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Efforts to prepare the Naqsh-e Rostam historical site in Fars Province for global inscription have gained momentum, after scaffolding and laser scanning projects were completed successfully.…

Lawmakers and tourism officials attended a meeting last week to discuss the scheme on converting Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization into a ministry.  

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The second phase of archeological studies on Poustchi hills in Shiraz, Fars Province, led to the discovery of ancient relics probably belonging to civilizations more ancient than previously…

In the first six months of the current Iranian year (started March 21), 350,000 foreign tourists entered Sistan-Baluchestan Province and visited its cultural and historical attractions.

A weeklong national holiday in China is providing a much-needed boost for the entertainment and retail industry in London, with Chinese tourists taking advantage of the dip in exchange rates.

EasyJet has posted record passenger numbers for summer, as it cashes in on Ryanair’s cancelled flights crisis. The airline is encouraging profit forecasts for the financial year.

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The attack that left 59 people dead in Las Vegas could impact the tourism capital, but only in the short term, experts said, predicting a full recovery within months.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. plans to spend $50 million over the next five years to add 100 hotels to its chain in Africa, it said on Thursday, joining other chains keen to tap growing…

Governor of Isfahan Province Rasul Zargarpur visited a series of touristic attractions in Aran-o-Bidgol County, including Maranjab Caravanserai and Salt Lake in Maranjab desert. In his visit the…

Less than three months remains to 2018 when Tabriz assumes the mantle of Islamic tourism capital and the officials of East Azarbaijan Province say plans to prepare the city for the event are…

Iran has agreed to provide complementary data on ancient Sassanian cities of Fars Province demanded by UNESCO and the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) by February 28, 2018…

Over 277,000 foreign tourists have visited West Azarbaijan Province in the last five months, most of whom were medical tourists. The number of inbound tourists has seen a 40% increase, compared…

The infrastructure and facilities for disabled tourists across the country are inadequate, the head of Iranian Disability Support Association said.

Speaking to ISNA, Ali Mahmoud-Nejad…

The Iraqi government’s air ban on Kurdistan autonomous region, which went into force on Friday, is not expected to have any effect on tourism ties with Iran since such relations were…

Iran Air is to launch a new subsidiary airline to regional countries under the title “IranAir Regional”, said the company’s chief executive officer.

According to Farzaneh Sharafbafi,…

A 2017 report by World Travel and Tourism Council shows promising improvements in the country’s tourism industry, which is attributed to the tactful policies set by President Hassan Rouhani.

Over the past three years, 21 tourist trains have brought foreigners to the country and a 22nd one will enter the country in October.

“These tourist trains transfer an average 80…

Oman has relaxed its visa rules to attract more tourists from Russia, India and China. Omani authorities have announced that some Indian, Chinese and Russian nationals will be allowed to obtain…

International tourism to the US fell significantly in early 2017, especially among European travelers and travel experts are blaming the anti-immigrant agenda of the administration of US…

Kish Shipping Company has recently launched marine tours to develop tourism in the Persian Gulf.

According to Morteza Kamali, the head of the company, KSC's watercrafts used to carry…

The number of overseas visitors to the UK topped four million in July for the first time, official figures show.

Travelers to the UK spent £2.75 billion on their visits, the Office for…

The number of ecolodges across Isfahan Province has reached a record number of 208 in 17 counties and over 50 licenses for such traditional accommodations are also to be issued soon.

Tourists from 11 countries are expected to arrive in Iran on September 23 by the newly-launched tourism train named "1001 Nights", an official of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways said.

Eastern Airways flights are now bookable at Flybe.com following a new five-year franchise agreement. Anyone wishing to fly with the Humberside Airport-based regional airline from October 29…

The selection of Hamedan to host the meeting of affiliate members of the UN World Tourism Organization in 2018 is considered a great opportunity for the province to promote its attractions…