UNESCO World Heritage Site

UNESCO expanded its roster of World Heritage Sites with 24 new locations named at the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee meeting in New Delhi.

KYOTO, Japan – known for its rich traditional culture, Kyoto has long been a popular destination for  travelers seeking to immerse themselves in the traditions of Japan. 

 Oxford-based UNESCO World Heritage Site, Blenheim Palace, recently celebrated the reopening of its renowned Orangery at a showcase event in partnership with Nyetimber, England’s finest…

Violent floods have ripped through the ancient city of Petra in southern Jordan, triggering the evacuation of 1,700 tourists from the UNESCO world heritage site.

Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board announces the fourth edition of Mandu Festival with great elan and pride to be held from 7th to 11th January 2023

Diriyah, The City of Earth. begins a new chapter in its history as At-Turaif, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the original home of the Al Saud family, and the seat of governance of the First…

The Ritz-Carlton announced the debut of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, marking a significant moment for the iconic hospitality brand as it makes its foray into the luxury yachting space.

The Taj Mahal, a UNESCO world heritage site, was among the 10 most popular ticketed monuments for domestic visitors in 2021-22, according to a new report released by the Union Ministry of…

Located in the centre of Hiroshima city, the hotel offers 24,780 sq. ft. of event space, the largest MICE facilities in the Chugoku and Shikoku region.

Ellora Caves, the UNESCO world heritage site in Maharashtra's Aurangabad district, will become the first monument in the country to have a hydraulic lift.

The Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex has been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List making it Thailand’s sixth World Heritage Site. The decision to add Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex was…

The Old City of Jerusalem has become more accessible for both wheelchair users and the visually impaired, thanks to improved infrastructure and audio apps to help residents and visitors…

The Walled City of Jaipur, known for its iconic architectural legacy and vibrant culture, on 6 July made its entry into the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. The announcement was made…

Historians, archaeologists and locals were concerned that the multi-billion airport that is planned to be built near the famous Inca citadel.

Here are some of the best things to do at Amari Galle, to make sure your Sri Lankan itinerary is an unforgettable one.

Petra’s popular Mövenpick Nabatean Castle Hotel has officially reopened following the completion of an extensive renovation and enhancement project.

Myanmar's government is preparing a UNESCO World Heritage bid for Mrauk-U, the ancient Arkanese capital in Rakhine state. The Irrawaddy reports that the proposal will be submitted by…

The ancient capital of the Chenla Empire, which flourished in Cambodia's pre-Angkor period up until the early 7th Century, has been recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.…

Hotel brand One & Only are scheduled to open their latest resort in Seef, Bahrain late this year. The only island nation in the Arabian Gulf, the Kingdom of Bahrain boasts two UNESCO…

Two new Chinese sites have been inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. The forested area of Hubei Shennongjia in central China and Zuojiang Huashan Rock Art Cultural Landscape in…

Halong Bay, the famous UNESCO World Heritage site in Vietnam, will soon become an international golf destination, following the development of a new course overlooking the limestone…

Hilton has opened a new resort in a UNESCO-listed scenic region of China. The new Hilton Sanqingshan Resort is located in Mount Sanqing National Park, Jiangxi province, which was…

Plans have been revealed for a new rail service connecting Delhi with the UNESCO-listed Kaziranga National Park in Assam. The Press Trust of India (PTI) reports that the new…

Ritz-Carlton has unveiled plans to launch a luxury all-villa resort within one of China’s earliest UNESCO World Heritage sites, Jiuzhaigou Valley. Located in Sichuan province, on the edge…

The Indonesian government is considering plans to severely limit the number of people it allows to visit the UNESCO-listed temple if Borobudur. Under drastic new rules, only 15 people…

The famous Japanese Bridge in Hoi An will be completely dismantled in an effort to save the 400-year-old icon from ruin. Thanh Nien News reports that the ornate covered bridge, which…

Laos is preparing to submit an application to UNESCO for the Plain of Jars to be inscribed on the World Heritage list. The Vientiane Times reports that country's Ministry of…

The UN has agreed to send peacekeepers to Syria, in an effort to protect the country's World Heritage sites from Islamic State. The Guardian reports that Italy proposed the move,…

Nearly one in three natural World Heritage Sites are being put at risk by the mining and fossil fuel industries, a WWF report has revealed. According to the 'Safeguarding Outstanding…

At least two British tourists have been killed in an accident on a UNESCO World Heritage-listed train in northern India. The incident occurred on a stretch of the Kalka-Shimla…

A series of historic and cultural sites in Asia have been protected by UNESCO, following the latest round of additions to the global World Heritage list. Five sites in China, Japan,…

Investors are eying Jeddah's downtown historical area due to the high turnout of visitors during Ramadan and summer season. Several businessmen have reportedly been considering opening…

Twenty new cultural and natural sites have been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List for this year. The list includes several sites in Europe, Asia, Middle East and South America…

Myanmar’s heritage has received a long-awaited boost after UNESCO inscribed three ancient cities on its World Heritage list. The country initially applied to have the ancient Pyu Kingdom…

Luxury cruise operator Seabourn has signed an agreement with UNESCO to help raise funds for, and educate its passengers about, world heritage. As part of the multi-year tie-up,…

The UNESCO World Heritage Kalka-Shimla rail line will have another attraction.  The Indian Railways will introduce a special ‘Jharokha’ coach open from the front and the rear. The…

A new airport is being developed in China to boost tourism at Wulingyuan, which was made famous as the inspiration for the movie Avatar. The new Lotus International Airport will serve…

A two-member team from UNESCO kicked off their four-day visit at Dubai Creek - visiting the historic Al Fahidi Area, as reported by Gulf News. Al Fahidi area is one of the proposed…

UNESCO has inscribed Japan's Mount Fuji on its World Heritage List. The 3,776-metre volcano and its surrounding area were given the protected status during the 37th session of…

Tourism Tasmania has joined forces with Australian low-cost carrier Jetstar, to deliver a new marketing campaign based around the 30th anniversary of the island's inscription as a UNESCO…