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Tiny village to develop tourism infrastructure

Tiny village to develop tourism infrastructure

 TEHRAN – Tourism authorities of Ban-e Sarv in the western province of Ilam plan to boost the tourism infrastructure of...

Abandoned caravanserai undergoes restoration in bid to host modern trippers

Abandoned caravanserai undergoes restoration in bid to host modern trippers

TEHRAN – Once bringing comfort to ancient travelers, merchants, and their livestock,  an abandoned caravanserai in cent...

Relics, remains of Parthian building discovered in northwest Iran

Relics, remains of Parthian building discovered in northwest Iran

TEHRAN – Archaeologists have discovered some relics and the ruins of an ancient building in northwest Iran, which is believe...

Iran is hoping to win UNESCO recognition for Sassanid fortress

Iran is hoping to win UNESCO recognition for Sassanid fortress

TEHRAN – Iran eyes UNESCO World Heritage tag for its Qale Falak-ol-Aflak, which is a Sassanid era (224–651) fortress l...

Summer festival of Iranian tribes opens in Shiraz

Summer festival of Iranian tribes opens in Shiraz

TEHRAN – On Thursday, a festival of Iranian tribes, featuring live performances, nomadic rituals, and souvenirs, opened its ...

It’s time to give voice to young people, UNWTO chief says

It’s time to give voice to young people, UNWTO chief says

TEHRAN - Young people have always been an integral part of tourism and now it is time to give voice to them, UNWTO Secretary-Gener...

Cultural elements in Hormozgan approved as national heritage

Cultural elements in Hormozgan approved as national heritage

TEHRAN-A selection of seven new cultural elements, traditionally practiced in Hormozgan province, have been registered on the nati...

Iran, Turkey to Enhance Tourism Cooperation

Iran, Turkey to Enhance Tourism Cooperation

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A meeting was held between Iranian and Turkish officials to develop tourism cooperation between the two co...

Iran vows to remove obstacles to Hegmataneh UNESCO registration

Iran vows to remove obstacles to Hegmataneh UNESCO registration

TEHRAN – Iran is determined to remove obstacles to the possible registration of ancient Hegmataneh in the UNESCO World Herit...

715,000 foreign travelers visit Iran in spring

715,000 foreign travelers visit Iran in spring

TEHRAN – Some 715,000 foreign travelers toured Iran during the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year (star...