Ali Asghar Mounesan

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.

 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).

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.

'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.

Pres. Rouhani appoints Mounesan as acting minister of tourism

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has appointed Ali Asghar Mounesan as the acting head of the newly-established Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.

Cultural heritage org. creates 200k jobs in a year

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – Ali Asghar Mounesan, the head of Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handcrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) announced that in the previous Iranian calendar year (ended March 20, 2019), the state-run body could manage to create 200,000 jobs.

Iran’s tourism org. establishes center to reduce impacts of sanctions on industry

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Ali Asghar Mounesan, the head of Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handcrafts and Tourism Organization, said that a center has been formed in his organization to explore ways to boost the tourism industry under US sanctions.

$13.8bn of investments made on tourism: ICHHTO head

EHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Some 1.8 quadrillion rials (about $13.8 billion) of investments have been made on tourism sector, Ali Asghar Mounesan, the head of Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handcrafts and Tourism Organization announced on Monday.

Envoy stresses Turkey’s strong will to continue trade with Iran despite US sanctions

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – The Turkish Ambassador to Iran Derya Ors says that Turkey’s will to continue trade with Iran despite the risk of US sanctions is as always strong.

Vice president hails 'growing Iran-Turkmenistan cultural ties'

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – Vice President and Head of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHTO) Ali Asghar Mounesan hailed the friendly ties between Iran and Turkmenistan, saying the relations, especially in the cultural field, between the two sides are growing.

Iran ranked among top 10 tourism hubs in world

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Iran Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization (CHTHO) Chief Ali Asghar Moonesan said on Monday that Islamic Republic of Iran is ranked among top 10 tourism hubs in the world.

Handicraft exports exceed $190 million in 9 months

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 MNA) – Iranian merchants exported over $195 million worth of handicrafts during the first nine months of the current fiscal (to Dec. 21, 2018), a senior official said.

Iran to introduce ancient history, civilization to Spain

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Vice President and Head of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (CHHTO) Ali Asghar Mounesan said on Sat. that his organization will introduce Iran’s ancient history and civilization to Spain.

Iran to repatriate 1784 clay tablets from US

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – 1784 clay tablets will be repatriated from the United States, said Iran Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization (CHTHO) Chief Ali Asghar Mounesan.

Iran ‘safe’, ‘secure’ country for tourists

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), said that Islamic Republic of Iran is a safe and secure country for tourists in the world.

CHTHO chief:

World tourists say no to US sanctions against Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Chief of Iran Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization (CHTHO) Ali Asghar Moonesan said that tourists around the world and global activists of tourism industry said no to the US sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Foreign tourists visiting Iran up 51% in Sep.

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – The head of Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) says the number of foreign tourists visiting the country surged 51% in the first six months of the current fiscal year (started on March 21) in comparison with similar period last year.

Foreign tourists to Iran rise by 38% in first 4 months: official

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – The head of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization said Sunday that the number of foreign tourists to Iran has risen by 38 percent during the first four months of current [Iranian calendar] year 1397 (starting March 21), compared to the same period last year.

Iran’s sales of handicrafts to hit $2bn a year: official

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – The head of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization, Ali Asghar Mounesan said Sat. that with government support handicrafts' annual sales could increase to $2 billion in the near future.

Mounesan:

Foreign tourists’ passports not to be stamped in Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – In a move to alleviate tourists' concerns over US sanctions on individuals visiting Iran, the Islamic Republic will soon start a program to not stamp the passports of the tourists arriving in Iran.