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2025-09-14 17:11

Rural literary tourism route launched in Kandelous, northern Iran

TEHRAN – Iran has inaugurated a rural literary tourism route in the village of Kandelous in northern Mazandaran province, linking local folklore with cultural and ecological tourism, officials said.

2025-09-01 15:44

Tehran to host trade show dedicated to camping and ecotourism

TEHRAN - Iran will hold a trade show dedicated to ecotourism, camping, and related industries from Sept. 3 to 6 at Shah-e Aftab International Fairground in southern Tehran, a tourism official said on Monday.

2025-07-29 17:09

Prosperity of eco-tourism sites tied to government's supervision of licensing process

TEHRAN—Managing Director of the Professional Association of Eco-Tourism Accommodations in Fars Province Omid Behrouzi considered the prosperity of eco-tourism sites is tied to the government's strict supervision of the licensing process.

2025-07-15 16:41

Reviving indigenous culture, one of advantages of eco-tourism resorts, minister

TEHRAN—Cultural Heritage Minister Reza Salehi-Amiri emphasized the strategic importance of eco-tourism resorts and considered them to be a concrete example of realizing the goal of public participation set by the Government.

2025-05-12 18:12

Kerman is to host major eco-tourism gathering

TEHRAN—Kerman, as a land full of natural and historical attractions in the south of Iran, is to host a major eco-tourism gathering on May 21 (Ordibehesht 31 in the Persian calandar), bringing together hundreds of eco-lodge managers, government officials, and international representatives to celebrate and promote sustainable tourism.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (c), encircled with a number of exhibitors and travel insiders, poses for a photo in the early hours of the 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition, February 11, 2025.

2025-02-11 18:40

By Afshin Majlesi

Tehran tourism fair opens with great enthusiasm

TEHRAN - The 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition opened this morning amid a diverse crowd of high-ranking officials, business leaders, travel enthusiasts, and avid visitors. The grand opening ceremony was attended by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his tourism minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, alongside tens of foreign diplomats and representatives from the travel industry.

2024-12-31 17:55

Photo exhibit celebrates 70 years of restoration at Soltanieh Dome

TEHRAN – A photo exhibition commemorating seven decades of restoration efforts at the UNESCO-listed Mausoleum of Oljaytu, better known as the Soltanieh Dome, was inaugurated at the Faculty of Architecture and Art of Zanjan University on Tuesday.

2024-12-15 18:03

Iran’s reality distorted by propaganda, tourism minister warns

TEHRAN - Iranian Tourism Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has criticized what he described as a widespread campaign of “Iranophobia” aimed at tarnishing the country’s image and deterring international visitors.

2024-09-09 18:18

Archaeologists to shed new light on hand-carved caves in northern Iran

TEHRAN – An archaeological team has commenced work on Kafer Keli hand-carved caves, a unique site in the Haraz Valley of Mazandaran province.

From salt domes to sand sculptures: Iran’s geological gems await

2024-09-09 18:17

By Afshin Majlesi

From salt domes to sand sculptures: Iran’s geological gems await

TEHRAN – Imagine exploring a land where geological wonders stand shoulder to shoulder with some of the most renowned natural sites in the world.

2024-09-08 17:37

Discover world’s largest natural ‘plant pots’

TEHRAN – Within and on the margins of the UNESCO-registered Lut Desert stand some of the most extraordinary natural formations in the world; the nabkhas.

2024-08-28 18:31

Restoration efforts underway in Kandovan ahead of UN registration anniversary

TEHRAN - Restoration work has begun in Kandovan, a historic village known for its unique cone-shaped, stone-carved houses, as part of efforts to eliminate unauthorized architectural interventions and enhance the village’s visual harmony.

Seyed Reza Salehi Amiri, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts

2024-08-26 18:57

By Reza Salehi Amiri, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts

Tourism progress strategic priority for the new government

TEHRAN - More than a century has passed since mankind scientifically recognized the economic and cultural significance of tourism and traveling, driven by recreational, religious, medical, and sports purposes.

2024-08-23 17:25

Feasibility study conducted on shark tourism in southern Iran

TEHRAN – An Iranian expert has conducted a research project probing the feasibility of launching shark tourism in the waters surrounding Chabahar in the Sea of Oman.

2024-08-18 18:12

South Khorasan to host seminar on eco-lodges

TEHRAN - South Khorasan will host a national scientific and practical seminar on eco-lodges in mid-fall, bringing together hundreds of industry insiders from across Iran, according to a local tourism official.

2024-08-03 18:38

Ecotourism thrives in Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad

TEHRAN - Over 11,000 visitors have stayed in the rural accommodations of Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad so far this year, showcasing the province’s rising popularity in ecotourism.

2024-07-21 17:54

Agritourism farms get green light in Golestan

TEHRAN – Some agritourism farms in Golestan province have received operating permits, marking a significant step in boosting sustainable tourism and creating job opportunities, a local official said on Sunday.

2024-07-19 17:22

Potential houses to become eco-lodges in Ramsar

TEHRAN – A number of traditional houses, suitable for conversion into eco-lodges have been singled out across the county, said a local official in charge of cultural heritage.

2024-07-12 16:51

Hundreds of tourists settle in Damghan’s ecolodges during spring

TEHRAN – Damghan county ecolodges have played hostess to hundreds of domestic and overseas tourists since the very first day of this Persian year (started on March 20).

2024-07-10 18:06

Intangible cultural heritage ever-living soul of nations, deputy minister says

TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy tourism minister Ali Darabi has said intangible cultural heritage is the ever-living soul of various cultures worldwide.

2024-07-07 17:48

Last day of second Persian month registers as Ecotourism Day

TEHRAN – Aimed at recognizing a vibrant branch of the tourism industry, the very last day of Ordibehesht, (coinciding with May, 21), has been named as National Ecotourism Day.

2024-06-01 19:30

Esfahak hosts overseas tourists amid global village bid

TEHRAN - A group of tourists hailing from different nations have toured Esfahak, a historical village in eastern Iran, aligning with underway efforts to secure its status as a Global Tourism Village.

2024-05-28 22:17

Abyaneh village to embrace event-driven development

TEHRAN - Abyaneh village in Isfahan, central Iran, is set to evolve into an event-focused destination.

2024-05-22 17:29

Gerdoo valley: a landscape adorned with walnut trees

TEHRAN – Home to a great number of walnut trees, Gerdoo (meaning walnut in Persian) valley, located in southern Arak, Iran, is a pleasant ambiance to escape from the hustle and bustle of big cities.

2024-05-22 17:27

Ecotourism to take center stage in Miankaleh

TEHRAN – In a bid to preserve the pristine ecosystem of the Miankaleh peninsula while fostering sustainable tourism, a pioneering initiative is in the pipeline.

2024-05-21 17:36

Kermanshah welcomes ecotourism fellows from across Iran

TEHRAN - A seminar on rural lodges and ecotourism in Iran’s Kermanshah, on Sunday, saw the participation of over 250 ecotourism-related groups, sharing experiences, each representing a region of the country.

2024-01-26 17:18

Saholan Cave: a natural marvel in northwest Iran

TEHRAN – The picturesque Saholan village, approximately 42 kilometers southeast of Mahabad city in northwest Iran, stands as a testament to the geological marvels that nature has sculpted over millions of years.

2024-01-20 17:35

Global tourism estimated to reach pre-pandemic levels in 2024: UNWTO

TEHRAN - The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has forecasted a return to pre-pandemic international tourism levels by the end of 2024.