Tourism

3.5 million foreign tourists visited Iran in six months: Minister

Reza Salehi Amiri said that the northeastern city of Mashhad was the top destination for foreign visitors.

Iran Economy

Iran urged to regain ground in Iraq’s shrinking medical tourism market

An Iranian business official has warned that Iran’s share of Iraq’s medical tourism market has declined in recent years as India and Turkey expand their presence, calling for direct marketing and a joint digital platform to restore confidence among Iraqi patients.

Iran Economy

Iran tourism revenue falls far short of targets

Iran earned $7 billion from tourism in the year to March 2024, just 33% of the $21 billion goal set under its sixth development plan, the Iran Chamber of Commerce said in a report on Sunday.

Iran Economy

Iran starts issuing debit cards for foreign visitors

Iranian banks have been allowed to issue debit cards for foreigners visiting the country amid efforts to boost tourism.

Iran Economy

Iran due to attend WTM Latin America 2025

An Iranian trade delegation is scheduled to participate in WTM Latin America 2025, known as the leading global event for the Latin American travel industry.

Joint Chambers

Iran urged to boost handicraft exports, tourism

Iran, a global leader in handicrafts following India and China, ranks 31st worldwide, a position deemed inconsistent with its vast capabilities, said Samad Hassanzadeh, President of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA).

Iran Chamber

Iran’s tourism sector at 73rd world ranking: Study

A recent study has revealed that Iran ranks 73rd among 119 world countries in terms of growth of tourism sector in 2023.

Iran Economy

COVID-19 inflicts $4.2 trillion damage to global tourism: Report

A report by the tourism commission of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) suggests that the coronavirus disease has caused a $4.2 trillion damage to global tourism.

World Economy

Iran to cancel visa requirements for visitors from 33 new countries

Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Ezzatollah Zarghami has said the Iranian Cabinet has decided to unilaterally cancel visa requirements for visitors from 33 more countries.

Iran Economy

Official puts Iran’s annual tourism revenues at $6.2 billion

An Iranian deputy minister of tourism says Iran’s annual tourism revenues have reached $6.2 billion, adding that tourism is becoming a major source of earning hard currency for the country.

Iran Economy