Articles tagged “iran”

Tourism

Iranian tourists visit Egypt under heavy guard, as relations thaw

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.

Haggag Salama, Associated Press | 11 years ago

Airlines

Blackstone and Travelport had a tough year doing business in Iran

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?

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 11 years ago

Tourism

Egypt looks to Iranian travelers to revive struggling tourism industry

Despite regional or political tensions, Egypt has proximity and cultural ties on its side in its courting of Iranian travelers. Direct flights and non-existent visa policies would greatly boost its efforts.

Associated Press | 11 years ago

Tourism

Iran wants to make its Caspian Sea coastline the next tourism hot spot

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.

F. Mehdi, Trend News Agency | 11 years ago

Airlines

Two airlines suspend Iran flights amidst increasing sanctions weight

Reuters | 11 years ago

Airlines

The Syrian government’s cozy relationship with the world’s leading airline ticketing companies

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

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 11 years ago

Skift Originals

Because someone asked: The travel habits of Iranians

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

Skift | 11 years ago

Airlines

Iranian national airline nearly doubles airfare to cover rising fuel costs

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.

G. Mehdi, Trend News Agency | 11 years ago

Uncategorized

Iran’s airlines feel the brunt of international sanctions; passenger deaths shoot up

Whatever your views on the efficacy of sanctions against despotic regimes is, the basic safety of life versus politics isn't a fair match.

Skift | 12 years ago