Cultural Tourism

By: Maryam Kamyab

12th Intl. Tourism Exhibition

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – The Iranian capital Tehran is hosting the 12th edition of the International Exhibition of Tourism and Related Industries with hundreds of domestic and foreign companies taking part.
2019-02-15 10:59
12th intl. tourism exhibition opens in Tehran

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 – The 12th Tehran International Tourism Exhibition opened at Tehran's International Fairgrounds on Tuesday.
2019-02-12 13:14
By: Pouya Bazargard

Chehel Setun in heart of Gilan

LAHIJAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Molla Mahalleh-ye Chehel Setun is a village in Ahandan rural district, in the central district of Lahijan County, Gilan province, Iran. The pristine nature and the monument of one of Imam Musa al-Kadhim’s descendants have made the region an excellent for local and foreign tourists, visiting the northern province.
2019-01-27 11:12
VIDEO: Ice and snow festival dazzles tourists in China’s Harbin

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – The 35th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival dazzled tourists as fireworks and illuminations lit up the night sky of Harbin on Saturday.
2019-01-06 10:12
Iran home to 700,000 historical-cultural monuments

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Head of Rehabilitation Fund of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization (CHTHO) Parham Janfeshan Araghi said that there are 700,000 cultural and historical works in the country.
2019-01-05 16:09
Iran embassy in Japan holds seminar on tourism industry

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – A seminar was held at Iran embassy in Tokyo aimed at introducing the Iranian culture and tourism industry to Japanese people and travel companies.
2018-12-19 14:51
Pars Tourism Exhibition in Shiraz

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – The 10th edition of Pars Tourism Exhibition kicked off in Shiraz, Fars province, on Wednesday in attendance of the head of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization Ali Asghar Mounesan. The four-day event is turning the spotlight on Iran's potentials in medical and health tourism, religious and air traveling, hotels and eco-lodges, marine and air sports, online booking, free trade zones, recreational activities and handicrafts.
2018-12-13 11:48
Iran culture min. to attend St. Petersburg intl. cultural forum

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Culture Abbas Salehi is set to attend the 7th St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum, which will be held on Nov. 15-17 in Russia's cultural capital.
2018-11-14 18:44
UNWTO head says bright future awaits Iran’s tourism industry

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – The Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Zurab Pololikashvili said that he sees a bright future for Iran’s tourism industry in the world.
2018-11-12 15:14
Joint cultural event stresses need for expansion of Iran-Africa ties

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – At a one-day conference dubbed ‘Iran-Africa Cultural Dialogue’ in South Africa’s capital Pretoria, the attendees stressed the need for expansion of ties between Iran and Africa.
2018-10-22 18:03
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.
2018-10-06 13:21
Japan, a model for developing Iran’s tourism industry

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Japan is one of the successful countries in the field of attracting tourists and Japan’s tourism industry, as one of the main pillars of growth and development of gross national product (GNP), is a successful model for attracting tourists to Iran.
2018-09-25 14:08
By: Abolfazl Mohammadi

Foreign tourists attending Muharram mourning in Yazd

YAZD, Sep. 19 (MNA) – A host of foreign tourists annually attend Muharram mourning ceremonies in Yazd province. Some of them reportedly come to Iran and Yazd province exclusively for viewing these processions.
2018-09-19 15:46
By: Marjohn Sheikhi

Currency slump gives rise to visits from neighbors, sanctions wane visits from EU

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – The fall in Iran’s national currency value has attracted a new wave of visitors from neighboring countries, particularly Iraq. According to recent figures, the arrival of foreign tourists to Iran has had a 45% increase in a five-month period compared to last year.
2018-09-16 13:43
By: Fatima Karimi

West China Cultural Industries Expo hosts Iran as guest of honor

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – The 9th West China Cultural Industries Expo started on Friday in Xi'an, the capital city of Chinese central province of Shaanxi, where Iran has a special pavilion as the guest of honor of the event. The exhibition will come to an end on Monday.
2018-09-10 12:05
Austria to hold specialized training course for Iran tourism development

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – Austria will organize a specialized training course for the development and promotion of tourism sector in Iran.
2018-07-21 13:48
Cultural heritage of Semnan to be introduced to Chinese tourists

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Chinese cultural attache visited the Semnan province and promised to introduce the cultural heritage of the Iranian central province to the Chinese tourists.
2018-06-12 17:38
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Tabriz can serve as tourism hub for neighboring countries

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Secretary General of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Khalil Ibrahim Ậḵcẖạ expressed his pleasure in choosing Tabriz as the Capital of Tourism in the Islamic World in 2018 and said, “this historic and beautiful city can be turned into a tourism hub for neighboring countries including Turkey and Caucasus.”
2018-04-27 14:10
By: Payam Ahmadi Kashani

Isfahan's Assarkhaneh Shahi attracts tourists from all over world

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – The historical Assarkhaneh Shahi (Oil Pressing House) was constructed during the reign of Shah Abbas (I) of Safavid dynasty is one of the most important cultural, historical and tourist attractions of Isfahan.
2018-04-17 14:39
Iranian handicrafts to go on exhibit in Japan

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Tokyo International Gift Show will for the first time play host to Iranian handicrafts in its 2018 edition.
2018-01-17 11:40
By: Maryam Azish

Iran's tourism industry flourishing

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Statistics shows that Iran is currently ranked 15th in terms of tourist attractions in the world. A series of hurdles such as sanctions and propaganda by the west, especially in the media, has prevented Iran’s tourism industry from flourishing.
2017-09-22 10:21
Malaysian students in Iran; dispelling misconceptions

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – A group of Malaysian students visiting Iran sat down with Mehr News Agency to discuss their previously-held beliefs about the country and how their trip had been pivotal in dispelling their misconceptions about Iran.
2017-04-08 14:12
62mn visit historical, cultural complexes

QAZVIN, Apr. 02 (MNA) – Official has said 62 million people have visited historical and cultural complexes during New Year’s holidays.
2017-04-02 11:31
By: Babak Barzouyeh

Sightseeing buses tour around Tehran in Nowruz

TEHRAN, Mar. 30 (MNA) – A new squadron of sightseeing buses were introduced in Tehran streets during Nowruz holidays. The buses were welcomed by the visitors and travelers to Tehran.
2017-03-30 22:37
By: Farhad Safari

World’s tour-leaders visit Qazvin’s historic venues

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – The 17th WFTGA International Convention is to open in Tehran on January 28, two days before the opening ceremony 141 of tour leaders from 21 countries of the world, namely Austria, Germany, Spain, France, Greece, Denmark, the UK, Italy, Latvia, Portugal, Sweden, Serbia, Belgium, the USA, Russia, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Estonia, Japan, Singapore, and Peru visited the historic monuments of Qazvin city which was the first capital of Safavid dynasty before moving the capital to Isfahan.
2017-01-26 14:34
JCPOA paving way for more Iran-Poland ties: Polish official

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Anna Maria Anders, Secretary of State in the Office of Prime Minister of Poland, who is visiting Iran, met with the Governor-General of Isfahan Province of Iran on Tuesday.
2017-01-17 21:37
Bartolone visits Iran’s historical ex-capital Isfahan

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – The President of French National Assembly Bartolone who is visiting Iran, travelled to the historic city of Isfahan on Wednesday and met with the Governor-general of the province.
2016-09-08 13:48
Mazandaran to host Iran tourism conference

TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – The international conference and exhibition of Iran’s tourism will be held in Mazandaran Province as the country’s tourism hub.
2016-04-05 13:06
Iran to screen films in Bulgaria

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Film and Cinema Month, a cinematic event, will bring together office of Iran’s cultural attaché, Farabi Cinema Foundation, and International Festival of Middle East and North Africa (MENAR) in Sofia, Bulgarian capital city.
2016-01-09 19:59
Iran to attend Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo 2015

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Meeting Iran’s cultural attaché to Uganda, the marketing manager of the country’s Tourism Board said that several tourism Iranian companies will attend the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo 2015.
2015-09-22 13:15