Tag: Tourism
Tourism ministry focuses on domestic travel, neighbors and AI-driven transformation
TEHRAN – Iran is focusing on domestic tourism and travel to neighboring countries as it seeks to revive the tourism industry following the country’s war with the US forces, Deputy Tourism Minister Anoushiravan Mohseni-Bandpei said Tuesday.
Iran to promote tourism potential at Dushanbe Intl. Tourism Exhibition
TEHRAN – Iran plans to showcase its tourism potential at the Dushanbe International Tourism Exhibition 2026, seeking to expand cooperation between Iranian and Tajik tourism businesses and open new channels for attracting visitors from Tajikistan and the wider region.
Ground broken for Makkoran’s history and culture museum in Chabahar
TEHRAN – Ground was broken for the Makkoran’s history and culture museum in the Chabahar Free Zone on Tuesday, marking the start of a project aimed at documenting and showcasing the ancient history and cultural heritage of Iran’s Makkoran coast.
Fandoqlu: Grass skiing amid the mountain landscapes of Ardabil
TEHRAN – High in the green mountains of northwestern Iran, where cool air lingers through the summer and broad meadows stretch across the landscape, Fandoqlu offers an unusual combination of outdoor sport and nature tourism.
Traditional vest from Yazd showcased in Mexico
TEHRAN – A traditional embroidered vest from Abarkuh, Yazd province, was showcased at the fourth international Soka exhibition in Mexico, where it received recognition from the event’s judges and experts.
Foreign diplomats visit historic, natural sites in Urmia
TEHRAN – Ambassadors and diplomats from nine countries, along with representatives of two international organizations, visited Lake Urmia and several historic sites in Urmia during a visit to the northwestern Iranian city.
Rail Tourism in Iran: Connecting Historic Cities, Landscapes and Cultural Heritage
Railways have always played an important role in connecting different parts of Iran. However, today, they can offer much more than transportation. With its rich cultural heritage, historic cities, and diverse natural landscapes, Iran has great potential to develop rail tourism. Traveling by train can provide tourists with an opportunity to discover the country in…
In Urmia, the grape is more than a fruit
URMIA, West Azarbaijan Province – By late afternoon, the road out of Urmia was beginning to clog. Our flight had landed around 5 p.m., and after a quick check-in at the hotel, we set off for Chi Chest Coastal Village, near Lake Urmia, where the 9th Urmia Grape Festival was underway.
Gonbad Kabud Mosque: Nine centuries of history, art and memory in northeast Iran
TEHRAN – Situated in the historic landscape of Kalat in northeastern Iran, the Gonbad Kabud Mosque stands as a remarkable record of nine centuries of architectural change, artistic expression and cultural continuity.
Iran presents climate-resilient tourism experiences at COMCEC meeting
TEHRAN – Iran has presented two community-based tourism initiatives as examples of climate-resilient and sustainable tourism at the 27th Meeting of the COMCEC Tourism Working Group in Ankara.