Articles tagged “iran”

Priceline, Orbitz and Expedia may be taking the easy way out by not showing itineraries for any flights to Iran, even those operated by airlines with no blood on their hands, but that's doing a disservice to travelers who want to get there.

Iran's election of a new, moderate president last month brought hope for more open tourism, but these arrests indicate that in fact the country is no safer to visitors than ever.

Still too early for opening up of Iranian tourism, that would be among the last things in normalizing of relationship with Western countries, but here's to hope...

If Egypt is still searching for reasons it can't get its tourism industry back on track it doesn't have to look any further than it's lack of consistent travel policies. Who wants to book a trip when a political feud may get it cancelled?

Egypt's tolerance is being tested on all fronts, including for sects within its own dominant religion as well. Among other things, big tourism dollars are at stake here.

Does Blackstone have an ethics policy related to doing business in Iran and other countries with international sanctions? Or is private equity and ethics a contradiction in terms?

If Iran's religious leaders weren't such jerks about who they let visit their country -- no Jews, gays, or unchaperoned women -- they may have a chance of turning their immense cultural and natural resources into the attractions they deserve to be.

Real corporate responsibility begins when companies go beyond mere "compliance" with regulations against outcast airlines and governments.

Clearly a growth (aka yet-to-grow) market, mostly outward bound, as the tight sanctions on Iran continue.

The price hikes matched by foreign airlines won’t affect the country’s small tourism market, but will put strains on cargo air travel in and out of the country.