By John Lee. Construction is continuing on what is described as Iraq's largest boat marina, located on the banks of the Shatt al-Arab waterway. The marina will have a capacity of 50 boats and will include tourist facilities, a helicopter landing pad, and various ancillary works along its sides. Ahmad Jasim, Director General of the […]
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission has held an expanded meeting to discuss a comprehensive investment roadmap for the development of Dulmaj [Delmaj] Marsh into an integrated tourism reserve. The proposed project aims to establish a network of multi-use tourism villages within a sustainable environmental framework aligned with national economic development objectives. According to […]
By John Lee. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has held a coordination meeting to review plans for tourism investment projects along the banks of the Tigris River. The meeting, chaired by the Commission's President, Haider Mohammed Makkiya, brought together members of a committee formed under a Diwani Order to oversee the development of tourism projects […]
By John Lee. A new river taxi terminal / marina on the banks of the Shatt al-Arab has reached 96 percent completion, with the facility expected to open in early 2026. The project comprises a three-storey building designed in the shape of a ship, featuring a glass frontage. The structure has a total built area […]
By John Lee. Condé Nast Traveler has listed Erbil as one of its best places to go in Asia in 2026. Describing it as "a calm spot in a volatile region," the author says it's, "a place rich in cultural heritage and natural beauty, with an ethnically diverse population proud of its Kurdish identity." Click […]
By John Lee. The Zagros Mountain Trail in Iraqi Kurdistan has won the Best Wider World Tourism Project award from the British Guild of Travel Writers (BGTW). According to the citation from the BGTW: The Zagros Mountain Trail is Kurdistan's (and Iraq's) first long-distance, multi-day hiking trail. Stretching for 215 kilometres across the Zagros Mountains […]
By John Lee. On World Tourism Day, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) highlighted the sector's strong expansion under its Ninth Cabinet, supported by major infrastructure investments. Over the period, 80 new tourism projects have been completed with a total value of $7.56 billion [IQD 9.87 trillion]. The Kurdistan Region now offers more than 3,000 tourist […]
By John Lee. The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has formally approved Expo 2029 Garden in Baghdad, marking Iraq's first AIPH-approved International Green Expo. The approval followed an application process, site inspection, and a letter of endorsement from Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, who confirmed the project as a national strategic priority. Expo 2029 […]
By John Lee. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has launched the Kawlokan Corniche Project, a key component of the Soran District Tourism Master Plan, aiming to establish the area as a major visitor destination. The first phase will develop five ponds along a 4-kilometre river stretch, with landscaped green spaces, cafés, and restaurants. The project's […]
By John Lee. A British couple have posted a video about their experiences visiting Iraq as tourists; they were very impressed by the hospitality and friendliness of the people, and the quality of the wonderful Iraqi food. Click here to view the video on YouTube. (Source: Bevetravels)
By John Lee. The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has announced details of its urban development initiatives for Baghdad's heritage areas, including a donation of more than 90 billion Iraqi dinars [$90 million] to revive Al-Rasheed Street, one of the capital's most famous cultural and tourist landmarks. Plans include the introduction of a tram line […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani officially opened the new Ramada Plaza tourist hotel in Mosul on Wednesday, marking a key investment by the private sector in Nineveh province. Located on the western bank of the Tigris River, the Ramada Plaza hotel features 148 rooms and suites, a variety of restaurants, four modern […]
