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Mashhad Tourism and Residence Statistics in the Final Decade of Safar Month

Mashhad Tourism and Residence Statistics in the Final Decade of Safar Month

According to Hotel News, the Deputy of Tourism at the Office of Cultural Heritage Ministry and Chairman of the Travel and Welfare Committee of Khorasan-e-Razavi Province, referring to the presence of 505,000 pilgrims at the end of this this year, explained the Mashhad Tourism and Residence Statistics. According to Youssef Bidokhori, a total of 4,229,291,220 have been accommodated in formal and informal centers overnight, including an average occupancy rate of 78% for hotels, hotel apartments 75%, hostels 75% and guest houses. 80%.

Create: Oct 30, 2019     Edit: Nov 3, 2019
The Most Important Problems for Startup Companies in Tourism in Iran

The Most Important Problems for Startup Companies in Tourism in Iran

The lack of a clear pathway for entrepreneurs in the area of e-business is currently against these companies and they are deprived of the benefits of start-ups advantages, HotelNews reports. Applicants to launch a startup in the tourism market cannot find a gateway to the market, which is the License of official authorities. The market is foggy for start-ups, as the government is also banned from supporting, monitoring and helping new businesses.

Create: Oct 26, 2019     Edit: Nov 3, 2019
40% increase in foreign tourists in spring

40% increase in foreign tourists in spring

According to HotelNews, the head of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran announced a 40% increase in the number of foreign tourists in the first three months of this year compared to the same period last year. "In the first three months of the year, we saw more than 3 million foreign tourists arriving, morethan 40 percent comparing the same period last year," said Tourism Deputy Minister "Vali Timuri". "We finished the year 97 with 7 million and 800,000 incoming tourists, which is a 52 percent increase over the year," he continued. This reflects the growth of the desire of foreign tourists visiting Iran.

Create: Aug 6, 2019     Edit: Aug 8, 2019
Support and promotion of tourism start-ups by the country's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran

Support and promotion of tourism start-ups by the country's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran

According to HotelNews, the secretary of the "Tourism Startups" Working Group on Iran's e-Tourism Expertise Society announced that the organizing of tourism startups in the country in collaboration with the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization in order to take full advantage of the new startups. "Tourism in today's world is one of the most important income generating and entrepreneurial industries in all the countries of the world, and with the advancement of technology, the importance of creating and presenting startups in this area is increasing," said the secretary of the E-Tourism Experts Group.

Create: Aug 6, 2019     Edit: Aug 8, 2019
Hotel News - Statement by Board of Directors of the Hoteliers Association in response to some comments on the assignment of the Fourth Factor of National Hotels Evaluation.

Hotel News - Statement by Board of Directors of the Hoteliers Association in response to some comments on the assignment of the Fourth Factor of National Hotels Evaluation.

“We are surprised that some people consider the statements of the most responsible members of the Hoteliers Association to be irresponsible and unprofessional on hotel industry issues. The Iran Hoteliers Association has always been a good partner with Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran align with the growth and improvement of the hospitality industry in the country. Contrary to the statements made by these people, the Fourth Factor will not be left to hoteliers themselves, but Iran Hoteliers Association will be responsible. Iran Hoteliers Association is now carefully and rigorously focused on all aspects of the hospitality industry in the country, and has sufficient control over its sub-functions, and has proved its competence and qualification during this period. The decision to hand over the affairs is handled by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran, and the head of the organization has identified the best option for Iran Hoteliers Association. The Board of Governors of the Iran Hoteliers Association, selected by all the industry's activists across the country, will strive to do his duty and what is best for all hoteliers in this country." Kamiar Eskandrian - Member of the Board of Directors and Secretary of the Iran Hoteliers Association in Iran

Create: Feb 26, 2019     Edit: Mar 5, 2019
All-inclusive support of hoteliers on the issue of Nowruz tourists settlement by Deputy of Tourism

All-inclusive support of hoteliers on the issue of Nowruz tourists settlement by Deputy of Tourism

Hotel News - The thirty-seventh meeting of the members of the Chief of Staff of the Travel Services Coordination was held on Feb. 19, 2019, with the presence of Tourism Deputy Chairman Vali Thaimori and other members of related Organizations. According to the Hotel News, the Deputy Director of Tourism of the Cultural Heritage Organization, referring to the ministry of education, said: "The form of accommodation for travelers in schools, is not worthy for tourists.” He criticized the resettlement of tourists in school classes and continues: "This action is not good because we are not in crisis situation that we need to accommodate tourists in school classes!” “The private sector is investing in construction of residential properties and hotels, and they need Nowruz holidays to see their properties fully booked. These occasions are considered "high season" for hoteliers which cannot be ignored." He added that “some government agencies with some kinds of residential properties and facilities are doing some kind of parallel activity in hospitality area, while surveys shows that the cost of staying in state residential centers and schools is the same as the cost of resorts or hotels in the same city.”

Create: Feb 18, 2019     Edit: Feb 20, 2019
Hotel News - Special report on the first day of the International Exhibition of Tourism and Affiliated Industries of Tehran

Hotel News - Special report on the first day of the International Exhibition of Tourism and Affiliated Industries of Tehran

The twelfth international exhibition of tourism and affiliated industries of Tehran began this morning (Tuesday, February 12rd) with the presence of vice president and head of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism, his deputies, executives, provincial executives and a group of activists and tourists of the country's tourism industry. In the opening ceremony of the 12th International Exhibition of Tourism and Related Industries of Tehran, which was held at the Persian Gulf Hall in International Exhibition, a number of ambassadors, delegates and delegations from foreign countries, including the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities of Iraq, also attended. . While pointing to the presence of 660 domestic companies and 57 foreign companies during the exhibition, Deputy of Tourism Minister, Vali Teimori said: The 12th International Exhibition of Tourism and Affiliated Industries of Tehran with Domestic Tourism Trends and focus on provincial offices , will be held. In a short statement, Vice President and Head of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization, Ali Asghar Monsein said: "In today's world, the tourism industry has grown exponentially compared to other industries that are developing." The head of the country's tourism service said: "I am very hopeful for the future of the tourism industry in the country, and I received good signs about it, because in the first nine months of this year, the number of tourists entering the country crossed the border with 6 million people.

Create: Feb 12, 2019     Edit: Feb 13, 2019
Support of the hoteliers of Iran for implementing the Cheap Travel Plan in the country

Support of the hoteliers of Iran for implementing the Cheap Travel Plan in the country

Hotel News – the president of the hoteliers association of Iran, explained about the implementation of the "Cheap Travel" project by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization, in collaboration with the banks and tourism institutions: "If this project is even implemented for a period of 6 months to one year, Can help developing travel in our country.” The president of the hoteliers association of Iran, pointing out that this plan is not intended to be like previous, long-term and permanent project. “all tourism sectors, such as transportation, hotels, travel agencies, catering, etc., should help the project effectively and in a better way.” He continued. The "Cheap Travel Plan" will help, because all these activities will benefit the tourism industry and the people. The president of the hoteliers association of Iran, reaffirming the support of the project, said: "If the necessary support is provided, the "Cheap Travel Plan” will succeed in a certain period of time, in a better way than the previous plans proposed by the others.” "Jamshid Hamzezadeh" said hoteliers are ready to provide tourism agencies with a view to expanding domestic travel to provide discounts and spare capacity for them. He said: "Successful implementation of the "Cheap Travel Plan" in the country, while helping to reduce travel services, can improve the economic situation and investment in tourism facilities, increase the hotel occupancy rate, business prosperity of agencies and travel and tourism offices, and Keep the trip in the Iranian family basket. He further noted that “the decline in the average occupancy rate of hotels in the country and added: Unlike the statistics provided by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism organization, the hotel occupancy rate has decreased by 10% compared to the same period last year. In fact, the hotel's passengers decreased, which is due to the economic conditions of the people and the expansion of informal centers in the country.”

Create: Jan 20, 2019     Edit: Jan 26, 2019
Describing Details of Iran Heritage Hotel Design

Describing Details of Iran Heritage Hotel Design

Hotel News – "The projects are about the buildings with a historical and cultural background." Said the deputy of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran regarding the plan for the establishment of heritage hotels in Iran.  “These buildings, some of which are registered and some are not, are different from the Eco-Tourism resorts.” Vali Teimuri said. Worldwide, the countries such as Spain and Portugal are leading in restoration of such buildings, and we will follow the design of Iran’s heritage hotels with Portuguese experts. "Our main goal is to work with Portuguese experts, receiving their experience, in order to ultimately cooperate  with the domestic investor," he said.

Create: Jan 12, 2019     Edit: Jan 13, 2019
Establishment of Hotel School in Ardebil province with the participation of international organizations

Establishment of Hotel School in Ardebil province with the participation of international organizations

The head of the Azad University of Ardebil, referring to the step-by-step plans of establishment of a hotel school, said: "With the aim of developing the tourism industry and supporting the hospitality sector, the initiated the launch of a hotel school here." "We hope that with the coordination of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism organization, we will be able to begin modern training in hospitality industry" he said. The head of the Islamic Azad University of Ardabil Branch continued to consult with several international institutes to participate in the definition of training courses of this hotel school and said: “Training courses will be held with the participation of these institutions and will be welcomed by hospitality managers, directors and hotel owners, we hope. He emphasized that the Azad University hope that with the investments made up to now, the development of hospitality and effective training in this area will be possible and available.

Create: Dec 17, 2018     Edit: Dec 17, 2018
The end of the story of two rates for hotel prices

The end of the story of two rates for hotel prices

According to the deputy director of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran, the rates of hotels will be determined according to the common currency of the country (rials), but they can be based on the rate announced by the central bank and, of course in line with the satisfaction of tourists, other currencies can be received. Deputy director of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran said: "The rates of hotels are not a new issue and since 1994, the rating of hoptel is determined by the agreement of the Association of travel agencies as consumer of hotel services, the hoteliers association as the representative of residential centers and the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran as the representative of the government. Teimori said: "Based on the final decision and as in previous years, this instruction is accepted and signed by all three domains, and will be the basis for the work and the ratings." Therefore, the discussion of the two rates for hospitality services in a way that a group of tourists is required to pay by dollar and the other group is not required, will not be applicable.

Create: Dec 8, 2018     Edit: Dec 9, 2018
Hoteliers' dissatisfaction with the operation of OTAs

Hoteliers' dissatisfaction with the operation of OTAs

After numerous problems with hotel rates caused by some hotel reservation systems (OTAs) and the criticism of hoteliers about this, Hotel News Agency decided to conduct surveys on hoteliers' opinions on the operation of online reservation systems and how they interact. At the end of the survey, which lasted for a week, 59% of the audience of the hotel's news media channels and websites, selected "No" to show their dissatisfactions, and 41 percent, preferred "yes", expressing their satisfaction with OTAs operation and how they interact with hotels. According to the results, it seems that despite all the measures taken, the vast majority of hoteliers across the country are still not satisfied with the operations of OTAs.

Create: Dec 6, 2018     Edit: Dec 8, 2018
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