28th January to 1st February 2017, Tehran-Iran17th World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations Convention

Delegates Meeting: 27th January.

Convention in Tehran:28th January to 1st February.

Post-Convention Tour: 1st to 6th February

Early-Bird Registration :1st August to 30th October

Registration: 1st November to 30th December

Pre-Convention Tour: 25th to 27th January

CONVENTION ON THE MAP

Early Bird Registration Until October 30th

Pre-Convention Tour

Post-Convention Tour

Convention

152 KM

178 KM

Tehran

Kashan

EsfahanMeybod

Yazd

Shiraz

Perspolis

Qazvin

440

KM

56 KM261 KM

219

KM

936 KM

Zanjan

Hamedan

Former capitalof Iran

Ceremonial capital of Persian

Biggest Mud-brick city in the world

City of art and jewelof Islamic era

architecture

The city of historical houses

one of the ancient world's greatest

cities

the city of knivesC a l l i g r a p h y

capital of I ran

Pre-Convention Tour: For non-delegates (25th Jan-28th Jan)Three major cities, where you can dig deep into the history of ancient Persia dated back to 600 BC in Hamedan and Qazvin's marvel 400 years ago as well as a magnificent brick structured tower in Zanjan

In the Pre-Convention Cities you will visit: Qazvin: Sa'ad Al-saltane Caravanserai (Iran largest trading center)Zanjan: Dome of Soltanyieh (the largest brick dome in the world, UNESCO Site)Hamedan: House of Esther, the biblical Queen and her cousin (important pilgrimageJews site), Abuali Sina Tomb (Persian physician), Tape Hegmatane (archaeological hill)

Post-Convention Tour: (1st Feb-6th Feb)Starting with a flight and short journey to Shiraz, the city of love and the alluring capital of ancient empires, Persepolis. Yazd is the next stop of the trip, where you experience the adobe city of mazed streets of the subterranean water canals. Finally, your journey will end in zenith: Esfahan, which is well-known as "half of the world" and hundreds-year old mosques. Naghsh-e Jahan, one of the oldest complex squares in the world, is located in this city as well.In the Post-Convention Cities you will visit:Shiraz: Karim Khan Castle, Tomb of Hafez (Persian poet, who laud the joys of loveand wine), Persepolis (The largest Persian empire, impressive palace complex,UNESCO site), Naqshe Rostam (a cliff overlooking a plain enriched by mountain there are relief belong to Elamite, Achamaemenian, 500BC, and the Sassanid Period)Yazd: Fire Temple (house of Eternal fire for Zoroastrains, who were the first whoworship God), the old town (the phoenix of desert has one of the largest earthenarchitecture in the world), Dolat Abad Garden (UNESCO persian garden), Tower ofSilence (where the vultures ate the corpses, Zoroastrian burial site), Amirchakhmaq Square.Meybod: Narin Castle(dates back to 4000BC), Ice house (keeping Ice throughoutthe year), Caravanserai (a large inn providing accomodation for travellers)Esfahan: Naqsh-e Jahan Square (the second historical largerst square in the world),Ali Qapou Palace, Sheikh Lotfollah mosque, Jame mosque (a complete complex ofhandicrafts, arts, mosaics, and shops), Chehel Sotun Palace, (UNESCO Persian garden), Vank Church (holy savior cathedral for Armenian), Sio-sepol (magnificent historical bridge of 17th century)For those their flights are in the late hours of 7th February or in the early morning of 8th February, a Kashan tour with accommodation have been settled, for each person in 60 Euro (limited capacity).

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CONVENTION PRINCIPAL TEAM (UP TO AUGUST 2016)Books & ArchivingMaryam NaviLida AlinezhadMani ShokraniAtieh DamakReza AhmadzadehPouri ZanganehEhsan Halajan

Social MediaSaeid AyoubiPegah DehdarBahareh VahidianZahra MomeniDarya Zandi Soofia Sadri

Organizing CommitteeArash Nooraghayee (Convention Chairperson)Mohsen Hajisaeed (Convention Secretary)Mohammad Hossein YazdaniMahsa MotaharOveys KiyaniJaleh EbrahimiAtefe DehghanVahid FarajiTraining Policy Council Nima AzariJafar BapiriReza Dabiri-NejadBafansheh FarahaniMahsa Motahar

Website Developer Khosro Khouzani

Content & TranslationSomayeh MahdaviniaMaryam Javaherinia Hossein BorhanHossein Dehghan

Graphic & MediaParto Hassanizadeh Milad EsmzadehHamid RahimiRazieh Rahmani

Participants registered from the

following countries

AZADI HOTEL:Built in 1977 it is located at the intersection of Yadegar e Emam and Chamran highway. This hotel is a twenty five story building including seven types of rooms ranging from single, double, twin, junior, Royal, Duplex, VIP and room for disabled people. They also have four types of restaurants and seven convention halls and a lounge at 23rd floor. Please visit their site at www.azadihotel.com for rates and detailed information

The Convention Hotel is the Homa Hotel. In case all of its 130 rooms are full the rest of participants will be transferred to Azadi Hotel which is located at 20 minutes driving distance from Homa. So we recommend you to make your reservation beforehand to ensure a spot at Convention's main residence venue i.e. Homa Hotel.You might find the following information useful about both venues:HOMA HOTEL :Founded prior to 1979 Tehran Homa Hotel has a prime location on the main streetof the city, Vali-e-Asr Street. This 5star hotel is located only at a short distance from all major cultural and historical attractions. By making use of modern technology and installations, Tehran Homa Hotel has been reconstructed and is well to receive guests from around the globe. Rooms and suites ranging from double and junior to royal with all types of bed and all in-room amenities awaiting you in this hotel The hotel has banquet facilities on-site, coffee shop, corridors are interior, elevators, private parking, conference rooms, printer/PC available on-site, deposit boxes, concierge service, breakfast/ buffet, express check in/out, 24-hour room service (charge), housekeeping, laundry services (charge), barber shop (charge), Bank services, Air booking office on-site. For rates and more info please visit: www.homahotels.com

PERSIAN CUISINE & SOUVENIRGormeh Sabzi (Green Herb Stew)It’s one of the traditional dishes ofIran and made from herbs, kidney beans and lamb.

Tahchin (Rice Cake with Chicken)Tahchin in Persian cuisine involveslayering rice and some type ofmeat with other ingredients.

Kashk-e Bademjan (Eggplant Dip) Eggplant topped with whey, mint, onion, walnut and garlic

For more information about Convention, pre and post convention and visa information, please visit our website: www.wftga2017.comand contact us by info@wftga2017.com

Flight Information: More than 50 different International companies have flights to Iran however most of travelers come to Iran throughout these flights, IFTGA also recommendtheses: Emirates، Lufthansa، Turkish، Aegean، Pegasus، Austrian، Qatar airways، Fly Dubai، Alitalia، Aletehad، Iran air، Mahan airAir Asia.

WHY ATTENDwww.wftga2017.com

Now, more than 50 persons have registered and the free visa scholarship has been finished.The registered people from Germany, Austria and UK are more than the other countries. Since the volunteers welcomed the tours, the capacity of pre- tour is on the verge of completion.If you want to be certainly present in pre- tour, you should register as soonas possible. Priority is given to those who register earlier.Kashan was added as a new post-tour destination; more information will be available on www.wftga2017.comThe IFTGA Scholarship has been closed.Personal visa letters with official number will come in November, as the Iran visa should be valid for three months: December, January, February.

Now, more than 50 persons have registered and the free visa scholarship has been finished.The registered people from Germany, Austria and UK are more than the other countries. Since the volunteers welcomed the tours, the capacity of pre- tour is on the verge of completion.If you want to be certainly present in pre- tour, you should register as soonas possible. Priority is given to those who register earlier.Kashan was added as a new post-tour destination; more information will be available on www.wftga2017.com

Highlights of the

Convention (Sep, 2016)

Meet Colleagues . Exchange Knowledge . Enjoy Iran . Educational Opportunities . Stay Professional

Vase enamel (Mina) Khatam Kari Isfahan Gaz (Persian Nougat) Charoq-Zanjan