‘Songkran in Thailand, traditional Thai New Year festival’, received UNESCO’s official designation as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.

With favorable winds and the guidance of the open seas, Four Seasons joyfully extends an invitation to travelers to uncover the maritime wonders of Palau aboard the Four Seasons Explorer. Eco-adventurers, diving enthusiasts, and cultural explorers now have the opportunity to delve into the pristine wilderness of over 340 islands, vast protected marine territories, and a 4,000-year-old culture. All of this can be experienced while basking in the warmth and hospitality of Four Seasons from the decks of this opulent catamaran.

On December 5, the “Macao･Creative City of Gastronomy” 2023 work meeting took place, marking a return to the physical format. During the session, the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) provided attendees with updates on the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) and Macao’s progress as a Creative City of Gastronomy, along with outlining the work plan for 2024.

The Chichibu (Yomatsuri) Night Festival has been registered as a world cultural heritage event in 2016 The festival attracted many people from around the world.

The Department of Tourism (DOT) celebrates the inclusion of Clark International Airport (CRK) as one of the world’s most beautiful airports this year

A devastating earthquake struck remote western Nepal, claiming more than 150 lives. The tremors were strongly felt even in the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu, and neighbouring Indian cities like Delhi and Kolkata. The affected districts, Jajarkot and West Rukum, located 500 km west of Kathmandu, have prompted a swift response from security forces engaged in rescue efforts.

New Lanark World Heritage Site is preparing to organize the first-ever nonference on the 16 th of November this year, collaborating with UNESCO Refugee Integration through Languages and Arts (RILA) along with the University of Glasgow.  Bordering on a traditional meeting, the nonference presents rendezvous, interactivity along …

A prehistoric site in the occupied West Bank’s ancient city of Jericho has fuelled Palestinian expectations of a tourism boom after UNESCO designated it a World Heritage site. Only a few dozen people braved the noon warmth to go around …

Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji, revered as a sacred site and cherished for its symmetrical beauty, faces a grave crisis due to an influx of tourists that has led to rampant pollution and overcrowding. The mountain, which straddles Yamanashi and Shizuoka …

In Venice, the tourist hotspots risks joining the “endangered” list of UNESCO as over tourism carries on overwhelming this ancient city of Italy. The top budget official of Venice, Michele Zuin, said that they are keeping no stones unturned to …