Iranian tourism revolves around zero degrees / Beloved Tavakoli

International tourism revenues reached $1.4 trillion in 2023 (1), but due to the inefficiency of the Islamic Republic, Iran did not have a significant share in this market. Although Iranian tourism officials claim to have earned $6 billion from the industry, this figure is not comparable to the income of neighboring countries such as Turkey. […]...

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Tourism in Iran, caught in a vicious cycle of stagnation/ Sajjad Khodakarami

At the entrance of Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran, a considerable number of passengers are passing through passport control gates; among this crowd, the number of foreign tourists is often very small. This is in contrast to international airports – even in neighboring countries in the Persian Gulf or Turkey – where the situation […]...

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Dos and Don’ts of the Tourism Industry in Iran / Saeed Maleki

Tourism refers to a collection of activities, services, and industries that provide travel facilities, including transportation, accommodation, food and beverages, retail shops, entertainment, medical services, etc. for individuals or groups who are away from home. It is a dynamic and competitive industry that requires the ability to constantly adapt to the changing needs and desires […]...

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Religious tourism, an opportunity sacrificed to ideology and mismanagement/ Morteza Hamounian

The intersection of Seyed Tir and Jomhuri streets in Tehran has another name: “Four Religions Square.” (1) Four Religions Square is where the Christian church, Jewish synagogue, Zoroastrian fire temple, and Muslim mosque are all located on one street. Iran is a land on the Silk Road, where the owners of different religions and beliefs […]...

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A Look at the Rights of Tourists in International Travels / Ehsan Haghani

Travel and generally moving from one place to another has been a part of human behavior since ancient times, and it can be said that the right to freedom of movement is considered one of the natural, primary, and fundamental rights of human beings. Although with the formation of nation-states within the framework of modern […]...

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Tourists need comfort and security/ Hermoz Sharifian

Tourism or travel is one of the most profitable industries, and despite having abundant natural resources and God-given wealth, most countries in the world still make great efforts to expand this industry in their own country. Despite the fact that the tourism industry generates significant income for countries, what makes it even more important is […]...

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The Feminization of Poverty in the World and the Feminization of Poverty in Iran / Elaheh Amani

Gandhi believed that “poverty is the worst form of violence” and Victor Hugo believed that “poverty and misery among the lower classes is more inhumane than in the upper classes.” But why do some social groups have a heavier presence in the vast sea of poverty in the world? With a little reflection, it becomes […]...

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Halabcheh; a terrifying tragedy that challenged the world / Keyumars Amiri

On the 25th of Esfand 1366 (March 15th, 1988), while only four days remained until the new year, the city was bustling with people. They had come to the market to buy things for the night of Eid and the city was filled with chatter and excitement. Mothers were holding their children’s hands and buying […]...

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How has Facebook helped promote “My Dream”? / Arash Chakari

Perhaps on February 4, 2004 AD – the day Facebook was born – few people thought this university project would one day cross all borders of the world. This project was created by Mark Zuckerberg and his friends (Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes) at Harvard University; a project that introduced a […]...

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Licensed rapper; yes or no? / Benyamin Abbasi

These days, discussions have arisen among groups of teenagers and young adults who have an interest in underground music or, in other words, “rap”, regarding the government’s decision to regulate this type of music. In this piece, we intend to delve into the history of rap music, the government’s treatment of artists and their fans […]...

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