https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/iran/ Iran News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:40:31+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/un-tourism-secretary-general-concludes-successful-visit-to-iran-emphasizing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/un-tourism-secretary-general-concludes-successful-visit-to-iran-emphasizing/ Zurab Pololikashvili, the Secretary-General of UN Tourism, concluded a fruitful official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran. Leading a high-level delegation, Pololikashvili participated in the inauguration of the Tehran International Tourism Exhibition and engaged in bilateral meetings aimed at advancing shared objectives in tourism resilience, diversity, and rural development. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 07:28:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-tourism-launches-first-office-in-tehran-to-boost-world-cup-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-tourism-launches-first-office-in-tehran-to-boost-world-cup-travel/ The new office in Iran is the latest addition to Qatar Tourism’s international network of representative offices which have also set foot in Australia, India and China, and the US. Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:09:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-cuts-capacity-to-south-korea-and-iran/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-cuts-capacity-to-south-korea-and-iran/ Qatar Airways has cut capacity to Iran and South Korea as both countries battle the coronavirus outbreak. Flights to and from Seoul will temporarily operate with a smaller aircraft, while some services to Iran will be halted. Wed, 26 Feb 2020 10:40:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/trudeau-suggests-missile-downed-ukraine-jet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/trudeau-suggests-missile-downed-ukraine-jet/ Justin Trudeau has said evidence suggests a missile brought down a Ukrainian passenger plane that crashed near Tehran earlier this week. Iran’s civil aviation chief, however, said he was “certain” that the plane was not hit by a missile. Fri, 10 Jan 2020 10:59:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/no-survivors-following-ukraine-international-crash-in-iran/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/no-survivors-following-ukraine-international-crash-in-iran/ A Boeing 737 operate by Ukraine International Airlines has crashed in Iran. With more than 170 people on board, the Red Crescent in Iran said it was unlikely there would be any survivors from the accident. Wed, 08 Jan 2020 09:10:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/foreign-office-tightens-travel-advice-to-middle-east/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/foreign-office-tightens-travel-advice-to-middle-east/ The British Foreign & Commonwealth Office has issued a warning to travellers considering visiting the Middle East. Following the killing of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani by United States forces, security in the region has seen a sharp deterioration. Tue, 07 Jan 2020 11:10:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-to-boost-iran-services-from-early-next-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-to-boost-iran-services-from-early-next-year/ Qatar Airways will expand its operations in Iran with the launch of a new twice-weekly direct service to Isfahan International Airport, starting from February 4th. The carrier is also introducing increased services to Shiraz and Tehran, from early January 2019. Tue, 27 Nov 2018 14:05:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-increases-capacity-on-shiraz-iran-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-increases-capacity-on-shiraz-iran-route/ Qatar Airways will upgrade its operations to the southern Iranian city of Shiraz from an Airbus A320 to an Airbus A330 on November 2nd, in order to meet increasing demand from passengers. Wed, 01 Nov 2017 09:27:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-air-show-2017-airtour-airlines-of-iran-places-45-plane-order-with-air/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/paris-air-show-2017-airtour-airlines-of-iran-places-45-plane-order-with-air/ Tehran-based Iran Airtour Airlines has become Airbus’ newest customer for the A320neo Family after signing a memorandum of understanding for 45 aircraft at the Paris Air Show. Fri, 23 Jun 2017 00:59:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-confirms-3bn-deal-with-iran-aseman-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-confirms-3bn-deal-with-iran-aseman-airlines/ Boeing has confirmed the signing of a memorandum of agreement with Iran Aseman Airlines, expressing the airline’s intent to purchase 30 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes. The planes have a list price value of $3 billion. Tue, 04 Apr 2017 11:53:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bench-events-praises-iranian-tourism-ahead-of-ihtic-debut/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bench-events-praises-iranian-tourism-ahead-of-ihtic-debut/ In the run-up to the first Iran Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference in Tehran, organiser Bench Events has praised Iran’s commitment to boost economic growth and transform the country into a destination for business and leisure tourism. Mon, 30 Jan 2017 14:31:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iran-hotel-tourism-investment-conference-to-debut-in-2017/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iran-hotel-tourism-investment-conference-to-debut-in-2017/ Iran is to host the first Iran Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference, a top-level gathering of international investors, owners, operators, developers and government officials. In addition to rich reserves of oil, gas and metals, Iran has a promising consumer sector with a well-educated population of 80 million inhabitants. Thu, 22 Sep 2016 09:06:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-returns-to-tehran/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-returns-to-tehran/ British Airways has confirmed it will resume direct flights to Tehran. The first flight will take off from London today, after the flag-carrier initially suspended the route four years ago. Thu, 01 Sep 2016 06:26:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-links-teheran-to-munich-as-iran-relations-thaw/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-links-teheran-to-munich-as-iran-relations-thaw/ Lufthansa is flying non-stop once again from Munich to Teheran. Starting today, the connection under flight number LH 602 will begin three times a week at 22:10, arriving at the Iranian capital at 05:20. The Airbus A330-300 offers Lufthansa passengers the latest cabin facilities including Premium Economy with 21 seats. Mon, 04 Jul 2016 12:46:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oman-air-launches-new-route-to-mashhad-iran/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oman-air-launches-new-route-to-mashhad-iran/ Oman Air is to launch a brand-new service between Muscat and the Iranian city of Mashhad from tomorrow. This is Oman Air’s second destination in Iran, following the launch of flights to Tehran in 2012. The carrier will operate daily flights aboard Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Tue, 31 May 2016 09:18:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/melia-hotels-to-open-first-international-luxury-hotel-in-iran/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/melia-hotels-to-open-first-international-luxury-hotel-in-iran/ Meliá Hotels International has announced its entry into the Iranian market with the first five-star branded hotel, which will be managed by an international hotel company, Gran Meliá Ghoo Hotel. The property will be located in the largest mixed residential, commercial and hotel complex to be developed in Iran, which is currently being built in Salman Shahr, a popular holiday destination on the Caspian Sea. Thu, 03 Mar 2016 09:57:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-to-return-to-tehran-this-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-to-return-to-tehran-this-summer/ British Airways customers will be able to take off to Tehran this summer when the airline resumes direct flights to the Iranian capital on July 14th. The route will launch as a six-per-week service before moving to daily flights from winter 2016, giving customers even more choice and flexibility between London and the Middle East. Wed, 03 Feb 2016 16:21:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iran-returns-to-commercial-aviation-with-airbus-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iran-returns-to-commercial-aviation-with-airbus-deal/ Iran officials have signed two agreements with Airbus covering new aircraft orders and a comprehensive civil aviation co-operation package. The agreements were signed at the Élysée Palace, Paris, during Iranian president Hassan Rouhani’s official visit to France with French president François Hollande. Iran Air has signed an agreement with Airbus for the acquisition of the full range of new Airbus airliners. Fri, 29 Jan 2016 09:08:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/accorhotels-takes-first-global-brands-into-iran/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/accorhotels-takes-first-global-brands-into-iran/ AccorHotels has announced it has signed a management agreement with Aria Ziggurat for its two inaugural properties in Tehran. The new hotels – Novotel IKIA and ibis IKIA – are connected to the main terminal of Imam Khomeini International Airport and scheduled to open in October 2015. Tue, 22 Sep 2015 08:20:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-launches-new-flights-to-mashhad-iran/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-launches-new-flights-to-mashhad-iran/ Emirates has extended its reach into Iran by linking Dubai with Mashhad, adding a second passenger gateway into the country after Tehran. Emirates’ five weekly flights, operated by a combination of a three class and two class configured A330-200, will help further stimulate the vital trade ties between the UAE and Iran. Mon, 07 Sep 2015 08:47:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-launches-service-to-mashad/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-launches-service-to-mashad/ Emirates will launch a new service to Mashhad, Iran from September 1st 2015, marking its second gateway into the country. The UAE-carrier will operate to Mashhad with five weekly services utilising an Airbus A330-200 aircraft. Emirates’ sheikh Majid Al Mualla said: “Mashhad’s addition to our global network will enable us to provide flexibility and choice for customers creating new inbound and outbound markets for tourism.” Sat, 25 Jul 2015 08:38:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iran-demands-persian-gulf-recognition/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iran-demands-persian-gulf-recognition/ Officials in Iran have threatened to ban international airlines which fail to use the term ‘Persian Gulf’ when entering its airspace, following the escalation of a row with Arabian neighbours. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:04:55 +0000