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  • The private sectors bodies and organizations involved in medical tourism have warmly welcomed the 8th international Tehran tourism exhibition and have voiced their determination and readiness to…

  • In the southern province of Bushehr, the road that links Bandar-Kangan to Firuzabad, runs along a mysterious mountain, locally called Pardis ‘Paradise’, and sometimes referred to as Jam after the…

  • Khurvin archaeological site, Alborz Province, should be further excavated, CHN quoted cultural heritage expert Valiolah Dehqani as saying. He believes, Khurvin Black Mound has not received due…

  • Concurrent to the 36th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the 4th exhibition of Islamic tourism was held in Thailand, according to International Qur’an News Agency (IQNA).

    The…

  • Medical tourism is not limited to treatment of diseases, but should be seen in terms of disease prevention as well, said the CEO of International Healthcare Association, Seyed Hassan Tabatabaee…

  • The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has selected 50 prospering cities from across the globe and analyzed which are the safest; based on how well they do in four safety-related categories, listed…

  • Geographical names are representative of a nation’s historical and cultural identity which take shape during millennia and stand apart from political tendencies and intentions of the governments…

  • A total of 31 historical artifacts were seized during clearing operations by police Fardis city, Alborz Province, IRNA reported. Some of the artifacts date back to 2,000 years ago. According to…

  • The event under slogan “Explore, Protect and Promote!” and organized by MIRAS, Azeri organization in support of studying of cultural heritage, brought together representatives from Azerbaijan,…

  • The secretary general of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Taleb Rifai will attend the opening ceremony of the Eighth Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries…

  • Damage to cultural heritage will not be tolerated, the prosecutor of Lamard in Fars Province, Reza Rahimian said, adding the maximum penalty awaits those attempting to damage, steal, or smuggle…

  • Iran ranks fifth in the world in terms of ecotourism and Khorasan Razavi with its great potential for ecotourism could be one of the main proponents.

  • Iran participated in the largest tourism exhibition in Switzerland from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1.

    The ribbon to FESPO 2015 was cut on Friday by chief economic adviser to the Iran Embassy in Bern…

  • A direct flight route between Iran and Spain will be launched next summer.

    One of Iran’s major airlines, Mahan Air, and Top Tours Company from Spain are collaborating in launching the route…

  • The 8th national handicraft exhibition opened on Monday, February 2, in the prime handicrafts city of Kerman. The exhibition is being held in southeast permanent fair ground.

  • Tourism deputy at Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) Morteza Rahmani-Movahed expressed hopes that the visa waiver program will become operational before the…

  • Iran has filed its Qanats (traditional aqua ducts) to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List, and put Lut Desert forward to be registered as a national heritage, announced the…

  • By the end of the Fajr 10-day festival (ending February 11), a revised and improved virtual handicraft training program will be launched where enthusiasts can sign up and learn various crafts from…

  • Lawmakers have formed a handicrafts committee in the Majlis, CHTN quoted handicrafts deputy of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) Bahman Namvar-Motlaq as…

  • Grand, simple, and old is the Jame Mosque (or Masjid Jame) of Naeen in Isfahan Province. It is in fact one of the oldest Islamic structures in Iran. Muslim or not, one is filled with awe when…

  • The Moroccan Agency for Tourism Development (SMIT) aims at making Rabat, Morocco’s capital, and Casablanca “global destinations”, and aims to spend about 1.8 billion dollars to develop rural…

  • The second annual exhibition of Imaginative Hands (Dastan-e Khial Pardaz in Persian) opened on January 30, CHN reported.

    It showcases handicrafts, folk and traditional arts at the Iranian…

  • I recently heard some wonderful news that Darbandsar a private resort, a mere 60km north east of Tehran, has been extended, with a new cabin-car, and a new chair-lift that takes you all the way to…

  • The Iran Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) and the ministry of health are working on a plan to accredit clinics and hospitals on their capacity to receive health…

  • The 1st Coffee, Tea & Café exhibition kicked off January 30 on Kish Island, alongside the Iranian National Barista Competition, according to the Kish Free Zone Organization Public Relations…