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Jordan

Jordan: Petra flash floods trigger evacuation of 1,700 people

Kanchan Nath Jan 4, 2023
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.
Global

Mandu Festival from 7-11 Jan in Madhya Pradesh

Kanchan Nath Dec 30, 2022
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
Features

“Diriyah, the city of earth” opens to the public

Kanchan Nath Dec 5, 2022
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…
Cruise

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection sets sail

Kanchan Nath Oct 18, 2022
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.
Attractions & Tours

Taj Mahal, top destination for domestic tourists in 2021-22

Kanchan Nath Oct 4, 2022
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…
Global

Hilton Hiroshima debuts with 420 Keys

Kanchan Nath Sep 8, 2022
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.
Attractions & Tours

‘Hydraulic lift’ to make Ellora caves, a UNESCO world heritage site more accessible

Kanchan Nath Aug 18, 2022
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.
Tourism

Thailand’s Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex added to World Heritage List

Kristin Mariano Jul 30, 2021
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…

Old City of Jerusalem now more accessible

Megha Paul Sep 9, 2019
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…
Tourism

Jaipur, the pink city, is now a World Heritage site

Megha Paul Jul 8, 2019
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…
Tourism

Machu Picchu in danger due to multi-billion airport

Kristin Mariano May 19, 2019
Historians, archaeologists and locals were concerned that the multi-billion airport that is planned to be built near the famous Inca citadel.
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Discover Sri Lanka’s UNESCO World Heritage Site with Amari Galle

Tian Tolentino Dec 17, 2018
Here are some of the best things to do at Amari Galle, to make sure your Sri Lankan itinerary is an unforgettable one.
Hospitality

Mövenpick reopens castle near one of the New 7 Wonders of the World

Tian Tolentino Oct 18, 2018
Petra’s popular Mövenpick Nabatean Castle Hotel has officially reopened following the completion of an extensive renovation and enhancement project.
Attractions & Tours

Myanmar prepares Mrauk-U UNESCO bid

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2017
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…
Attractions & Tours

Cambodia’s pre-Angkorian capital recognised by UNESCO

Mark Elliott Jul 10, 2017
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.…
Bahrain

One & Only to introduce the group’s first hotel in Bahrain

Maria Airey Jun 6, 2017
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…
Attractions & Tours

China gets two new UNESCO World Heritage sites

Mark Elliott Apr 3, 2017
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…
Sports Tourism

First golf course for famous Asian UNESCO World Heritage site

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2017
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…
Hotels

Hilton opens mountain resort in Chinese UNESCO site

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2016
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…
Train

India’s latest “tiger train” heads to Assam rhino park

Mark Elliott Oct 10, 2016
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…
Hotels

Ritz-Carlton plans villa resort in Chinese UNESCO site

Mark Elliott Oct 3, 2016
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…
Tourism

Indonesia to slash Borobudur visitor numbers

Mark Elliott Sep 6, 2016
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…
Attractions & Tours

Hoi An’s Japanese Bridge to be dismantled for restoration

Mark Elliott Aug 22, 2016
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…
Attractions & Tours

Laos plans UNESCO bid for Plain of Jars

Mark Elliott Nov 23, 2015
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…
Attractions & Tours

UN to send peacekeepers to protect Syrian heritage

Mark Elliott Oct 18, 2015
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,…
Attractions & Tours

Almost one third of natural heritage sites at risk – WWF

Mark Elliott Oct 1, 2015
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…
Train

Tourists killed on UNESCO-listed Indian train

Mark Elliott Sep 13, 2015
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…
Attractions & Tours

Asian sites get protected in latest UNESCO list

Mark Elliott Jul 6, 2015
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,…
Tourism

Investors delve into potential of old Jeddah

Mark Elliott Aug 25, 2014
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…
United States

UNESCO World Heritage List expands with 20 entries

Mark Elliott Jun 23, 2014
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…
Attractions & Tours

Myanmar gets first UNESCO World Heritage sites

Mark Elliott Jun 23, 2014
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…
Cruise

Seabourn forms new partnership with UNESCO

Mark Elliott Jun 17, 2014
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,…
Tourism

Kalka-Shimla rail line to get new attraction

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2013
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…
Attractions & Tours

China’s Avatar park to get new airport

Mark Elliott Nov 21, 2013
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…
Tourism

Dubai Creek Unesco world heritage site visit begins

Mark Elliott Oct 23, 2013
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…
Attractions & Tours

Mount Fuji named as UNESCO World Heritage site – update 1

Mark Elliott Jun 22, 2013
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…
Airlines and Aviation

Tourism Tasmania joins forces with Jetstar

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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…

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