Photo: Jakarta Post
The International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) recent reclassification of the Komodo dragon, a species endemic to Indonesia, as “endangered” should provide a stronger impetus for the protection of its habitat, activists and experts have said.
Source: ‘Endangered’ status should spur Komodo dragon protection: activists
Photo: CGTN
The mausoleum of the first Chinese emperor Qinshihuang reopened in northwest China’s Shaanxi Province on Friday after doors were shut in July because of a COVID-19 outbreak.
Source: Mausoleum of China’s first emperor reopens after short COVID-19 shutdown
Photo: Le Trung
Hoi An has previously been honored by Travel + Leisure many times…
Source: Vietnam’s Hoi An honored among 15 best cities in Asia
Photo: De Agostini
Derby could be next to lose its UNESCO heritage status amid plans to erect a 17-storey apartment block opposite an historic silk mill.
Source: Derby could lose Unesco title over plans to erect apartment block
Photo: Sergen Sezgin
Bursa, the birthplace of the Ottoman Empire, was elected as the 2022 Cultural Capital of the Turkic World by the International Organization of Turkic Culture on 16 September 2021.
Source: Bursa, the 2022 Cultural Capital of the Turkic World
Photo: Christian Parisey
Sanya Nayeem discovers the allure of spa towns that were once the hub of good health and wellbeing…
Source: Today’s Crossword: The best spa centres in the world are now recognised by Unesco!
Photo: Nation Thailand
A five-year plan beginning in 2023 to develop three world heritage sites in Sukhothai and Kamphaeng Phet provinces for sustainable tourism is expected to generate up to Bt30 billion in tourism income within 2027.
Source: Three world heritage sites expected to generate Bt30 billion tourism income
Photo: Parks Canada
L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, open May-October, offers adventures with a Viking settlement, craft demonstrations, artifacts, and tours.
Source: Move over Christopher Columbus … – The Norwegian American
Photo: Maximilian Barr
Members of UNESCO released their World Heritage Sites list and this year, the number of new places were far more than in previous years.
Photo: Nurphoto
Several countries still restrict Americans from flying for leisure travel, and it can even be difficult for essential travel reasons.
Photo: Rupi Mangat
By volume, Lake Turkana is the world’s fourth-largest salt lake after the Caspian Sea.
Source: Timeless Turkana now in flux
Photo: Kurdistan 24
Source: KRG allocates nearly 10 billion IQD to revitalize heritage sites
Photo: Getty
Italy has expressed anger at a recent European Commission decision to consider an application by Croatia for protected status for their Prosek wine.
Source: Bubble Trouble: Italy’s Prosecco Producers Outraged Over Protection For Croatian Prosek
Kathmandu is a fascinating city in the heart of Nepal nestled below the jagged, snowy peaks of the majestic Himalayas.
Photo: Malta Independent
Heritage Malta is voicing its concern with regard to the effects of a proposed solar farm in Triq San Pietru, Mġarr, on rain catchment in the vicinity of the Ta’ Ħaġrat archaeological site.
Photo: Derby Telegraph
Culture experts Unesco express concern about Derwent Mills policy…
Source: Body expresses concerns over Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site
Photo: Getty
Looking for the perfect ski vacation this winter? Look no further.
Source: World’s Best Skiing: Your Perfect Ultimate Ski Trip For This Winter
Photo: Shutterstock
The great spa towns of Europe shaped politics, the arts and wellbeing in the 18th and 19th centuries. They are still a magical experience today.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Taliesin Preservation
Source: UNESCO World Heritage Plaque Unveils Today at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin
