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Air

Greater Bay Airlines expands services to Chinese Mainland

Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) announced further expansion with regard to its route network in Mainland China by next month.

Asia

UNESCO adds locations in Japan and French Polynesia to roster of World Heritage Sites

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.

Attractions

Exclusive Maiko performance at The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu 

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. 

Food & Drink

Reopening of Blenheim Palace Orangery celebrated at successful event in partnership with Nyetimber

 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 sparkling wine.

Jordan

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

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.

Features

Mandu Festival from 7-11 Jan in Madhya Pradesh

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

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 Saudi State, opens its doors to the public for the first time on the 4th of December 2022.

Cruise

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection sets sail

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

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

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 Tourism.

Asia

Hilton Hiroshima debuts with 420 Keys

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

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

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.

Features

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

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

Associations

Old City of Jerusalem now more accessible

The Old City of Jerusalem has become more accessible for both wheelchair users and the visually impaired, thanks to improved

Associations

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

The Walled City of Jaipur, known for its iconic architectural legacy and vibrant culture, on 6 July made its entry

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Machu Picchu in danger due to multi-billion airport

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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