Recent discoveries by leading international archaeologists and researchers have helped to shed new light on the complex cultural heritage landscape of ancient AlUla and the wider north-west Arabia region. The findings, presented in the new book ‘Revealing Cultural Landscapes in North-West Arabia’ Supplement to the Proceedings of the Seminar for Arabian Studies, vol. 51’, are…
Rajan Datar to MC Summit on Culture & Heritage in Tourism
Rajan Datar, the award winning TV broadcaster familiar to BBC UK and BBC World viewers, will MC opening and closing sessions at the inaugural Global Leaders Summit presented by the World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage. The summit in Valencia, 24-25 September, will address issues and opportunities where tourism, culture and heritage meet –…
These Are The 5 Most Popular UNESCO World Heritage Sites In The U.S. To Visit Right Now
The U.S. has rejoined UNESCO this month. UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. As well as promoting education, science, and culture, UNESCO is most famous for designating ‘world heritage’ sites worldwide. A world heritage site is a cultural or natural attraction that is considered to be of ‘Outstanding Universal Value’. Many…
Uncover Dubai’s indoor gems – from futuristic museums and heritage landmarks
Dubai offers the best of both worlds; it is not only renowned for gaze-worthy outdoors but also boasts of a bevy of indoor activities. Make the most of the summers and immerse yourself in the city’s not-to-miss indoor activities. Here are some of Dubai’s captivating indoor venues for your next trip to the Destination of…
International event takes Australia’s cultural heritage to the global stage
Cultural heritage experts from around the world will descend into Sydney as more than 1200 delegates from 100 countries attend the 21st General Assembly and Scientific Symposium of ICOMOS (the International Council on Monuments and Sites), from 31 August to 9 September 2023, bringing new World Heritage perspectives to the nation. With over 150 events across ten…
Heritage Expeditions creates “Priced to Entice” Gateway Expedition Cruise ‘South Pacific Sojourn’
Pioneering expedition cruise company Heritage Expeditions has added exciting new priced-to-entice introductory voyage South Pacific Sojourn to its 2023 expedition calendar. The family-owned and operated cruise company’s new 10-day voyage aboard its luxurious, 140-guest flagship Heritage Adventurer will explore Vanuatu and New Caledonia’s remote tropical islands, cobalt blue waters, white sand beaches and ancient cultures before visiting…
10 Stunning UNESCO World Heritage Sites You Can Visit Without Leaving The U.S.
Tourists seek out UNESCO World Heritage sites when they are traveling on vacation. From the Taj Mahal to Stonehenge, these incredible attractions have been deemed influential and significant on a global scale. But that doesn’t mean you have to travel the globe to find them. There are a whole host of stunning attractions you can…
Travelers Should Visit These 10 World Heritage Sites Before It Is Too Late
Imagine a world with no Yellowstone National Park, Stonehenge, Machu Picchu, or Egypt’s Pyramids. While it is easy to take some of these destinations for granted, their survival is not guaranteed. Luckily, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, better known as UNESCO, works to identify, protect, and preserve cultural and natural heritage around…
A Unesco Heritage tour of Anatolia, Turkey now Türkiye
Anatolia in Turkey/Turkiye has a long history spanning thousands of years. We take the UNESCO tour Turkey has recently changed its name to Türkiye (pronounced as “tur-key-yay) after 400 years. It seems drastic but according to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan “the (new) word represents and expresses the culture, civilisation, and values of the Turkish nation…
What Travelers Can Expect From Mexico’s Newest World Heritage Site Near Mexico City
Now that travel is back to “normal,” people can truly get to experience new places and visit more off-the-beaten-path destinations and unique attractions, especially those that were relevant during the pandemic, but travelers were still hesitant to visit. Last year, in July, UNESCO included the Franciscan Ensemble of the Monastery and Cathedral of Our Lady…
