Cultural Tourism
Two Philippine cities added to UNESCO Creative Cities Network
UNESCO announced the addition of 58 new members to its UNESCO Creative Cities Network on Friday, 31st October.
Wuxi, China’s City of Music, now part of UNESCO Creative Cities Network
The Chinese city of Wuxi is now part of a prestigious roster of 76 music cities worldwide thanks to the City of Music’s inclusion in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
Tourism Authority of Thailand announces adjustments to national event schedules for this month
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced several adjustments to the schedules and formats of events and activities throughout this month to express respect and gratitude for the benevolence of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother.
Tibet’s Jebum-gang Lha-khang Temple converted to a next-generation arts hub
Chinese authorities have announced that the historic Jebum-gang Lha-khang Temple in Lhasa has been transformed from a centuries-old place of worship into a vibrant modern art center.
G-DRAGON’s Ubermensch tour cements Vietnam’s position as a world-class venue for mega-events
Vietnam makes waves yet again where mega-events are concerned as it’s one of the stops on South Korean rapper / pop icon G-DRAGON’s 2025 world tour.
Tourism Authority of Thailand highlights how Healing is the New Luxury in its latest TVC
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) officially launched its new global TVC campaign, Unforgettable Experience: Healing is the New Luxury.
Taipei boosts its exposure in Europe through a roadshow of events
Taipei recently strengthened its promotional efforts in Europe through a roadshow of events under the theme Travel Taipei – A City of Layers.
How fam trips help travel agents and media promote cultural tourism globally
Whenever the words familiarisation trips (colloquially shortened to “fam trips”) are mentioned, thoughts automatically seem to go to tour operators or travel agents who want to know enough about a location in order to pitch it to potential customers.
South Korea’s Absolutely In Seoul campaign gets 600 million global views
Absolutely In Seoul, Seoul's global tourism campaign featuring K-pop star JENNIE, has reached a cumulative 600 million views worldwide since the videos were released.
The Luxe Nomad to offer a truly immersive experience for Loy Krathong
As Thailand marks Loy Krathong on 5th November, The Luxe Nomad gets ready to offer a rare and immersive cultural experience for its guests in Phuket and Koh Samui.
Jumeirah Bali immerses guests in local tradition with the curated Mawedangan ritual
As a way of helping its guests gain a greater understanding of local traditions, Jumeirah Bali adds a Curated Ritual
Diriyah Art Futures welcomes art lovers to CONTINUUM ’25
New media arts hub Diriyah Art Futures (DAF) opened the doors to its latest exhibition CONTINUUM ’25 which showcases the works of its inaugural cohort of emerging artists and mentors.
Agoda presents its list of Asian cities with the best urban murals
For the culturally inclined, global travel platform Agoda invites travelers to embark on an artistic adventure through Asia's most vibrant mural art neighbourhoods.
Philippine lawmaker seeks to declare province of Abra as cultural heritage hub
JB Bernos, representative of the province of Abra in the Philippine House of Representatives, is pushing for the declaration of the province as a Tourism and Cultural Heritage Area.
Amara Hotels & Resorts introduces new experiences in Singapore and Thailand
Amara Hotels & Resorts introduces a refreshed slate of local experiences across its three properties in the region, namely Amara Singapore, Amara Sanctuary Sentosa, and Amara Bangkok.
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