern Iran

TEHRAN – Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Seyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has announced that a private sector investment of $150 million in a newly built five-star hotel in Nowshahr has led to the creation of 900 jobs in Mazandaran province, northern Iran. 

Global tour operators explore Isfahan Healthcare City

ISFAHAN - On the second day of their visit to Isfahan, a group of 100 tour operators from 25 countries explored various sections of the Isfahan Healthcare City, including its state-of-the-art dental facilities and advanced nuclear medicine department.

Three tourism projects inaugurated during minister’s visit to Khuzestan

TEHRAN - Three tourism-related projects were inaugurated in Khuzestan during a visit by the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi Amiri to the southwestern province.

Minister underlines marine tourism, soft power and global ties

TEHRAN - In a televised interview on Monday evening, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism, shared insights into the nation’s tourism strategy, highlighting recent achievements and ambitious goals for the future.

24 tourism projects planned in Hormozgan with $4 million investment

TEHRAN – Hormozgan’s tourism directorate has approved 24 projects to be developed across the southern Iranian province, backed by an estimated investment of about $4 million.

Qazvin sees 13% rise in tourist visits in H1

TEHRAN - Qazvin province has experienced a 13 percent increase in the number of visits to its tourist attractions during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 20), compared to the same period last year.

550 new accommodation centers under construction across Iran

TEHRAN - Jamshid Hamzehzadeh, the head of Iran’s Hotel Association, has announced that 550 accommodation centers, including one- to five-star hotels, boutique hotels, and eco-lodges, are currently under construction across the country.

Sa’d al-Saltaneh: UNESCO-listed caravanserai still under restoration

TEHRAN - The second phase of a restoration project on the centuries-old Sa’d al-Saltaneh Caravanserai in Qazvin has officially begun, according to the province’s tourism chief.

Ilam province sees 60% increase in Iraqi tourists’ overnight stays

TEHRAN - The number of Iraqi travelers making overnight stays in official accommodations in Ilam province has seen a 60% year-on-year increase during the first six months of the year, according to the province’s tourism chief.

Tourism capacity expansion plans formulated, minister says

TEHRAN – On Wednesday, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts announced the development of a comprehensive plan to boost the country's tourism capacity.

167 tourism projects worth $166 million inaugurated across Iran

TEHRAN – In celebration of World Tourism Day and the start of Iran’s Tourism Week, 167 tourism-related projects have officially been inaugurated in a ceremony attended by Tourism Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri.

Iran to construct gigantic tourism complex near Sea of Oman

TEHRAN - Iran is set to construct a gigantic tourism complex in Sistan-Baluchestan province, southeast of the country near the Sea of Oman.

Iran to boost tourism investment, minister says

TEHRAN – Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Reza Salehi Amiri has underlined Iran’s commitment to boost tourism investment that includes construction of 500 hotels.

Hotel industry grapples with low occupancy rate, says head of hotel association

TEHRAN – Iran’s average hotel occupancy rate has fallen below 40 percent, warns the head of the hotel association, urging strong government action and international marketing to revive the struggling tourism industry.

Qazvin upgrades services for summer guests

TEHRAN - Qazvin province is gearing up for a busy summer season, offering hundreds of beds across various accommodation facilities.

Maku Free Zone eyes tourism surge with new reforms

TEHRAN - Maku Free Zone could host loads of international tourists annually if relevant laws are properly enforced and tourism infrastructure is strengthened, said the free zone’s CEO.

Mashhad hotel occupancy rate hits 80%

TEHRAN – In the nine days between Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Ghadir, Mashhad’s accommodation occupancy rate soared to an uplifting 80%.

Kerman’s handicraft exhibition highlights local talent

TEHRAN - An exhibition of handicrafts and traditional arts has opened in the southern city of Kerman.

$72 million investment in 51 tourism projects underway in Taft

TEHRAN - Taft, an ancient city in Yazd province, is currently witnessing a significant boost in its tourism sector with the implementation of 51 tourism projects.

2,400 tourism projects worth $6.5 billion underway in Iran, deputy minister says

TEHRAN—About 2,400 tourism-related projects worth 4 quadrillion rials ($6.5 billion) are currently underway across Iran, the deputy tourism minister said on Saturday.