Tag: Tourism
Training workshop helps Kermanshah artisans explore Iraq’s handicrafts market
TEHRAN- Nearly 50 handicraft artists and practitioners in Iran’s western Kermanshah province have attended a training session on exporting their products to Iraq, as part of efforts to expand international markets for locally made traditional crafts.
South Korean envoy calls for practical steps to expand tourism ties with Iran
TEHRAN- South Korean Ambassador to Iran Kim Junpyo has called for turning bilateral talks on tourism, cultural heritage and handicrafts into concrete initiatives, saying the two countries should seize opportunities to expand cooperation.
15 destinations to discover the soul of Iran
TEHRAN – Iran is a country of striking contrasts. In one journey, travelers can move from bustling historic bazaars to quiet desert towns, from ancient archaeological sites to misty Caspian forests and from the mountains of the Zagros to the warm waters of the Persian Gulf.
Mudbrick houses: The heritage of traditional Iranian architecture
TEHRAN – Across Iran’s deserts, dry plains and mountain valleys, houses built from earth form some of the country’s most distinctive architectural landscapes. Their rounded roofs, thick walls, shaded courtyards and, in places, tall windcatchers are more than picturesque features. They are the result of centuries of experience in building with local materials and adapting…
AI is reshaping tourism beyond digital services, Iranian researcher says
TEHRAN – Artificial intelligence is moving beyond digital tools and online services to reshape the structure of the tourism industry, influencing how travelers choose destinations, how experiences are designed and how destinations are managed, an Iranian researcher has said.
Heritage is identity: Iranian archaeologist exposes scale of war destruction to historic sites
TEHRAN – An Iranian archaeologist, Sonia Shidrang, highlighted in a global webinar hosted by the International Committee on Archaeological Heritage Management (ICAHM), a scientific committee under ICOMOS, that the 40-day war with the United States and the Israeli regime left 149 historical sites across 20 provinces damaged, and that Iran’s cultural heritage now demands a…
Iran has the attractions, the challenge is turning them into tourism: Javad Gharaei
TEHRAN – Iran does not lack tourism attractions. What it has struggled to do, says Iranian traveler and documentary filmmaker Javad Gharaei, is turn the country’s extraordinary natural and cultural diversity into a tourism industry capable of attracting visitors, generating revenue and properly introducing the ancient country to the world.
Mehregan festival marked in Iran as seasonal tradition endures
TEHRAN – Some Iranians observed Mehregan, an ancient festival associated with Mehr, friendship, and the autumn harvest, on Friday, keeping alive a tradition that has survived in different forms across Iran over centuries.
Jiroft event uses child tourism to connect new generation with ancient civilization
TEHRAN – A cultural and educational event in Jiroft has used child- and family-oriented tourism activities to introduce younger generations to the 5,000-year-old civilization of the Halil Rud valley and promote awareness of the importance of protecting archaeological heritage.
Resilience key to Iran’s tourism survival under difficult conditions: HEGTA chief
TEHRAN – Resilience and a fundamental rethink of planning are essential for Iran’s tourism sector as rising travel costs, transport and investment constraints, sanctions and regional conditions put pressure on the industry, the head of the Tourism Group of Iran’s Social Security Organization (HEGTA) said on Friday.