Tourism

Iran, UN Tourism chief discuss rural tourism development

TEHRAN – Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, and UN Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nowais have discussed cooperation on rural tourism, tourism resilience and peace-oriented tourism during a meeting on the sidelines of the 128th session of the UN Tourism Executive Council.
‘Iran, the Origin of All Stories’ initiative unveiled at Russian tourism forum

TEHRAN – Iran has unveiled a new international tourism initiative titled “Iran, the Origin of All Stories” at the sixth International Tourism Forum of Russia, where representatives from 32 countries gathered in Moscow.
Iran, Namibia seek to expand tourism cooperation

TEHRAN – Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has called for a new phase of tourism cooperation with Namibia during a meeting with its tourism minister Indileni Daniel on the sidelines of the 128th session of the UN Tourism Executive Council.

‘Iran, the Origin of All Stories’ initiative unveiled at Russian tourism forum

TEHRAN – Iran has unveiled a new international tourism initiative titled “Iran, the Origin of All Stories” at the sixth International Tourism Forum of Russia, where representatives from 32 countries gathered in Moscow.
Iran, Namibia seek to expand tourism cooperation

TEHRAN – Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has called for a new phase of tourism cooperation with Namibia during a meeting with its tourism minister Indileni Daniel on the sidelines of the 128th session of the UN Tourism Executive Council.
Iran, UN Tourism chief discuss rural tourism development

TEHRAN – Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, and UN Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nowais have discussed cooperation on rural tourism, tourism resilience and peace-oriented tourism during a meeting on the sidelines of the 128th session of the UN Tourism Executive Council.
Tehran, Beijing move to expand tourism ties

TEHRAN – Tehran and Beijing are working toward a joint roadmap to expand tourism cooperation and increase people-to-people exchanges, Iran’s minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts underlined in a meeting with a senior Chinese tourism official in Spain.
Iran, Greece agree to develop tourism cooperation package, explore ‘philosophical tourism’

TEHRAN – Iran and Greece have agreed to draft a joint cooperation package covering tourism, cultural heritage, education, investment and people-to-people exchanges.
Tehran, Moscow sign three-year tourism cooperation roadmap

TEHRAN – Iran and Russia have signed a tourism cooperation action plan covering the period from 2026 to 2028 during the sixth International Tourism Forum that runs from June 10 to 12 in Moscow.
Traditional Nain Aba weaving receives global geographical indication registration

TEHRAN – The traditional Aba weaving craft of Nain in central Iran has been internationally registered as a geographical indication by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), marking the country's 13th global registration in the field, a senior handicrafts official said.
Echoes of the past: Golden bracelet with an inscription older than itself

The pictured golden bracelet is a masterpiece of Neo-Elamite metalwork and a testament to the sophisticated craftsmanship of the period.
Historic Ayatollah Taleghani house to open as museum in late September

TEHRAN – The historic house of the late Ayatollah Mahmoud Taleghani in Alborz province is scheduled to be converted into a museum by the end of September, where documents, photographs and personal belongings associated with the prominent cleric and revolutionary figure will be displayed, a provincial cultural heritage official said.
Tasting chikoo, papaya and guava; a unique experience for tourists in Darak Village

TEHRAN – Darak Village, a nominee for the UN Tourism Best Tourism Villages 2026 program and located in Zarabad county, Sistan-Baluchestan province, has recently played host to a number of tourists, travel bloggers, content creators and social media influencers who traveled to the region to explore its unique tourism potential, a tourism official told the Tehran Times on Tuesday.