Destinations
Island hopping in the Philippines’ sustainable tropical paradise
by Sponsored by Philippines Department of Tourism
Want to provide a guilt-free tropical island getaway for clients with sustainability on their minds? The Philippines’ crown jewel, Boracay, is set to emerge from the global pandemic as a leading destination in this travel space.
Cruise
Venice to ban large cruise ships after UNESCO threatens to “blacklist” city
by Ali Coulton
The Italian government made the urgent decree after the United Nations threatened to put one of its biggest tourist hotspots in the naughty corner.
Destinations
IN PICTURES: Check out Southeast Asia’s thriving street art hub
by Sponsored by Tourism Malaysia
ATTN urban adventurers: did you know that Malaysia is home to some of the most Instagrammable street art in the world?
Destinations
6,000-year-old Aboriginal site among 29 new UNESCO World Heritage listings 2019
by Christian Fleetwood
An ancient Aboriginal landscape has been added to this year’s list of World Heritage Sites, alongside the ruins of ancient Babylon in Iraq and the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright in the US, to name a few.
News
Tourists may be able to visit Syria’s ancient city of Palmyra as early as 2019
After being partially destroyed by ISIS, reconstruction efforts are underway to reopen the ancient wonder to tourists.
Destinations
Top 10 bucket list UNESCO sites
by Vanessa Bussoletti
To celebrate World Heritage Day, we’ve rounded up the 10 best heritage listed sites to add to your bucket list. Aren’t we just the sweetest?
Cruise
Royal Caribbean set to sail Cuba in 2017
by Sophie Harrison
The gem of the Caribbean is like you’ve never sailed before…
Destinations
Blue Helmets to protect heritage sites
by AFP
Italy says UNESCO has approved its suggestion to have the United Nation’s famous Blue Helmets protect heritage sites around the world from attacks by Islamist militants.
Destinations
UNESCO lists Champagne vineyards
by AFP
Crack open a bottle to celebrate – the world’s most renowned sparkling wine vineyard has been listed as a world heritage site.
Destinations
UNESCO decision great for reef promotion
by Melissa Grant - AAP
UNESCO’s intense scrutiny of the Great Barrier Reef has created a unique opportunity to promote the natural wonder to the world.
Destinations
Reef not endangered, but UNESCO to monitor
Australia has dodged the “endangered” bullet, but there’s still a long way to go to keep the Great Barrier Reef protected.
Destinations
Quake-hit Nepal reopens heritage sites
by AFP
Nepal has reopened its heritage sites, despite warnings from UNESCO that some structures are still unstable.