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2025-07-02 16:27
Qazvin’s threefold strategy for tourism highlighted during ministerial visit
TEHRAN - The Governor-General of Qazvin province, Mohammad Nozari, has emphasized a comprehensive three-pronged approach to advancing tourism in the province, encompassing short-, medium-, and long-term strategies.
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2025-07-01 17:35
Alamut Castle nears UNESCO World Heritage status, tourism minister says
TEHRAN - Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts announced on Tuesday that the historic Alamut Castle is on the verge of possibly being inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
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2025-06-30 17:47
Iran’s museums remain closed until conditions are normal: minister
TEHRAN—Iran’s museums and historic sites will be closed until the government declares normal conditions for the country, said Cultural Heritage Minister Raza Salehi-Amiri.
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2025-06-29 17:44
Tourism minister hails national resilience, calls for cultural renewal
TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has praised the Iranian people for demonstrating unity and maturity during the recent 12-day war with Israel.
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2025-06-09 17:59
4,000 historical sites, structures at risk from land subsidence, Iranian tourism minister warns
Tehran - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, announced during Sunday’s cabinet meeting that approximately 4,000 historical sites and buildings across the country are under threat due to land subsidence.
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2025-06-07 19:06
Iran sets target to attract two million medical tourists over five years
TEHRAN – The Iranian tourism minister has announced plans to significantly boost the country’s medical tourism sector, setting a target of attracting two million medical tourists annually within the next five years.
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2025-06-04 13:14
By Afshin Majlesi
Minister outlines visa-free travel agreements, cultural initiatives, and infrastructure plans
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, unveiled a series of major developments in regional tourism cooperation, heritage protection, and tourism infrastructure during a press conference held on Tuesday at the ministry headquarters in Tehran.
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2025-05-19 23:11
Iranian minister meets Pope Leo XIV in Vatican, delivers president’s message
TEHRAN – Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Reza Salehi Amiri, met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Sunday, reaffirming Iran’s commitment to cultural diplomacy and interfaith dialogue.
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2025-05-16 17:53
Cultural heritage minister calls Ferdowsi architect of a borderless language
TEHRAN—Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has said the great poet Abolqasem Ferdowsi became the architect of a language which went beyond geographical borders of dialogue.
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2025-05-14 15:17
Iranian minister calls for renewed regional cooperation at ECO tourism symposium
TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister has called for a renewed approach to regional cooperation among the member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), emphasizing deeper people-to-people ties and cultural exchange as the driving force behind sustainable tourism development in the region.
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2025-05-06 18:23
Iran proposes strategic tourism roadmap at D-8 meeting in Cairo
TEHRAN – On Tuesday, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, called for a transformative approach to tourism as a driver of sustainable peace and Islamic civilizational renewal during the 5th D-8 Senior Officials Meeting on Tourism, held Tuesday in Cairo.
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2025-05-05 18:25
Minister says cultural diplomacy holds key to stronger ties between Iran and Egypt
TEHRAN--Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has described cultural diplomacy as the cornerstone of strengthening relations between Iran and Egypt.
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2025-05-02 17:40
Minister highlights Isfahan’s cultural significance at Iran-Africa conference
TEHRAN – In a speech marking the conclusion of the Third Iran-Africa Economic Cooperation Conference held in Isfahan, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, described the city as a “symbol of Iranian civilization”.
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2025-04-27 17:45
ECO tourism ministers convene in Erzurum to advance regional cooperation
TEHRAN - The 6th Ministerial Meeting on Tourism of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) convened on Saturday in Erzurum, the designated ECO Tourism Capital for 2025.
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2025-04-27 17:44
ECO tourism ministers plant symbolic trees in Erzurum
TEHRAN – On Saturday, tourism ministers from the member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) participated in a symbolic tree-planting ceremony in Turkey’s Erzurum to reaffirm their commitment to regional cooperation and sustainable tourism development.
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2025-04-26 17:43
Iran calls for balanced tourism exchange with Turkey
TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has highlighted a significant imbalance in tourism exchanges between Iran and Turkey, calling for a strategic review of policies to achieve a more equitable flow of tourists between the two nations.
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2025-04-26 17:40
Iran, Uzbekistan discuss extended co-op in tourism sector
TEHRAN - Senior officials from Iran and Uzbekistan have held talks aimed at boosting bilateral cooperation in the tourism sector, emphasizing their shared civilizational and cultural heritage as a foundation for closer collaboration.
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2025-04-22 17:56
Yazd recognized as world city of traditional jewelry by World Crafts Council
TEHRAN – The historic city of Yazd has been officially designated as the world city of traditional and handcrafted jewelry by the World Crafts Council (WCC), marking another significant international cultural achievement for Iran.
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2025-04-21 17:04
Aerial mapping of Jiroft archaeological sites conducted for first time
TEHRAN - For the first time, aerial mapping and imaging have been conducted over key archaeological sites in Jiroft, a region renowned for its Bronze Age ruins dating back to the 3rd millennium BC.
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2025-04-20 18:01
Iran, Turkey discuss closer cultural and tourism cooperation
TEHRAN - In a meeting held on Saturday between Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, and Turkey’s ambassador to the Islamic Republic, Hicabi Kirlangic, emphasized strengthening cultural ties and expanding cooperation in tourism and heritage sectors.
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2025-04-20 18:01
Salehi-Amiri: Sadi’s language, a means of cultural diplomacy
TEHRAN - The culture and language of great Iranian poet Sadi Shirazi stems from identity of Iranians, said Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri on Saturday.
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2025-04-20 17:57
Iran launches monitoring plan to track land subsidence at historic sites
TEHRAN - Iran has launched a national plan to monitor land subsidence in and around its historical sites, according to Seyyed Hamid Pourmohammadi, Head of the Planning and Budget Organization.
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2025-04-14 17:19
Iran advances cultural diplomacy at UAE investment forum
TEHRAN – Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, has emphasized the strategic significance of Iran’s participation in the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress 2025, held last week in the United Arab Emirates. In a recent statement, the minister described the event as a vital platform for advancing Iran’s cultural diplomacy and promoting the country’s rich civilizational identity on the global stage.
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2025-04-13 17:23
Minister hails ‘successful’ Nowruz travel season, highlights growth in domestic tourism
TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, praised the success of the 1404 (2025) Nowruz travel season, describing it as one of the most satisfying and least problematic in recent years.
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2025-04-05 18:35
40% of Iranians travel during Nowruz holidays, tourism minister says
TEHRAN – Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri on Friday said 40 percent of the country’s population traveled during the Nowruz Holidays.
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2025-04-04 17:09
Iranian tourism ministry seeks to expand international outreach
TEHRAN– Iran’s Deputy Minister of Tourism, Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpey, has highlighted ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts to enhance tourism and facilitate travel for Iranian expatriates and foreign visitors.
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2025-04-01 12:51
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.
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2025-03-31 14:34
Tourism minister highlights Eid al-Fitr as opportunity for unity in Islamic World
TEHRAN – Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, extended his congratulations to the Iranian people and Muslims worldwide on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, describing it as a chance to strengthen civilizational and religious ties within the Islamic world.
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2025-03-15 19:52
By Afshin Majlesi
Iran welcomes Nowruz, a season of renewal
With the countdown to Nowruz underway, Iran is buzzing with preparations for one of the most significant and cherished celebrations in Iranian culture. Millions plan to travel across the country or beyond to historical sites, natural landscapes, and family homes, while others will remain in their hometowns to observe traditional family gatherings.
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2025-03-11 22:07
Strategic deal signed to integrate science in Iran’s heritage conservation
TEHRAN – Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology to enhance national identity and cultural preservation.