Two of the world’s most remarkable open-air heritage destinations, AlUla in north-west Saudi Arabia and Pompeii in southern Italy, have come together in a new collaboration that will redefine how travellers experience the past. UNESCO World Heritage destinations unite to share knowledge, improve conservation, and inspire travellers through living history and cultural exchange.

After years of captivating visitors with their fairytale charm, the legendary castles of King Ludwig II have now been officially recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. To celebrate this honor, The Charles, a Rocco Forte Hotel, is offering guests the opportunity to experience these architectural masterpieces up close with individually organised tours to each of the four castles, steeped in history, fantasy, and royal grandeur.

The world has witnessed the heartbreaking fragility of cultural heritage in recent years, as disasters and conflicts erase millenniums of history in a matter of minutes. Wildfires and earthquakes have crumbled priceless temples and monuments, and wars and armed conflicts have turned iconic landmarks into rubble.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have added China’s Spring Festival to its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The recognition celebrates the Spring Festival’s important role in fostering social practices and community spirit as the Chinese people welcome their traditional New Year. The designation will further boost Shanghai as a must-visit destination during this year ’s Spring Festival celebrations .

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Huangshan Hengjiangwan, a modern getaway set amidst the beautiful Huangshan city in China. Nestled along the serene banks of the Hengjiang Wetland Park, this hotel offers an idyllic retreat for travelers seeking to explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Huangshan and to immerse themselves in the rich cultural heritage of Huizhou’s mountains, rivers and valleys.

As Brussels prepares to host its iconic Flower Carpet display, Hotel Amigo, a Rocco Forte hotel, announces Flower Cocktails at Bar Magritte, a new drinks list inspired by the world-famous floral masterpiece. The bi-annual event is a summer tradition in Brussels that sees the Grand Place, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, transformed into a vibrant carpet-like tapestry of colourful blooms from 15th to 18th August.