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Khorasan Razavi to boost cave tourism

Khorasan Razavi to boost cave tourism

TEHRAN–Tourism authorities in Dargaz county in Khorasan Razavi province plan to boost cave tourism in the region.

Iran Tourism: A cup of tea at Chalous’ Chai-Khoran Palace

Iran Tourism: A cup of tea at Chalous’ Chai-Khoran Palace

The Chai-Khoran Palace was a temporary retreat for Pahlavi kings and was built almost 70 years ago, during Reza Shah Pahlavi&rsquo...

Iranian handicrafts, carpets to go on display at Qatar’s World Cup

Iranian handicrafts, carpets to go on display at Qatar’s World Cup

TEHRAN–An exhibition of Iranian handicrafts and hand-woven carpets is planned to be held on the sidelines of the Qatar World...

 Iran sees 2.9 million foreign visitors in 11 months

Iran sees 2.9 million foreign visitors in 11 months

TEHRAN— Iran has recorded about 2.9 million foreign tourist arrivals over the past 11 months, tourism minister Ezzatollah Za...

Oldest human settlement in Iran identified

Oldest human settlement in Iran identified

TEHRAN–A team of Iranian and French archaeologists has recently identified what is believed to be the oldest human settlemen...

Historical properties in Gilan ceded to private sector

Historical properties in Gilan ceded to private sector

TEHRAN –Four historical places and monuments across the northern province of Gilan have been temporarily ceded to the privat...

Council established to safeguard Yazd’s cultural heritage

Council established to safeguard Yazd’s cultural heritage

TEHRAN—Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts has established a special council tasked with mo...

Northern Iranian village to become destination for organic tourism

Northern Iranian village to become destination for organic tourism

TEHRAN –Shanetarash village in Tonekabon county, the northern province of Mazandaran, is planned to become the country&rsquo...

A Potential Not Yet Realized: The State of Tourism in Iran

A Potential Not Yet Realized: The State of Tourism in Iran

Iran's tourism industry seems to be picking up again. But what are the critical metrics for this industry, and how does Iran c...

500 intl. travelers attend Ashura commemorations in Yazd

500 intl. travelers attend Ashura commemorations in Yazd

TEHRAN—Over 500 foreign travelers attended mourning ceremonies held in Yazd to commemorate the Shia holy day of Ashura, the ...