Tourism
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Iran takes part in 4th Travel Expo Ankara
TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – The 4th Travel Expo Ankara kicked off at Ato Congrasium Ankara (Ankara Exhibitions Center) on Nov. 14 and will run until Nov. 17.
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Where is the hottest place in the world?
TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Have you ever thought about the hottest place in the world? What have you heard about that? Did you know that it is actually in Iran? YES!!
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French envoy calls for lifting of US sanctions on Iran
TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – France’s ambassador to Tehran Philippe Thiebaud has criticized the US sanctions against Iran, saying that Iran and its people can be of great help to solve regional and global issues.
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By: Iman Hamikhah
Hamedan in Autumn
HAMEDAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Autumn has given special beauty to the nature of Hamedan province in Western Iran.
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South Africa ready to enhance tourism coop. with Kerman province: envoy
TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – South African Ambassador to Iran, Vika Mazwi Khumalo, said that his country is ready to boost tourism cooperation with Kerman province.
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Iran negotiating no-visa policy for its tourists visiting Oman
TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – “Talks with Oman are underway to implement visa-free program for Iranian tourists visiting the country,” Iran's Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Minister Ali Asqar Mounesan announced on Wednesday.
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Iran hosts 5mn foreign tourists in 6 months: tourism min.
TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – Iran's Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Minister Ali Asqar Mounesan announced on Wednesday that about five million foreign tourists have visited Iran in the first half the current Iranian calendar year (starting March 21, 2019).
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By: Behnam Yousefi
An autumn journey to Mazandaran
RAMSAR, Oct. 24 (MNA) – The mesmerizing sceneries of Mazandaran province, northern Iran, with its numerous lakes, forest sanctuaries, waterfalls, catch the heart of any nature aficionado.
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Oman after visa cancellation with Iran: FM bin Alawi
TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – The Omani foreign minister bin Alawi praised his country's deep relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran and said Muscat is considering canceling visas for Iranian citizens.
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By: Mehdi Zavar
Superb autumn landscapes in Arasbaran biosphere
TABRIZ, Oct. 21 (MNA) – The enchanting landscapes of Arasbaran, a UNESCO-registered biosphere in East Azarbaijan province, have added to the beauty of the region, making it one of the most famous tourist sites in the country.
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By: Hasan Fallahi
Neor Lake, a hidden-gem travel destination in Ardabil
ARDABIL, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Neor Lake is situated at the lower slopes of Baghru Heights of the Talysch Mountains, 48km to the southeast of Ardabil. It is formed of two lakes, one small and another larger, which merge during the rainy season.
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Have you ever tried a lifetime Persian ancient spa?
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – A humble usually brick alcove entrance with a tiled or miniature designed portal leads to an open hall underground with the roof at ground level centered with a small pool.
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Ardabil governor general:
Selecting Ardabil as ECO tourism capital to guarantee provincial development
TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Governor General of Ardabil province Akbar Behnamjoo said on Wednesday that tourism industry will be a guarantee for the sustainable development of this province with the selection of Ardabil province as Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO)’s tourism capital in 2023.
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Iranian cultural-tourism exhibition kicks off in Ankara
TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s cultural-tourism exhibition opened in Ankara on Sunday, in collaboration with the Cultural Counselor of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Turkey.
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15k Spanish visited Iran in 2018: envoy
TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Spanish Ambassador to Tehran Eduardo López Busquets said on Sunday that some 15,000 tourists from Spain visited Iran in 2018, while 30,000 Iranians received visas to visit Spain in the same year.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Shahr-e Sukhteh, Iran's archaeological gem
TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Shahr-e Sukhteh is a lost jewel in Iran which archeologists consider it as the world's first city in terms of urban texture, population and urban planning. It is the remains of an ancient city and archaeological site of a sizable Bronze Age in southwestern Iran.
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How much does it cost to travel in Iran?
TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – The answer to this question depends on your schedule, budget, and unstable exchange rates during your travel in Iran as well as the economy of the country. Here you can find a brief report of what the major travel costs are in Iran at the time of publishing this article “9/22/2019”.
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Best value budget hotels and tours in Iran
TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iran is blessed with a history of 7000 years. For anyone wishing to travel and explore the history of Asia, Iran is the place to travel and visit as it bears marks of almost all important historical events, from the rise of the Medians and Achaemenids to the Arab conquest of the region.
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By: Hassan Fallahi
Soha lake brilliant gem in Ardabil province
NAMIN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Lake Soha is one of the fascinating attractions of Namin County in Ardabil Province in northwestern Iran. It is located in between Ardabil and Lavandevil (city in Gilan). The reason behind naming the village Soha [water] is the abundance of springs and water around it, which fascinates every tourist with the beauty of the lush greenery and the surrounding forest.
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By: Afshin Majlesi
Iranian adventurer tells of journey to the North Pole
TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – The North Pole is one of the most remote, yet inaccessible places on Earth. However, it is possible to reach there particularly in June and July when the ice is thinner.
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By Afshin Majlesi
Austria shares know-how to boost sustainable tourism in Iran: envoy
TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Vienna’s ambassador to Tehran, Stefan Scholz, said on Wednesday that Austria has launched a new partnership with Iran to promote an inclusive growth of tourism and economy.
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Number of tourists visiting Yazd up by 32%
TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – The number of tourists visiting Yazd Province, Iran, has increased by 32% since the start of the year 1398 (March 21, 2019).
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Iran, Austria to expand cooperation on tourism: Austrian deputy min.
TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – "Iran and Austria can expand cooperation on exchanging tourists and professors, as the sector cannot be put under sanctions," Cultural Deputy of the Austrian Embassy in Tehran Alexander Rieger said addressing the news conference of International Sustainable Eco-tourism Symposium.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Chehel Sotoun; a blend of prominent Persian garden, glorious palace
TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Located next to Naqsh-e Jahan Square and Chahar Bagh, Chehel Sotoun Palace is considered as one of the tourist attractions of Isfahan, Iran.
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Number of Turkish tourists visiting Razavi Khorasan up by 90%
TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – The number of Turkish tourists visiting Razavi Khorasan northeastern province of Iran, has increased by 90% in recent years.
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By: Afshin Majlesi
It’s time to rid Iran’s millennium-old brick tower of weeds
TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – It’s quite natural that weeds spread almost everywhere in a mild and humid climate; they grow, whether we like it or not.
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Iran accounts for 0.5% share of world’s tourism sector
TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Chairman of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) Gholamhossein Shafei said although the country is home to different tourist attractions with breathtaking views, Iran’s share of tourism in the world stands at 0.5 percent.
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Iran’s tourism sector in need of $21bn worth of investment
TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Acting Head of Iran's Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Ministry (CHTHO) Ali Asghar Moonesan said on Monday that tourism sector of the country is in dire need of $21 billion worth of investment.
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By: Afshin Majlesi
Eye-opening experience: As many Americans as possible should visit Iran
TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Judith Bello, a long-time American peace activist, who has visited Iran for two times, believes such a journey “will be an eye-opening experience”.
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'Iran’s tourism industry progressing well despite US moves'
TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s tourism industry is progressing well despite the US’ undermining measures, according to Rouhani’s candidate for the newly-established Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.