Despite Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization’s efforts to stop the destruction of Shiraz’s historical texture, three historical houses in the tourist hub were recently…
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Iran and Armenia took one step toward visa waiver. Representatives of the two countries’ foreign ministries, Iran’s Ali Chagani and Armenia’s Vladimir Karmirshalian, held meetings for two days to…
Tour operators offering pilgrimage services now have tax-exempt status, following a directive issued by the Majlis.
Researchers in Peru have discovered a trio of statuettes they believe were created by the ancient Caral civilization some 3,800 years ago, the culture ministry said Tuesday.
The mud…
Maritime tourism, especially in northern Iran, has so far failed to realize its potential. To remedy the situation, merely adding passenger vessels and establishing transportation terminals for…
Imam Khomeini International Airport’s Salam Terminal is expected to become operational by summer 2016, effectively increasing the airport’s capacity, government news agency Dolat reported.
New York and Los Angeles, the most popular destination cities in the US, can thank two of China’s largest metropolices - Beijing and Shanghai - for some of their biggest-spending tourists.
lHong Kong officials have issued a red alert warning against travel to South Korea in response to the recent outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).
According to the BBC,…
In 2012, construction began on a 57-story hotel dubbed Tehran’s second largest tower – after Milad Tower. However, critics say the structure cannot support 57 floors, since it is being built on a…
The headquarters for Lut Desert World Heritage Site will be established in Shafiabad Village, Kerman Province, once the desert is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, director general for…
As American diplomats face three more weeks of work on a nuclear deal with Iran, American tourists are taking in the country’s sights. The agreement, which would lift sanctions against…
A number of former and serving cabin crew are reported to be planning legal action against British airlines saying they have been poisoned by contaminated cabin air.
The cases are funded by…
On the cusp of summer vacation season, Spain’s air traffic controllers are making good on their promise to hold a partial strike, which is expected to cause major travel issues, according to …
Three months into the current Iranian year (started March 21) and there is still no sign of a comprehensive study on the number of domestic and foreign tourists who traveled around Iran in the…
Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) has finally extended the working hours of museums it operates, Mehr News Agency reported. Following heavy criticism directed…
Iran’s longest rail sled began to operate in Heyran Holiday Resort, Gilan Province, Fars News Agency quoted Gilan governor general, Mohammad Ali Najafi, as saying. The private sector spent around…
The western Kurdestan Province is set to host a traditional arts and crafts exhibition, Mehr News Agency reported, quoting the handicrafts deputy of Kurdestan Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and…
International Air Transport Association (IATA) CEO Tony Tyler said that a test of a new tracking system that would monitor the location of flights every 15 minutes is set to begin.
Anti-bullfighting campaigners in France were cheering after a French court ruled that the tradition of “La Corrida” – Spanish-style bullfighting – should be taken off the national list of cultural…
Following extensive research, the provinces of East and West Azarbaijan are slated to set up Iran’s first databank for the country’s historical gardens and cultural sites, ISNA reported.
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Development of tourism and socio-cultural activities in Iran’s free trade zones – except Kish Island – had all but stopped prior to President Hassan Rouhani’s administration, according to a deputy…
During the past Iranian year (ended March 20, 2015), public museums earned 400 billion rials ($12.1 million), ISNA reported, quoting the director of museum affairs at Iran’s Cultural Heritage,…
Summer Holidays Fair will be held in Hijab Hall in Tehran, with dozens of companies and organizations involved in the tourism industry set to participate in the three-day event.
The expo,…
London has been rated as the world’s most popular travel destination ahead of Bangkok, Paris, Dubai and Istanbul.
The UK capital will attract 18.82 million international overnight visitors…
The UN World Travel and Tourism Council published their 2015 benchmark report last week comparing travel and tourism to eight other sectors, which are considered to have similar breadth and global…
