International tourist arrivals grew by 4.6% in the first half of 2014 according to the latest World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Destinations worldwide received some 517 million international…
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The value of suitcase trade in spring increased by 9.68% as compared to last year, IRNA reported. Astara Customs with $7.11 million, comprising 27.81% of suitcase trade ranked first, while Jolfa…
According to portal of Iranian Student’s Tourism & Traveling Agency (ISTTA), the seventh round of desert trekking and desert study by students will be organized in desert of Mesr, Isfahan…
Tehran, the country’s capital is described by an Iranian historian, as a city “with a long history and a short memory.” Today’s sprawling metropolis has a patchy past with many false…
The World Tourism Day is globally held on September 27 every year. Bellow, Taleb Rifai, Secretary General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), comments on the occasion.
Gonbad-e Qabus (the tower of Qabus) mausoleum tomb tower is located near the ruins of the ancient city of Jorjan in Golestan Province, north-east of Iran.
From September 27 to October 4, hotels affiliated to Iran Touring & Tourism Company (ITTIC), will grant 50% discount to their lodgers, CHTN reported, quoting managing director of the company…
A double-decker Airbus A380, a wide-body jet airliner will land for the first time in Tehran on September 30, CHN reported. The giant plane belongs to the Emirates Airline which is evaluating…
Once every two years in Spain, a few thousand men, women, and even children climb on each other’s shoulders to create the tallest and the strongest human tower in the history of mankind.
Caravanserai is a priceless heritage of Iran’s architecture established in ancient times for several economic, military, geographical, and religious reasons. It has been developed and transformed…
On September 27, World Tourism Day, museums and palace/museums of the country will receive visitors free of charge, Cultural Heritage Organization portal reported, quoting Masud Soltanifar head of…
Travelers to Mashhad should beware of the nameless lodgings around Imam Reza (A.S.) site. With no proper security and hygienic condition, these residential houses - turned to ‘hotels’ over night…
There is a palpable concern amongst vegetarians wishing to travel to Iran regarding limitations in meat-free options along the tourist trail. Although Iran is not generally known for its love of…
Gilan Province witnessed a rise in tourist nights this summer, CHN reported on Tuesday.
In summer 2014, the number of overnight stays reached 18.09 million, a 8.49% increase compared with…
The Lion-and-bull is one of the oldest mythological symbols in the world, possibly as old as the great goddess motif of the Stone Age. It can be found in numerous cultures in a clear line of…
Oman Air, the flagship carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, plans to add flights to new destinations in Iran in the near future, according to Iranian ambassador to Muscat, Ali Akbar Sibeveih.
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The Slow Movement advocates a cultural shift toward slowing down life’s pace. It began with Carlo Petrini’s protest against the opening of a McDonald’s restaurant in…
In the first five months of the current Iranian year (started March 21), Fars Province experienced a 235% rise in foreign tourists compared with the same period last year, the provincial…
The provincial head of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO), Jalil Jabari, announced East Azarbaijan’s plans for the World Tourism Day. The province will host the event…
Golestan Province has planned performances of traditional local games, paragliding match, and welcoming ceremonies for tourists, as part of the World Tourism Day, said Ghorban Abbasi, provincial…
Just a glance at Iran tourism websites and one will definitely encounter the name of Maziyar and his Atashuni guest house. The name of ‘Garmeh’ village is woven into the fame of ‘Atashuni’ or ‘…
Nashtifan windmills are among the oldest windmills in the world. They were established around 500-900 A.D. They are the first known of their kind. They have vertical sails made of reed and…
The call for launching of overseas tourism information offices is extended until October 7, CHTN reported.
Iran intends to open information tourism offices in 40 countries, to publicize its…
The circular citadel city of Gur was the first capital of the Sassanid Empire. It is situated in Fars province, about 110 km south of Shiraz.
Ardeshir-e Pabakan, the first king…
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in his message on World Tourism Day, September 27, encouraged the international tourism community to commit to sustainable policies and ensure that host…
