UNESCO

UNESCO announced that it is deploying a team of experts to assess possible risks to the conservation of Ha Long Bay in Vietnam.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced that UNESCO has chosen two significant aspects of Thai intangible cultural heritage, the renowned Thai dish Tomyum Kung and the traditional kebaya garment, for inclusion in its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. 

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) in the UK and Ireland gives travel agents six new reasons to pitch Asian destinations to would-be-travellers, all of which are UNESCO-certified.

 Traveloka’s support of Thailand’s travel industry continues as the travel platform’s domestic search traffic grew by 60% from 8-21 April compared to the same period in March. 

From Prague’s Pilsner to Brussels’ UNESCO-worthy beer culture, there’s nothing like tasting local, traditional beer when travelling somewhere new.

ONYX Hospitality Group, a distinguished Bangkok-based hospitality company celebrated for its hotels and resorts, serviced apartments, and luxury residences – Amari, OZO, Shama, and Oriental Residence – proudly announces significant developments in its sustainability journey.

Tel Aviv Global & Tourism’s “White Night” Campaign marks the 20th anniversary of Tel  Aviv being designated the “White City” by UNESCO.

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‘Timber Rafting’, a centuries-old Czech tradition associated with building rafts and navigating them across rivers, was approved for the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List last week.

Diriyah Gate Development Authority is signing on 16 new global hotel brands and is testament to the pace of development.
Saudia Arabia hotel growth on the upswing

Dominates presence with its largest ever pavilion and brings 40+ destination partners to leading global travel trade event.
Saudi officially opens World Travel Market London 2022

Aqua Expeditions, the global leader in luxury small ship expeditions, announces the anticipated return of Asia’s finest river cruise ship, Aqua Mekong. On September 23, Aqua Mekong resumed operations along Vietnam and Cambodia’s fabled Mekong River. Aq…

Saudi participated for the first time in OTM, India’s largest and most international gathering of travel trade buyers and professionals.
Saudi strengthens commitment to India

At Avani Hotels & Resorts around the world we share a common goal and vision which is to contribute to a greener future. From eliminating single use plastic, committing to growing and harvesting our own produce, caring for the communities and habit…

 Marriott International, Inc. today announced it expects to open 14 additional luxury properties in the Asia Pacific by the end of 2023. The planned additions highlight the strategic growth of Marriott International’s luxury hotel portfolio in t…

With the world gathering at COP26 in Glasgow, travel businesses are taking further responsibility towards sustainable travel.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Expedia Group in conjunction with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), are joining forces in an industry-first, global initiative to launch the UNESCO Sustainable Tourism Pledge. The pledge is part of a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Expedia Group and TAT, following a successful collaboration […]

Each year, United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) recognises some places for their value to the world often due to incomparable natural landscapes, most ingenious constructions, and historical importance.

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 September next year, and will cover the ancient city’s remains and approximately 380 temples. From the 15th to the late 19th centuries, Mrauk-U was the seat of […]

Three historic sites on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast and Lika-Senj County have been named as UNESCO World Heritage Sites at the 41st meeting of UNESCO’S World Heritage Committee. One of the most famous sights in Sibenik, St. Nicholas Fortress, and Zadar’s fortified city walls and gates have been confirmed as UNESCO protected World Heritage sites, contributing […]