The Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department of Isfahan announced that five travel agencies from the province will participate in Iran’s pavilion at FITUR 2026 in Spain, aiming to expand international tourism cooperation and promote Isfahan’s cultural and historical attractions.
Makhunik, one of Iran’s most unusual villages, is known for its tiny houses and the short-statured community that lived there for centuries before modern life gradually transformed the area.
Iran has begun implementing a “Tourist Card” for foreign visitors, offering a daily official exchange rate, safer cash-free payments in rials, and greater transparency in managing incoming foreign currency.
Iran proposes the establishment of an AI-driven Tourism Innovation Network at the UNWTO General Assembly in Riyadh, positioning technology as a human-centered tool to advance sustainable and smart tourism worldwide.
An elegant profile of Shiraz’s historic Delgosha Garden its Sasanian roots, Safavid and Zand revivals, famed orange blossoms, and today’s museum showcasing rare artifacts.
Set 76 km from Gorgan in Iran’s Golestan Province, Ramian known as the land of wild horses blends the lush foothills of the eastern Alborz with emerald springs, tiered waterfalls, and heritage sites like Maran Castle, making it one of northern Iran’s most scenic getaways.
Kurdistan’s Cultural Heritage and Tourism Directorate says Tourism Week is a prime opportunity to market the province’s unique attractions at home and abroad, with festivals, guided tours, and handicraft fairs—backed by stronger collaboration with the private sector to drive sustainable growth and jobs.
Kerman unveiled the “Smile of the World—Kerman 2026” strategy to elevate its national and international tourism profile through coordinated investments in infrastructure, capital attraction, and destination marketing leveraging its UNESCO-listed sites and diverse climates.
With its rich natural and historical attractions, coupled with advanced medical infrastructure and expertise, the province of Isfahan has become a leading destination for health tourism in Iran.
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has selected the historic city of Isfahan to host the 38th session of its Regional Commission, during its 37th joint meeting for East Asia & the Pacific and South Asia held on 15–16 April in Jakarta .