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A new round of excavations in Zirkouh County in South Khorasan Province resulted in the discovery of 63 relics and remnants from prehistoric and Islamic eras.

The most significant…

South Africa’s government is reviewing its new travel rules for minors after signs that they are already hurting the key tourist sector, Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom said on Thursday, Reuters…

Destruction of the historical textures of Iran’s ancient cities is becoming less of an exception and more of a norm. After the demolition of over a dozen historical houses in Shiraz, now it is…

South Africa’s tough new entry rules for minors have come into effect on Monday, to prevent child trafficking, which airlines and travel agents say could hurt the important tourism industry.

A US airline has been accused of discrimination after a Muslim woman was allegedly told that she could not have an unopened can of cola because she could use it as a weapon.

The open space of Mausoleum of Sheikh Yousef Sarvestani in Sarvestan, Fars Province, is currently housing a number of old artifacts stacked on top of one another, ILNA reported.

Given Asalouyeh’s geographical position, development of the region’s tourism would go a long way in helping the economy. To that end, several plans have been put forward, said the governor of…

The recent discovery of the foundations of Jahan Nama Palace in Isfahan on the path of the city’s future subway line raised concerns over the fate of the newly-excavated historical site.

Peter Fries has been coming to Croatia for years after falling in love with its pristine coastline, fresh seafood, and friendly hosts.

Participating in the 100th session of the UN World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) Executive Council in Croatia, Masoud Soltanifar, head of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and…

I ran’s push for a prospering tourism industry is set to receive a boost when some of the world’s most renowned hotel managers will visit Iran in the foreseeable future to assess its market and…

The custody of the archeological sites of Chogha Zanbil in Khuzestan Province has been given to Alireza Razeghi, Mehr News Agency reported.

Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism Organization has launched a virtual tour service, which visitors must pay to tour Iran’s cultural heritage sites, IRNA quoted head of the…

Ancient artifacts dating back thousands of years have been unearthed in Bahrain Fort, a World Heritage Site in Bahrain.

The office of Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) in Kerman Province has seen four directors in the last five years, which has significantly hurt the province'…

On his trip to Greece, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif discussed the possibility of starting direct flights between Iran and Greece, which was warmly received by the Speaker of the Hellenic…

French visitors to Iran are expected to double, ISNA reported, quoting the deputy to the French cultural attache in Iran.

Vice President and head of the Department of Environment Masoumeh Ebtekar, whose institution is facing an uphill task due to the multiplying environmental problems inside the country, on Thursday…

As the number of vacationers around the world rises, the tourism industry's carbon footprint grows. But not all governments understand the need to react, according to a report by Deutsche Welle.…

Chogha Mish made the headlines in late April for all the right reasons: Over a hundred priceless artifacts known as the Chogha Mish Collection were returned to Iran after spending more than half a…

Narges Zaar, a vast plain replete with daffodils, in Khosf County, South Khorasan Province was inscribed on Iran's Natural Heritage List after being approved by the natural heritage expert…

Each year millions embark upon a religious pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

Soon, if everything goes as planned, the heavily visited desert locale will also be home to…

Thanks to the generosity of two Qazvini benefactors, Mulla Mahdi Mosque, dating back to the Qajar Era, was repaired and restored, IRNA quoted public relations office of Qazvin’s ICHHTO (Iran’s…

Queenslanders living in Australia's southeast are being urged to holiday in the outback to help drought-stricken towns.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk launched a $500,000 tourism campaign…

Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) has allocated 6.4 billion rials ($193,000) for the restoration and renovation of mosques and historical houses in Aran va…