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2025-01-01 17:28
Tehran, Dushanbe discuss enhanced tourism, cultural collaboration
TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, met with Tajikistan’s Ambassador to Iran, Nizomiddin Zohidi, on Tuesday at the ministry’s headquarters in Tehran to discuss strengthening ties in tourism and cultural cooperation.
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2024-11-29 17:50
Russia, Iran may expand air travel network for tourism
TEHRAN - Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has highlighted the potential for expanding air travel between Russia and Iran, emphasizing mutual tourism growth as a key factor in broadening flight routes beyond Moscow.
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2024-11-16 17:26
Iran stages tourism roadshow in Sulaymaniyah
Tehran – Iran has organized a tourism roadshow in Sulaymaniyah, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, to highlight its diverse tourism opportunities.
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2024-10-11 17:07
Iran to introduce electronic registration for entry and exit of foreign tourists
TEHRAN - Iran is set to introduce electronic registration for the entry and exit of foreign tourists, eliminating the need for physical stamps on their passports.
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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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2024-08-27 18:14
Iranian tourists show growing interest in Moscow’s cultural landmarks, official says
TEHRAN - Iranian nationals visiting Moscow show a strong preference for cultural sites while also engaging in shopping at the Russian capital’s markets, according to the deputy chairman of the Moscow City Tourism Committee.
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2024-08-27 18:08
By Afshin Majlesi
Affordable adventures await in these six must-visit cities
TEHRAN - With a history stretching back over 6,000 years, Iran is one of the world’s most appealing destinations for budget-conscious travelers.
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2024-08-26 19:22
Iran’s visa lift opens tourism gates, yet travel barriers linger
TEHRAN – Iran’s decision to unilaterally eliminate visa requirements for some countries promises to invigorate its tourism industry, yet persistent issues like expensive flights and limited direct connections are hindering the full realization of this potential.
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2024-08-25 17:54
Sri Lanka offers free 30-day visas to tourists from Iran and over 30 other countries
TEHRAN - Sri Lanka has announced a new initiative to boost its tourism sector by offering free 30-day tourist visas to visitors from over 30 countries, including Iran.
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2024-08-07 18:04
Tehran, Dushanbe to implement visa-waiver program
TEHRAN – In a move to enhance bilateral relations between Iran and Tajikistan, a visa-waiver program will be implemented between the two nations starting Saturday, August 10.
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2024-07-16 18:38
By M.A. Saki
Belarus is a hidden gem
MINSK – On July 7, as the sun was setting, a tall and thin young man was waiting for me from Iran and another journalist from Kazakhstan at Minsk airport. He said I welcome you to Belarus on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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2024-07-03 17:54
Leader’s advisor highlights tourism potential as an economic powerhouse
TEHRAN – A top economic adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has emphasized that tourism could play a crucial role in bolstering Iran’s economic power on the global stage.
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2024-07-02 18:10
By Afshin Majlesi
Tourism and cultural heritage: a dual mandate for Iran’s next president
As Iran approaches its run-off presidential election on July 5, the national tourism sector, which has rarely been addressed during recent debates, faces a pivotal moment.
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2024-06-28 16:06
Russian minister: 60% of visas issued in Russia are for BRICS citizens
Russian Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov spoke during the plenary session "Prospects for BRICS tourism co-operation in new conditions" at the BRICS Tourism Forum in Moscow. This is the first thematic forum of the international association, which brought together more than 300 leading experts, business and government representatives of the BRICS countries.
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2024-06-15 18:06
Over 50,000 Russian tourists expected to visit Iran by yearend
TEHRAN - The number of Russian tourists visiting Iran is projected to surpass 50,000 in 2024, according to an Iranian official.
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2024-05-18 18:37
Iran calls for Russian partnerships in tourism development
TEHRAN - The Iranian Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, has extended an invitation to Russian firms to invest in Iran's tourism infrastructure.
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2024-05-05 17:20
Tehran, Riyadh consider re-establishing direct flights
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has held discussions with his Saudi Arabian counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan, regarding the facilitation of commercial visas and the resumption of direct flights between the two nations.
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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.
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2024-03-04 17:52
Iran aims to attract millions of Chinese vacationers
TEHRAN – Iran has set its sights on attracting millions of Chinese nationals as part of its strategy to boost the tourism industry.
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2024-03-03 17:49
A first-timer’s guide to Iran: when to visit, things to do
TEHRAN – With the new visa exemptions in place, now is the perfect time for travelers to seize the opportunity to uncover the wonders of Iran and create unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime.
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2024-03-01 21:57
Kuwaiti companies' endorsement facilitates visa issuance for Iranian traders, says ambassador
TEHRAN- Iranian Ambassador to Kuwait, Mohammad Toutounchi, addressed the challenges surrounding visa issuance for Iranian tradesmen, acknowledging the recent visa-related difficulties faced by Iranian citizens.
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2024-02-23 17:18
Official underlines safety and beauty of Iran to international visitors
TEHRAN - On Wednesday, Mohammad Karimi, the Parliamentary Director of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, highlighted the positive experiences of foreign tourists visiting Iran, countering misconceptions spread by “adversaries”.
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2024-02-17 18:03
UN Tourism secretary-general praises Iran’s efforts, challenges so-called Iranophobia
TEHRAN - UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili has recently addressed misconceptions surrounding Iran, commonly known as Iranophbia.
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2024-02-04 17:26
Tehran, Riyadh eye closer tourism ties in post-diplomatic reconciliation
TEHRAN — In another step towards fostering stronger travel ties between Tehran and Riyadh, Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Minster Ezzatollah Zarghami, welcomed Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Tehran, Abdullah bin Saud Al-Anzi, for discussions aimed at boosting tourism cooperation between the two neighboring states.
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2024-01-31 17:33
Iran to implement visa waiver for 32 countries on Feb. 4
TEHRAN – Iran’s unilateral abolition of visa requirements for citizens of 32 countries is set to take effect on February 4.
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2024-01-07 18:27
Travel facilitation helps diminish Iranophobia, minister says
TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister Ezzatollah Zarghami has said the impact of anti-Iran sentiments, fueled by the U.S. and some other Western powers, will be diminished by attracting more visitors to the ancient land.
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2023-12-30 17:32
By Afshin Majlesi
Reviving heritage: Isfahan’s alleyway transformed from dust to magnificence
ISFAHAN - As the sun sets over Isfahan’s horizon, casting a golden hue upon the newly revived passageway, one cannot help but feel a sense of awe and gratitude for breathing new life into a forgotten slice of history at the heart of this timeless city.
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2023-12-26 18:28
By Afshin Majlesi
Taste of Iran beyond media portrayals
Frequently depicted through lenses of political tensions and historical misunderstandings, Iran’s allure as a tourist destination often contends with a distorted portrayal aired by certain media outlets.
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2023-12-25 21:56
MP asks China to facilitate visa issuance for Iranian citizens
TEHRAN – Fathollah Tavassoli, a member of the Iranian parliament (Majlis), has expressed concerns regarding the challenging travel conditions faced by Iranian citizens visiting China and called on China to implement electronic visas to speed up the visa processing.
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2023-12-19 18:09
Air travels in Iran reach 28 million in nine months
TEHRAN – Airports across Iran have seen some 28 million fliers arriving and departing since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 21), the head of the country's airport police has said.