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Tourism seen as effective tool against Iranophobia: ICESCO official
The contribution of tourism and the hospitality industry is an effective tool to foil anti-Iranian sentiment or Iranophobia, which has long been forged and spread by some Western governments, an ICESCO official has said. When holidaymakers arrive in Iran, they feel the real face of the country so tourism is a great instrument to help thwart Ira ...
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Some $213m allocated to boost tourism infrastructure nationwide
The Iranian government has allocated a budget of 60 trillion rials ($213 million) to boost tourism infrastructure all over the country, the deputy tou ...
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Iran marks national Shiraz Day
The 15th day of Ordibehesht in the Iranian calendar that falls on May 5 has been designated as Shiraz Day due to its historical and cultural importanc ...
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Iran’s Bushehr seeks to draw World Cup spectators
Iran’s Bushehr province, which neighbors Qatar, seeks to draw football fans who would be arriving in the emirate to watch World Cup games in November ...
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Shiraz historical texture holds potential to gain UNESCO tag
The historical texture of Shiraz, the capital of southern Fars province, holds potential to be registered on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The hi ...
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Rosewater festival held in southeast Iran
A rosewater distillation festival, commonly known as “Golab-giri”, was held in Nahur village, Zabol county, the southeastern province of Sistan-Balouc ...
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Hamedan where nature meets culture
Hamedan never falls short of offering exciting ideas to its visitors. Astonishing archaeological sites, scenic nature, tranquil gardens, vaulted domed ...
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Lorestan’s Sassanid-era fortress draws thousands of travelers
The centuries-old Falak-ol-Aflak Fortress in Khorramabad, was the most visited monument in the western province of Lorestan during the two-week New Ye ...
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Nowruz; a 3000-year tradition of felicity and connectedness
The Persian New Year celebration, known as Nowruz, begins this year on Monday, March 21. Here is how Iranians celebrate the 13-day long holiday, and w ...
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Iranians celebrate New Year in tomb of Hafez
Iranians gathered in Hāfezieh, tomb of Hafez, to celebrate the Nowruz arrival on Sunday in Shiraz ...