Cultural Tourism

Iran hosts 6.7 million foreign tourists in 8 months

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – About 6.7 million tourists have traveled to Iran since the beginning of the current Iranian year (March 21- Nov. 21), according to the dead of the Department of Passports and Visas of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Moonesan:

Iran welcomes Chinese investors to invest in tourism industry

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Ali-Asghar invites Chinese investors for investing in Iran’s tourism industry.

Iran takes part in 3rd Ministerial Meeting of Ancient Civilization Forum

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – The Third Ministerial Meeting of Ancient Civilization Forum was opened in Chinese capital Beijing on Fri. with the participation of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Reporters of 22 foreign media outlets travelled to Iran last month: Culture Ministry

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – A statement by Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance's Press Office said in the second month of autumn in the Iranian calendar (Aban) a total of 43 reporters and affiliated news teams from 22 foreign press traveled to Iran.

Number of tourists visiting Kerman up by 16%

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – The number of tourists visiting Kerman Province, south of Iran, has increased by 16% in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21 – September 21).

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.

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.

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.

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.

226 tourism, cultural heritage projects come on stream during Govt. Week

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Concurrent with the Government Week, as many as 226 tourism and cultural heritage projects were inaugurated across the country.

Number of tourists visiting Isfahan up by 5%

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – The General Manager of Isfahan Cultural Heritage said that the number of tourists visiting Isfahan has increased by 5% since the start of the year 1398 (March 21, 2019) despite the sanctions against Iran.

Islamic architecture? Sure, but Na’in’s old mosque offers so much more

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Well regarded for its hospitable people, handicrafts, and ancient qanats (manmade subterranean aqueducts that brings water from the mountains), Na’in dates back to nearly 2000 years, which makes it one of the oldest continuously settled towns in the Iranian plateau.

Is Iran safe for traveling by tour?

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – If you pay attention to the westerns media propaganda you will see that they don’t show the real face of Iran and always want to scare all people who have the idea of traveling to Iran. The tourists should know that only by traveling and having the intention of enjoying cultural and tourists attraction places they won’t face any danger and will experience fantastic travel ever.

Iran's handicrafts, tourism attractions on display in China expo

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The Asian Culture and Tourism Exhibition kicked off in China’s capital Beijing today, with the representatives from Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) attending the event.

Ardebil prov. to host ECO health tourism conf.

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Second International Health Tourism Conference of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) will be held in Ardebil province on June 18-20.