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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2024-01-19 17:24
By Afshin Majlesi
Embrace nature’s symphony with eco-lodges!
Envision waking up to the melody of birdsong and the gentle rustle of leaves—a rejuvenating departure from the usual urban routine!
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2024-01-13 15:59
Mighan, a wetland for ecotourism, birdwatching
Mighan wetland in the central province of Markazi is among the most important sites for ecotourism and birdwatching in the country.
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2024-01-10 17:50
Behbahan blossoms: daffodil season opens doors to nature’s splendor and cultural charm
TEHRAN - Behbahan in the southwest Khuzestan province stands as one of Iran’s most renowned hubs for daffodils.
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2024-01-06 16:56
Arasbaran’s timeless beauty: diverse flora, fauna, and heroic legends
TEHRAN - Arasbaran mountains offers its visitors mesmerizing views that are reminiscent of otherworldly postcards.
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2024-01-01 17:34
Persepolis still harbors numerous mysteries, documentarist says
TEHRAN - Iranian filmmaker Pejman Mazaheripur, whose new documentary on Persepolis was screened at the Cinema Museum of Iran on Sunday evening, says the majestic UNESCO-registered site still harbors numerous unrevealed mysteries.
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2023-12-15 17:22
By Afshin Majlesi
10 hidden gems across Iran: unveiling off-the-beaten-track destinations
Welcome to the hidden treasures of Iran, a collection of lesser-known but remarkable places worth exploring in this ancient country. While cities like Isfahan, Shiraz, Tabriz, Kashan, Kerman, and Yazd boast thousands of historic and architectural marvels, the diverse landscapes that intersperse these famous destinations often go unnoticed.