Unesco News
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.
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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
Marriott International Set to Expand Portfolio
Marriott International, Inc., today announced plans to expand its select service portfolio in Greater China with the expected addition of 30 hotels in the segment by the end of 2023.
Cuc Phuong National Park again wins at World Travel Awards 2022
The Cuc Phuong National Park, a famous tourist destination in the northern province of Ninh Binh, has once again been named “Asia’s Leading National Park”. This is the fourth consecutive year, the park has been honoured at the 29th World Travel Award (WTA) Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony held recently in Ho Chi Minh City.
Iraq ancient ruins open up to tourism after IS atrocities
Strolling along the ancient ruins of Hatra in Iraq’s north, dozens of visitors admired the site, where local initiatives seek to turn over a new leaf after a brief but brutal jihadist rule.