No sane mind can accept that a prohibited item can be sold at half price, but in Iran, nothing is impossible. Under heavy sanctions, anything is possible, including pre-ordering twenty iPhones at half price with the hope of making double profit, and of course, to prevent the national currency from becoming worthless in the bank […]...

For consecutive years, Finland has been chosen as the happiest country in the world. Frank Martela, a Finnish researcher in psychology and philosophy, warns against making the mistake of assuming that Finns are inherently happy. Rather, they work hard to earn the title of the happiest people. “In fact, it is more accurate to say […]...

Perhaps you have heard about the arrests of dual citizens or foreign tourists who have traveled to Iran for leisure. These arrests are often justified by security institutions claiming that these individuals are spies and have traveled to the country for espionage purposes. The question that arises in this situation is how valid this justification […]...

A few days ago, a video went viral on social media. Lionel Messi, the Argentinian football star who is currently playing in the Saudi Arabian league, kicked a ball in a video promoting tourism for Saudi Arabia. After the release of this video, discussions about tourism in Iran resurfaced and became a hot topic. Under […]...

Out of all the climates present on our planet, only a few countries have the majority of possible geographical and climate conditions. Turkey has three, Iran has four, and America has five different climates. In the world, there are also five diverse climates. In addition, Iran and America have 24 UNESCO World Heritage sites, while […]...

According to official statistics, despite the presence of natural, historical and cultural attractions in Iran, the implementation of social and recreational restrictions and restrictions imposed by the specific laws of the Islamic political system has led to a lack of development in the tourism industry in Iran. These laws, especially in the field of women’s […]...

Can we have hope for the growth of tourism industry in Iran despite strict Islamic laws such as restrictions on clothing choices (for both men and women) and prohibition of alcohol? I answer the above question with one word: Yes! In the following article, I will discuss the reasons for this answer and address the […]...

One of the interesting topics for all of us who use websites and social networks is the content related to tourism and travel, which is produced and published by influencers and travel bloggers. In some cases, this content is produced with such high quality and accuracy that it keeps people informed about the details and […]...

Many people outside of Iran tell me that they want to travel to Iran. They say, “We want to go see Iran. We’ve heard that Iranians make delicious food.” Most of them also say that, in addition to the food and desserts, they want to go and see the tourist attractions in Iran. They say […]...

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. […]...

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 […]...

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 […]...