Tourism

How to get a visa for Iran; ultimate guide 2019

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – ​Chances are you can’t enter Iran with a free visa unless of course, your country is eligible for that. These countries include Turkey, Syria, Armenia, Bolivia, Venezuela, Azerbaijan, Malaysia and Georgia.

Number of Iranian tourists visiting Turkey drops

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey announced on Friday that the number of Iranian tourists visiting the country has dropped by 18.17 percent in January – November 2018, compared to same period last year.

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.

UNWTO chief calls for closer coop. with Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Iranian ambassador to Spain and Secretary-General of World Tourism Organization met in Madrid on Tue. to discuss issues related to tourism and expansion of cooperation between Iran and the UNWTO.

Iran to host two Intl. health tourism conferences in 2019

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Iran is set to host two international conferences on medical tourism in 2019, a senior official at the Ministry of Health and Medical Education said.

Iranians’ international trips down by half in 2018

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – The number of Iranians travelling abroad dropped from over 10 million last year to nearly 5 million in the first seven months of the current Iranian year (Mar. 21 – Oct. 22), according to deputy director of tourism organization.

Iran, Japan keen on boosting cultural ties

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – Director General for Cultural Affairs of Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Manabu Miyagawa hailed the long-standing ties with Iran, calling for expansion of mutual cooperation, especially in the cultural field.

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World center for handicrafts, tourism to be set up in Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – Deputy Head of Iran Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization (CHTHO) Pouya Mahmoudian said that a world tourism center, as proposed by President Rouhani, will be established in Iran.

Iran as safe as UK, according to Travel Risk Map 2019

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – Iran is as safe as the UK when it comes to security, according to a new interactive map showing the risk level around the world.

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New official car rental system in Iran - Navaran

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – Iran has embarked on serious efforts over recent years to attract foreign tourists. To that end, it has passed facilitating regulations, built infrastructure like hotels, improved transportation and developed car rental system, and signed contracts with international airlines and travel agencies.

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.

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.

UNWTO head arrives in Hamedan to attend plenary session

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – The Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization Zurab Pololikashvili arrived in Hamedan on Sunday to attend the 40th UNWTO Affiliate Members Plenary Session.

WTM London 2018 kicks off with Iran's participation

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – The 39th edition of WTM London 2018 fair kicked off today in the British capital with Iranian tourism firms in attendance.

Envoy calls for establishing direct Iran-Uzbekistan flight

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Iran Bakhodir Abdullaev said that common history and culture has paved the way for increasing tourism cooperation but lack of direct Iran-Uzbekistan flight is a major problem which hinders the process.

Austria seeking to boost economic ties with Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Austrian Ambassador to Tehran Stefan Scholz said Tuesday that the European country seeks to enhance economic and business relations with Iranian cities.

Golden Eagle luxury tourist train arrives in Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – The international Golden Eagle tourist train has arrived in Iran from Sarakhs Border Crossing with the neighboring Turkmenistan for a two-week tour called “Heart of Persia”, the Managing Director of Khorasan Province's Railways said.

Sistan and Baluchestan province inbound tourists up 23% in H1

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Sistan and Baluchestan province hosted some 105,139 foreign tourists during the first six months of the current fiscal year that ended on Sep. 22, a senior official at Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) said.

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.

Suspended Iran-Iraq passenger line comes back on stream

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – The passenger line between Iran and Iraq has come back on stream after three years of suspension, according to Iraq’s Ministry of Transport.

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.

Iranian companies take part in 2018 Tourism Expo Japan

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Some Iranian companies have taken part in the 2018 Tourism Expo, introducing Iran’s tourism attractions.