Unescos World Heritage News
BTN Interviews: Jalisco’s Tourism Minister Michelle Fridman ahead of 2026 World Cup
Jalisco’s Tourism Minister Michelle Fridman positioned the state as the cultural heart of Mexico, highlighting its traditions, landscapes and identity beyond beach tourism. With Guadalajara hosting FIFA World Cup matches in 2026, Jalisco aims to showcase the wider region—from tequila country to Magical Towns—underpinned by a long-term strategy focused on inclusive, high-quality tourism that leaves visitors deeply connected to Mexico.
Blue Safari Seychelles proud to make UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge
Set in the heart of the Indian Ocean in one of the world’s last untouched frontiers, Blue Safari Seychelles has signed the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge, which aims to promote sustainable travel, community resilience, and cultural heritage conservation globally.
UNESCO identifies two new World Heritage sites in Croatia
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 to eight UNESCO sites in Croatia.
UNESCO joins UNWTO to advance Silk Road tourism development
The development of a ‘Silk Road Heritage Corridors’ tourism strategy for Central Asia and China is among the main outcomes of the 3rd UNWTO Silk Road Ministers’ Meeting held at ITB Travel Trade Show. (Berlin, Germany 6 March 2013).
Rice Terraces of western Bali gets Unesco World Heritage status
After a 12 year wait, Bali has just received UNESCO World Heritage Status for its unique Subak irrigation system, which creates the stunning emerald green rice terraces that make the west of the island so well known.
Four natural and four cultural properties added to UNESCO’s list
The World Heritage Committee on Sunday inscribed eight new sites on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, including Chad’s first World Heritage property. Inscriptions will continue Monday.