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Corona's negative impact on maritime tourism

"Mohammad Rastad" Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development and Managing Director of the Ports and Shipping Organization; Corona has had a negative impact on tourism and sea travel in Iran and around the world. Comparing this year's Nowruz to the previous year, we have witnessed a 98% decrease in activities in this field. Tourism and cruises need a support mechanism.

Create: Jun 23, 2020 Edit: Jun 23, 2020 Regional News

Registration of the 11th International Exhibition of Tourism and Travel in the Eastern Anatolia Region of Turkey begins on Jun 21

"Behzad Shojaei", the executive director of the Iran Tourism Pavilion, announced in this exhibition in an interview with HotelNews; The travel agencies, accommodation centers, hospitals, universities of medical sciences, handicrafts and companies that attended the exhibition years ago will receive a good facilities. There are also special leisure tours where participants can visit Van's recreational, historical and tourist attractions in addition to attending the fair. There is also a special package for two nights in Van and three nights in Trabzon.

Create: Jun 23, 2020 Edit: Jun 23, 2020 Regional News

Demand stimulation programs in the field of tourism

Deputy Minister of Tourism explained; Demand stimulation programs in the field of tourism The program which is written, compiled and implemented, in addition to practical measures for building trust, must include protocols, translations, promotional items, and so on. 12 programs of international infotour and B2B meeting have been included in this program by the Association of Travel Agencies and the Iranian Tour Operators Association.

Create: Jun 20, 2020 Edit: Jun 20, 2020 Regional News

Rising prices for travel services in Iran

"Mohammad Ali Vaghefi" the Vice President of the Iranian Tour Operators Association; Coronavirus' health protocols raise the price of travel services in Iran, and travel will become a luxury item. With the continuation of the coronavirus, first domestic trips are reopen, and after that, the traffic of tourists by personal vehicle will be intensified. Many tourists will prefer to stay in tents and nature instead of hotels and public places, or grab a villa and disinfect it. Overseas travel will first begin to neighboring countries, and then to more distant countries.

Create: Jun 18, 2020 Edit: Jun 18, 2020 Regional News

A meeting to develop public and private investment in the tourism industry, hosted by Isfahan

The head of Iran's International Youth Chamber explained; Each session examines a challenge and ultimately outlines strategies for developing public and private status and investment in the tourism industry. This cultural event will be held in late June in Isfahan with the participation of 30.

Create: Jun 11, 2020 Edit: Jun 11, 2020 Regional News

New Japanese government directive

Foreign nationals from 110 countries, including Iran, are barred from entering Japan until June 30. The ban applies to the Coronavirus and covers all airlines.

Create: Jun 4, 2020 Edit: Jun 4, 2020 International News

Crucial conditions for hotels with Coronavirus holiday

"Shahram Shirvani" the vice president of the Iran Hoteliers Association and the head of the Hoteliers Association of Hamadan Province announced; Today, more than ever, hotels need help, attention and reopening of their restaurants and the establishment of ceremonies, parties and gatherings. Hoteliers, including those affected by the Coronavirus outbreak, sought to close hotels and not accept travelers. Government has made promises, including funds in the payment of staff salaries, which we hope to be operational.

Create: May 28, 2020 Edit: May 28, 2020 Regional News

Occupancy rate of 70% of Kish hotels

"Masihullah Safa", the head of the Kish Island Hoteliers Association, announced; Kish hotels were among the first to be closed due to the outbreak of the corona virus. As the situation in Kish became white, the hotels on the island began to attract passengers from June 1, 2020. Kish hoteliers are trying to reduce the occupancy rate of their rooms to less than 70% in order to better comply with health guidelines.

Create: May 27, 2020 Edit: May 27, 2020 Regional News

Re-establishment of Qatar Airways flights to Iran from June

Tehran 7 flights a week Mashhad 7 flights a week Shiraz 2 flights a week Isfahan will be started since September the 4th.

Create: May 8, 2020 Edit: May 11, 2020 International News

Possible change of use of hotels around the world

Hadi Shirazi, secretary of the Iranian Tour Operators Association, said; Incomming tourism has reached absolute zero. International tourism virtually disappeared in 2020. We have missed two busy seasons of spring and fall 2020, and all our tours have been canceled. Some hotels may change their use because they may not improve well for several years.

Create: May 8, 2020 Edit: May 8, 2020 Regional News

Tourism Federation of Iran is formed

Hotel News exclusive Tourism Federation of Iran is formed. In an exclusive interview with Hotel News, the head of the Tourism Commission of the Iranian Chamber of Commerce announced the implementation of the Tourism Federation of Iran, including organizations and tourism associations under the supervision of the Iranian Chamber of Commerce.

Create: May 6, 2020 Edit: May 8, 2020 Regional News

The removal of four zeros from Iran's currency approved

From now on, the currency of Iran is Toman and each Toman is equal to 10 thousand Rials and is equivalent to one hundred thousand Qurans. The equality of foreign currencies is determined against the toman and the exchange rate of buying and selling foreign currency by the central bank. 2 Toman coins will be used instead of 2,000 Toman banknotes and 5 Toman coins will be used instead of 5,000 Toman banknotes.

Create: May 6, 2020 Edit: May 6, 2020 Regional News