Unesco News
Tangier selected as the 2024 Global Host City of International Jazz Day
The 2024 edition of International Jazz Day will be celebrated in more than 190 countries on April 30. UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock are pleased to announce that the city of Tangier, Morocco will serve as the Global Host and will anchor the International Jazz Day programs around the world.
JEDDAH HISTORIC DISTRICT LAUNCHES FIRST THREE HERITAGE HOTELS
Jeddah Historic District launches the restoration and regeneration of three historic properties in Al Balad into luxury hotels, an area of great historical and cultural significance on the West Coast of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with UNESCO heritage protection.
Exploring the Underwater Wonders of the Belize Barrier Reef
Belize, a small Central American country nestled between Mexico and Guatemala, is home to one of the most spectacular natural wonders on Earth—the Belize Barrier Reef. This UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts an incredible array of marine life, vibrant coral formations, and crystal-clear waters, making it a paradise for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts.
Talayotic Menorca Declared World Heritage Site by Unesco
Talayotic Menorca is officially listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, having been recognised for its cultural importance.
Quito’s 45 years of stunning the world as a World Heritage Site
Quito was founded in the 16th century on the ruins of an ancient Inca city, located 2,850 metres above sea level, and is the city with the most extensive, best preserved and least altered historic centre in Latin America. These attributes led to it being declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 8 September 1978, as well as National Heritage of Ecuador.
MELIÁ HOTELS INTERNATIONAL CONTINUES ITS GROWTH IN MEXICO
MELIÁ HOTELS INTERNATIONAL CONTINUES ITS GROWTH IN MEXICO WITH THE NEW ME BY MELIÁ HOTEL IN SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE
The Great Barrier Reef Eludes UNESCO Ranking
No UNESCO “in danger” listing for the Great Barrier Reef this time, but a scorching El Nino summer season is on the horizon.
Edwin Vinke and Nassau Group Launch 1742 - a Culinary and Experiential Showcase of Old Meets New
2 Michelin star chef, Edwin Vinke has launched a brand-new dining concept in the heart of Ibiza’s fortified Renaissance town, Dalt Vila. 30 years after launching his award-winning restaurant De Kromme Watergang
RIXOS ARRIVES IN MONTENEGRO IN THE HISTORIC PALACE, THE HERITAGE GRAND PERAST
The Heritage Grand Perast by Rixos opened in April 2023 and is the brand’s first property in Montenegro.
JW Marriott Debuts in One of China’s Most Historical Cities Xi’an
New Luxury Hotel Offers Mindful Experiences and Personalized Service in the Home of the Terracotta Warriors
Lithuania’s first Radisson Collection hotel opens in the heart of Vilnius
Radisson Hotel Group announces the introduction of its first Radisson Collection hotel to Vilnius, Lithuania - one of the largest surviving medieval towns in Northern Europe, with the re-opening of the property previously known as Radisson Blu Royal Astorija Hotel, Vilnius, after an extensive renovation.
AlUla sets the stage for the next big tourism boom
AlUla is home to historic treasures, including the Nabataean city of Hegra, Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage site, and the tombs of Dadan, the stone-built capital of the Dadanite and Lihyanite Kingdoms