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Iran earns $7.4 billion from foreign tourism in past year

TEHRAN – Iran generated about $7.4 billion from foreign tourism in the past Iranian calendar year (ended in March 2025), with more than 7 million international visitors arriving in the country, the culture minister said on Thursday.

2025-07-27 17:58

Iran seeks to facilitate travel for its expatriates

TEHRAN - Seyyed Zia Hashemi, Cultural Deputy to the First Vice President of Iran, has announced efforts by the government and parliament to ease travel procedures for millions of Iranians living abroad who wish to visit their homeland.

2025-05-14 15:26

Iran records 7.3 million foreign arrivals last Persian year, deputy minister says

TEHRAN – Some 7.3 million foreign tourists visited Iran during the Persian year 1403, which ended on March 20, 2025, according to Iran’s Deputy Minister for Tourism, Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpey.

2025-01-12 18:05

Passenger traffic at Bileh Savar border terminal increases by 38%

TEHRAN - Passenger traffic at the Bileh Savar border terminal has risen by 38% during the first nine months of this current Iranian year (started on March 20, 2024), according to Lotfollah Babai, the terminal’s director.

2024-12-29 18:42

104% growth in intl. tourists visiting Kish Island

TEHRAN - The CEO of Kish Free Zone Organization, Mohammad Kabiri, has said that during the last month, the number of foreign tourists who visited the Island has registered 104% growth.

2024-12-21 17:59

Iran becomes Türkiye’s second-largest source of tourism in November

TEHRAN - Iranian tourists have emerged as Türkiye’s second-largest group of visitors in November, contributing significantly to the country’s booming tourism sector.

2024-12-03 18:09

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.

Development of Iran’s tourism industry and dealing with Iranophobia

2024-11-01 17:01

By Hani Rastegaran, tourism expert

Development of Iran’s tourism industry and dealing with Iranophobia

The perception of countries by people around the world is one of the determining factors in the level of psychological and mental security regarding the entry of capital, services, and social and cultural development in those countries.

2024-09-24 16:57

Iran sees tourism surge amid 26% growth in Western Asia’s intl. arrivals

TEHRAN - Western Asian countries including Iran have experienced a remarkable 26% increase in international tourist arrivals during the first seven months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2019.

Tourism ministry reveals special content aimed to boost arrivals

2024-06-19 18:20

By Afshin Majlesi

Tourism ministry reveals special content aimed to boost arrivals

TEHRAN – On Wednesday, the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts held a ceremony to unveil innovative tourism content aimed at attracting more foreign visitors.

2024-05-22 17:29

Global tourism nears full recovery, reaching 97% of pre-pandemic levels in early 2024

TEHRAN - Global tourism has made a remarkable comeback, reaching 97% of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2024, according to the latest data from the UN Tourism.

2024-04-22 18:07

Iran free zones to draw 3.5m inbound tourists by year’s end

TEHRAN – In an attempt to attract both domestic and inbound tourists, Iran’s free zones have set sights on witnessing the arrival of more than three million inbound explorers along with millions of domestic travelers before this Persian year is out.

2024-04-16 18:02

Half of the world’s population can travel to Iran without visas, tourism minister says

TEHRAN - According to the tourism minister of the Islamic Republic, Iran grants visa-free access to approximately half of the world’s population, totaling around four billion people.

2024-04-15 18:06

Tourist arrivals in Iran tops six million in year

TEHRAN - More than six million foreign tourists arrived by air, road, and sea in Iran during the past Iranian calendar year, which came to an end on March 19.

2024-03-13 17:07

Aras witnessed outstanding surge in tourist arrivals

TEHRAN – Iran’s Aras Free Zone, listed on the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network, has welcomed some three million travelers during the current Iranian year (started in March 2023).

2024-03-02 18:14

Ardabil sets sight on upscale hotels to woo foreign visitors

TEHRAN – Jafar Bazri, a member of Ardabil’s Chamber of Commerce, has revealed a substantial necessity of constructing upscale accommodations offering a lavish experience to travelers with an eye toward absorbing foreign tourists.

2024-02-25 17:33

Iranian arrivals in Türkiye surge 87 percent in January

TEHRAN – The number of Iranian travelers visiting Türkiye jumped 87 percent during January compared to the same month a year earlier.

2024-01-01 17:44

Tourism in Palestinian territories plunges by $200 million amid Gaza conflict and West Bank invasion

TEHRAN - The tourism industry in the Palestinian territories has faced severe setbacks due to the intense military raids conducted by the Zionist regime of Israel.

2023-12-25 18:20

Turkey welcomed 2.9 million Iranian visitors in January-November

TEHRAN – The number of Iranian nationals visiting Turkey reached 2.9 million from January to November, which marks a 5 percent increase compared with the same period in 2022.

2023-12-12 17:22

Foreign arrivals in Iran reach 4.4 million in 8 months, up by 48.5% y/y

TEHRAN – The number of foreign arrivals in Iran reached 4.4 million during the first eight months of the current Iranian year (started on March 21), which shows 48.5 percent compared to that of the last year.

2023-11-26 17:52

Turkey saw 2.1 million Iranian tourists from January to October

TEHRAN - Turkey saw 2.1 million tourist arrivals from Iran during the first ten months of the current year, its Culture and Tourism Ministry has said.

2023-11-24 17:27

Medical tourism essential for Iran's free trade zones

TEHRAN - The Supreme Council of Free Trade-Industrial and Special Economic Zones has said the expansion of medical tourism is a top priority for Iran’s free zones.

2023-11-24 17:23

Isfahan is bride of Iran's tourism but still unknown to many travelers, minister says

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister has said Isfahan is the bride of the country's cultural heritage and tourism, however, it is still unknown to many foreign nationals and in particular potential travelers.

2023-11-22 17:33

Carnet de Passages en Douane: travel facilitated for Armenians driving to Iran

TEHRAN – Arrival in Iran has been facilitated for Armenians willing to visit the neighboring country in their own cars.

2023-11-15 18:04

Iranian expats invest $291 million in homeland’s travel industry

TEHRAN - Iranian expatriates have invested some $291 million in the homeland’s travel & leisure industry over the past two years, Iran’s deputy tourism minister said on Tuesday.

2023-11-15 17:53

Tourist arrivals in Iran jump 40 percent y/y

TEHRAN – Foreign arrivals to Iran during the first seven months of the current Iranian year were up 40% compared to the same period last year, the deputy tourism minister said.

2023-11-14 17:34

Tourist arrivals in Occupied Lands hit steep plunge in October

TEHRAN – Tourist arrivals in Israeli-controlled lands fell by 76% annually in October because of the conflict in Gaza and the cancellation of the majority of flights to and from Tel Aviv, Mehr reported.