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Asia

Tourism Authority of Thailand invites travellers to the 17th World Wai Kru Muay Thai Ceremony

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) invites travellers to experience the traditions behind the national sport at the 17th World Wai Kru Muay Thai Ceremony.

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Blenheim Palace champions sustainability for the conscious traveller in 2025

Blenheim Palace is setting a benchmark for sustainable tourism and conservation, becoming a destination of choice for the conscious traveller.

Global

Blenheim Palaces launches annual deep clean ahead of groundbreaking £10.4m roof restoration

In preparation of the monumental £10.4 million undertaking to preserve Britain’s Greatest Palace’s historic architecture and safeguard its heritage for future generations, Blenheim Palace, has announced that its annual deep clean of the stately home is underway.

Adventure Tourism

Luang Prabang reports significant increase in foreign arrivals for 2024

Lonely Planet reports that over 1.9 million domestic and foreign visitors visited Luang Prabang province in the first 11 months of 2024.

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.