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2024-11-22 17:18
Iran ready to restore Azerbaijan’s historical sites, says tourism minister
TEHRAN – Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has announced Iran’s readiness to assist Azerbaijan in the restoration of its historical sites.
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2024-11-22 17:03
Iranian tourism minister meets Azerbaijan’s PM at COP29
TEHRAN - Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, met with Azerbaijan’s Prime Minister Ali Asadov on the sidelines of COP29, the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference, held in Baku from November 11 to 22.
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2024-11-15 17:38
President Pezeshkian visits 37th National Handicrafts Exhibition
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visited the 37th National Exhibition of Handicrafts on Friday evening, marking the third day of the major event.
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2024-11-13 17:50
By Afshin Majlesi
National handicrafts exhibit opens in Tehran amid calls for cultural, economic synergy
TEHRAN - Iran’s 37th National Handicrafts Exhibition opened today in Tehran amid calls for cultural preservation and economic strength.
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2024-11-09 17:21
Tourism ministry seeks to revitalize environs of Karim Khan Citadel for potential UNESCO status
SHIRAZ - In a speech at the closing ceremony of the 3rd International Multimedia Festival of Cultural Heritage, Iran’s tourism minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, announced plans to expand cultural spaces surrounding the 18th-century Karim Khan Citadel complex in Shiraz.
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2024-11-08 16:00
Imam Reza (AS) inheritance coin unveiled by tourism minister in Shiraz
SHIRAZ - The Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has unveiled the historical Imam Reza (AS) inheritance coin, at a cultural heritage museum located within the revered Shah Cheragh Museum in Shiraz.
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2024-11-08 15:50
Tourism minister visits historical sites in Firuzabad of Fars province
SHIRAZ - On Friday, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, visited a number of historical sites and structures in Firuzabad county in southern Iran.
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2024-11-08 15:46
By Afshin Majlesi
Tourism minister inaugurates multi-storey bazaar of handicrafts in Shiraz
SHIRAZ- In a grand ceremony on Thursday evening, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, officially inaugurated the Art Bazaar of Shiraz, amid hopes to promote traditional handicrafts and visual arts in the ancient city.
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2024-11-05 17:49
Cultural heritage is a pillar of unity: minister’s message to intl. festival
SHIRAZ - The Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, shared a message to mark the opening of the 3rd International Multimedia Festival of Cultural Heritage, emphasizing the profound connection between cultural heritage and national unity.
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2024-10-16 17:26
Traditional wrestling in Iran set for national recognition, says minister
TEHRAN – The Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has called for the national registration of traditional Iranian wrestling, citing its deep cultural and historical significance.
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2024-10-14 17:07
Concerns raised over subway construction near Hafez’s tomb in Shiraz
TEHRAN - Recent reports of a subway tunnel being constructed near the tomb of Persian poet Hafez in Shiraz have sparked concern among cultural heritage enthusiasts and experts, who fear the project could pose a threat to the historical site.
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2024-10-11 17:16
Minister arrives in Shiraz, visits historical sites, tourism projects
TEHRAN – On Thursday, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, arrived in Shiraz to attend a commemoration ceremony of Hafez, the illustrious Persian poet of the 14th century.
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2024-10-09 18:33
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.
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2024-10-08 17:44
Culture a unifying force, tourism a key to soft power: minister
TEHRAN – On Tuesday, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri put the spotlight on what he called the “cohesive power of Iranian culture”.
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2024-10-02 17:38
Recently recovered Achaemenid cablets to go on view at National Museum
TEHRAN – Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri announced that a collection of Achaemenid-era clay tablets, recently returned from the United States, will soon be unveiled at the National Museum in Tehran.
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2024-10-02 17:33
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.
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2024-10-01 17:34
Intl. conference highlights Iran as safe travel destination
TEHRAN - On Tuesday, the University of Tehran hosted an international conference attended by prominent figures from the travel sector, including Iran’s tourism minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, as well as some foreign ambassadors, diplomats and university professors.
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2024-09-30 17:22
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.
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2024-09-28 17:33
Iranian minister, UN Tourism chief discuss mutual cooperation
TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has met with UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili.
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2024-09-27 18:07
Tehran, Tbilisi to enhance cooperation in archaeology and restoration
Tehran – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri in a meeting with Georgia’s Minister of Culture, emphasized strengthening cooperation between the two nations in the fields of archaeology, restoration of artifacts, and exhibition activities.
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2024-09-27 17:59
By Afshin Majlesi
Tourism as a bridge to peace and understanding
As we celebrate World Tourism Day 2024 under the theme “Tourism and Peace,” it is crucial to reflect on the profound role that the sector plays not only in economic development but also in promoting peace, mutual understanding, and reconciliation among nations.
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2024-09-24 16:53
Tourism minister highlights progress in restoration of historical buildings
TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister has praised the “progress” made in the restoration and revitalization of historical buildings.
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2024-09-23 18:11
By Afshin Majlesi
17th-century Imam Mosque in Isfahan at serious risk
TEHRAN - Isfahan’s historical Masjed-e Jameh Abbasi, also known as the Imam Mosque, is facing a looming crisis, with its structural integrity severely threatened by deep cracks caused by land subsidence and prolonged drought.
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2024-09-18 17:54
Tourism minister highlights government’s commitment to regional cooperation at ACD session
TEHRAN – The Iranian tourism minister has underlined the new government’s dedication to fostering peace, dialogue, and regional collaboration as pillars of tourism progress.
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2024-09-15 17:42
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.
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2024-09-06 19:22
Minister calls for overcoming negative stereotypes to boost tourism
TEHRAN - Iran’s Tourism Minister, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has called for efforts to change global perceptions of Iran, promoting tourism and positioning Yazd as a gateway for this transformation.
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2024-08-30 17:36
Tourism minister visits Sistan-Baluchestan province, praises its cultural significance
TEHRAN – Reza Salehi Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, visited Sistan-Baluchestan province on Thursday, emphasizing its vital role in the cultural and historical identity of Iran.
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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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2022-07-13 19:02
Hossein Vafaei donates his cup to National Sports Museum of Iran
TEHRAN – Iranian professional snooker player Hossein Vafaei donated his championship cup to the National Sports Museum of Iran.
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2022-05-11 16:06
Salehi Amiri to step down as president of Iran’s NOC
TEHRAN – Reza Salehi Amiri will step down as Iran’s National Olympic Committee (NOC) president after four years.