Tourism
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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.
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Impact of tourism on economic development in Iran
TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – The rich culture, fantastic history, and mysterious atmosphere of Iran attract tourists from all around the world to this astonishing country. Although Iran offers fascinating natural wonders and the diversity of climates that allow tourists to travel to Iran in different seasons, the tourism industry is not as thriving as it is expected to be.
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Top activities along the Iran classic route
TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – When it comes to travelling to Iran, the famous classic route attracts visitors the most. Iran classic route goes right into the heart of the country. The four major cities along this route include Tehran, Isfahan, Yazd and Shiraz.
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By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Dowlatabad Garden; architectural jewel in heart of desert
TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Among the spectacular attractions of Yazd, there is a lush and beautiful garden which is one of the most famous gardens in Iran. A garden of unique architecture that has created a green jewel in the heart of the desert.
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By: Rahbar Emamdadi
Untouched nature of Homag in Bandar Abbas
HOMAG, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Homag village, in Siyahu Rural District, Hormozgan province, is among the untouched areas in southern Iran that have kept its flora and fauna in the past years. The region is among the tourist attractions of Hormozgan.
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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.
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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.
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By: Mehdi Hosseinnejadi
Heyran Pass dressed in autumnal colors
ASTARA, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Heyran Pass, located in a village in Astara County, Gilan province on the road linking Astara and Ardabil, is looking specially beautiful these days, dressed in the vibrant autumnal shades of red, yellow and orange.
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Number of Turkish tourists visiting Iran up by 35%
TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – An Iranian deputy tourism minister says that the number of tourists from neighboring Turkey who visited Iran over the past year has increased by 35%.
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VIDEO: Sirch village covered in snow
SIRCH, Nov. 24 (MNA) – The Sirch village, located enroute from Shahdad to Kerman, is a popular tourist attraction with its own ski resort, which is the only ski resort in the south of Iran.
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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).
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By: Mahdi Pourhasani
ECO Role of regional digital development in increasing tourism coop. in ECO
TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – The 3rd ECO Ministerial Meeting on Tourism following the 5th High-Level Experts Group (HLEG) on tourism was held on 3-4 October 2019, in Khujand, Tajikistan.
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VIDEO: Siasard tourist site in southwestern Iran
SIASARD, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Siasard tourist site is specially beautiful in Autumn as trees take on many shades of eye-catching colors and the air is fresh. Siasard is located 8 km to Boroujen County in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province.
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Swiss tour operators to arrive in Tehran
TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – A group of tour operators from Switzerland will arrive in Tehran on Sunday.
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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.