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Direct flights between Tabriz, East Azarbaijan Province and Izmir in Turkey are now available. Chief Executive officer of Airports Holding Company in East Azarbaijan Province, Mostafa Safaei, told…

The Iranian capital needs to expand its capacity to host tourists, for which 50 hotel construction projects are currently underway.

Yusuf Hucisuleyman, the president of Union of Mediterranean Hotel Owners, said Antalya has seen 450,000 fewer visitors already this year. He further said the figure is likely to increase to one…

Following the inscription of the ancient city of Susa and the ancient Meymand Village on the UNESCO World Heritage List, 11 historical qanats in Iran, whose dossiers have been sent to UNESCO, are…

Repurposing historical structures, if done properly, can help the tourism industry prosper, said head of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Department in North Khorasan Province, Mohammad…

Iranian authorities are mulling over possible changes to visa policies to facilitate foreign arrivals and boost tourism.

Iran’s visa-on-arrival is set to be issued for 30 days, up from 15,…

A recent report by the World Travel and Tourism Council predicts Iran’s tourism industry will grow by 6.6% in 2015. The report, titled “Travel and Tourism: Economic Impact 2015 Iran”, estimates…

On their two-day trip to Tabriz, East Azarbaijan Province, members of the World Crafts Council’s board of directors evaluated the city’s potential in production of handwoven rugs and subsequently…

The UNESCO world heritage monuments of Kathmandu Valley reopened for tourists after the earthquakes in May that partially damaged the centuries-old palaces and temples.

Reopening of these…

A British tourist has raised nearly £9,000 for staff at the Tunisian hotel hit by last Friday’s gun attack.

Nathan Priestley set up an online fundraising page for the Hotel Riu…

The new Iranian passport boasts a new, eye-catching design, in which all 32 pages are adorned with pictures of sites and monuments of cultural and historical significance.

Among the…

Iran’s oil-dependent economy has resulted in the neglect of handicraft industry, according to Mahmoud Sheikh Zeynoddin, a deputy at the Presidential Office’s Science and Technology Department,…

In spite of Iran’s potential to become a top tourist destination, the lack of attention given to tourism in the country’s five-year development plans prevented the progress of an industry that is…

Tourism exhibitions provide a platform for industry professionals to showcase their services and meet with prospective travelers, as well as establish connections with tour operators from around…

The World Heritage Committee on Thursday inscribed two sites in Yemen on the List of World Heritage in Danger: The Old City of Sana’a and the Old Walled City of Shibam, the organization announced…

As South Korea’s tourism industry reels from the recent outbreak of MERS, the government is pulling out all stops to lure visitors back into the country, announcing plans to waive visa fees for…

Fifteen travel agencies have been meticulously chosen to organize tours and pilgrimages for Iraqi travelers, which will bring the neighboring nations closer and boost tourism.

Kish Island has a strong wealth of tourist attractions to offer and a great potential to grow, according to Rasoul Keshtpour, top advisor to the CEO of Kish Free Zone Organization.

Construction project of Ardabil International Airport is 70% complete, Minister of Roads and Urban Development Abbas Akhoundi said during his visit to Ardabil Province. Currently, international…

Tour operators are now obliged to adhere to ecotourism regulations updated by Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization.

The news comes just a few days after new…

The Iranian market has proven to be highly lucrative for foreign airlines, as it generates $3 billion a year for them, according to Alireza Jahangirian, head of the Civil Aviation Organization.

Imam Khomeini International Airport’s second runway is expected to be completed by the end of the next Iranian year (March 20, 2017).

Quoting director general of the airport, Hamidreza…

Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization is inviting experienced individuals, companies and institutions to help organize Iran’s pavilions in international tourism…

Efforts are being made to accredit Isfahan and Tabriz with the “World Crafts City” title, bestowed by the World Crafts Council, according to Bahman Namvar Motlaq, handicrafts deputy at Iran’s…

Around 30% of China’s Ming-era Great Wall have disappeared over time as adverse natural conditions and reckless human activities—including stealing the bricks to build houses—erode the UNESCO…