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2025-02-24 16:37
Iran, Turkey reconnect by rail: a new era for tourism accessibility
TEHRAN - After a four-year hiatus, the long-anticipated Van-Tehran train service has resumed, marking a significant milestone in regional connectivity between Turkey and Iran.
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2025-02-24 15:53
ECO member states’ RPC kicks off in Tehran
TEHRAN- The 35th Regional Planning Council (RPC) of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) kicked off in Tehran with the participation of high-ranking delegations from relevant ministries and organizations of ECO member countries.
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2025-02-24 15:24
Tehran to host first national seminar on knowledge-based ecosystem
TEHRAN – The first national seminar on discussing the country’s progress in the knowledge-based ecosystem and honoring key players in this area is scheduled to be held on March 1 in Tehran.
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2025-02-23 22:02
Memorials across Iran mark the legacy of Hezbollah’s martyred leaders
TEHRAN – Iran held nationwide ceremonies on Sunday to honor Hezbollah leaders Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyed Hashem Safieddine. Coinciding with the funeral in Beirut, these events were marked by passionate support for the Resistance movement and fervent chants against the Israeli regime and the United States.
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2025-02-18 18:21
Tehran ready to establish more direct flights between Iranian and Chinese cities
TEHRAN - The Iranian ambassador to China has announced Tehran's readiness to develop the tourism industry between the two countries and also increase direct flights from different Iranian cities to different regions of China.
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2025-02-18 18:16
Indonesia seeks to boost Iranian tourist arrivals amid travel challenges
TEHRAN – Indonesia is aiming to attract more Iranian travelers as the number of Iranian tourists visiting the Southeast Asian nation continues to rise, despite challenges such as the absence of direct flights and high airfare costs
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2025-02-18 17:58
Fajr Festival of Handicrafts to showcase works from 20 countries
TEHRAN—The 9th Fajr Festival of Handicrafts, known as Sarv-e Simin, will take place in Tehran from February 20 to 24. It will feature a selection of works from 20 countries.
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2025-02-15 18:37
By Afshin Majlesi
Tehran’s tourism scene gets a boost with new magazine launch
TEHRAN - The first issue of “Tehran Didani” magazine was unveiled on the final day of the 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition. The magazine, whose name implies spectacular, eye-catching, or picturesque Tehran, is dedicated to showcasing tourist attractions of the Iranian capital and aims to serve as a milestone in urban tourism promotion.
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2025-02-14 22:37
Iran hopes Beirut makes ‘wise’ decision as public fury persists over flight suspensions
TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to Beirut, Mojtaba Amani, has asked the Lebanese government to help mollify the Lebanese people's anger through dialogue and communication after the Arab country canceled a Thursday flight that was supposed to carry Lebanese pilgrims from Tehran to Beirut, in a move seemingly influenced by Israel and Washington.
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2025-02-14 18:56
Iran to develop medical tourism development document
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cooperatives, Labour, and Social Welfare Ahmad Meydari has announced the drafting of a medical tourism development document intended to enhance the healthcare-driven tourism sector.
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2025-02-14 18:30
Ecbatana’s UNESCO registration document unveiled at tourism fair
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, along with several related officials unveiled the UNESCO registration document for the ancient city of Ecbatana at the 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition on Thursday.
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2025-02-14 18:26
Iran proposes cultural exchange with Tajikistan to boost tourism
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has proposed a cultural exchange initiative between Iran and Tajikistan, emphasizing the role of artists, social media influencers, and public figures in promoting tourism and cultural ties.
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2025-02-12 19:01
Influencers from Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Pakistan visit Tehran fair
TEHRAN – On Wednesday, 20 well-known social media influencers from Pakistan, Kenya, and Zimbabwe visited the 18th Tehran International Tourism Exhibition as part of a cultural exchange initiative.
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2025-02-12 18:51
By Afshin Majlesi
Isfahan, Yazd, and Shiraz showcase synergy at Tehran tourism fair
TEHRAN - For the first time, a joint pavilion representing Isfahan, Yazd, and Shiraz has been set up at the current Tehran tourism fair to highlight a synergy among these three ancient cities.
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2025-02-11 18:48
Centuries-old Yazd passageway recreated at Tehran fair
TEHRAN - A model of a centuries-old passageway, which is located in the UNESCO-registered city of Yazd, has been installed at the Yazd’s pavilion during the 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition, which opened in the Iranian capital on Tuesday morning.
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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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2025-02-10 16:49
Iranian Artists Forum to host Tabriz cultural week
TEHRAN - Tabriz Cultural Week will officially start tomorrow at the Iranian Artists Forum in downtown Tehran and will continue for one week.
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2025-02-10 16:21
Tehran to host 18th tourism fair, drawing global media and influencers
TEHRAN - Tehran is set to host the 18th International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition from February 11 to 14, bringing together tourism officials, media representatives, and social media influencers from across the globe.
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2025-02-10 16:17
Masjed-e Imam: A historical jewel in heart of Tehran
TEHRAN - Amid the historic and bustling streets of downtown Tehran, where the Grand Bazaar thrives with merchants and shoppers, stands the majestic Masjed-e Imam (formerly Masjed-e Shah). This architectural marvel serves as a testament to Iran’s rich cultural heritage and spiritual devotion.
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2025-02-08 18:24
By Afshin Majlesi
Tehran tourism fair aims to counter Iranophobia, help boost economy
TEHRAN – Deputy Tourism Minister Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpey has announced that the 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition will be inaugurated by President Masoud Pezeshkian and will take place from February 11 to 14. He emphasized that strengthening tourism relations is the most effective way to counter Iranophobia.
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2025-02-07 21:38
Iran showcases charm at EMITT 2025
TEHRAN – Iran participated in the Eastern Mediterranean International Tourism and Travel Exhibition (EMITT), which was held in Istanbul from February 5 to 7.
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2025-02-07 20:26
By Afshin Majlesi
Deyr-e Gachin: the mother of Iran’s caravanserais
TEHRAN – Situated 80 kilometers northeast of Qom, the caravanserai of Deyr-e Gachin is widely known as the “Mother of Iranian Caravanserais”. The impressive monument, strategically positioned along the historic Silk Roads and the ancient Ray-to-Qom route, now lies within the vast expanse of Kavir National Park.
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2025-02-05 17:24
Museum dedicated to Qajar-era diplomacy opens in Tehran
TEHRAN - A new museum dedicated to diplomatic relations during the Qajar era has been inaugurated at the UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran. Among the notable exhibits on display is a historical copy of the Treaty of Finckenstein, being shown to the public for the first time.
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2025-02-05 17:19
Tourism map dedicated to Islamic Revolution events in Tehran revealed
TEHRAN - The Head of the Tehran Municipality’s Tourism Office announced the launch of a new digital tourism map detailing key locations related to the events of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Tehran. This map is now accessible online to the public.
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2025-02-05 15:28
Bern ready to expand co-op with Tehran in crisis management
TEHRAN – Swiss ambassador to Tehran, Nadine Olivieri Lozano, in a meeting with the president of Tehran Disaster Mitigation and Management Organization (TDMMO), Ali Nasiri, has voiced Switzerland's readiness to enhance relations with Tehran in crisis management.
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2025-02-04 18:29
Tourism rally to help revive historic spice route between Iran, Pakistan, and India
TEHRAN - A special tourism rally, known as the Spice Route Rally, is set to take place in Kerman with the goal of showcasing the region’s economic and tourism potential while reviving the historic trade route connecting Iran to Pakistan and India.
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2025-02-04 18:00
Iran promotes tourism amid Chinese New Year celebrations
TEHRAN – Iran cherishes the Chinese New Year festivities to highlight its tourism opportunities and draw more visitors from China, according to the director-general for marketing and tourism development at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.
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2025-02-02 16:03
Azerbaijani presidential advisor visits historical palace complex in Tehran
TEHRAN - An advisor to the President of Azerbaijan, along with his delegation, visited the museums of the Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex in Tehran.
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2025-01-29 18:09
Van-Tehran train service to start after months-long hiatus
TEHRAN - Train services between Van and Tehran will restart after a hiatus of several months.
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2025-01-28 18:00
Iran, Tajikistan agree to abolish visa requirements for air travelers
TEHRAN - Tehran and Dushanbe have reached a bilateral agreement to waive visa requirements for air travel between the two capital cities, according to a statement from the Iranian Embassy in Tajikistan.