Tag: Cultural Heritage Tourism
Vietnamese artisans gain global exposure through tourism experiences
The tourism industry plays a growing role in supporting the preservation and promotion of the culture and traditions of the communities it works with,...
Ulsan’s stone age petroglyphs earn World Heritage status
The petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream in Ulsan have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming South Korea’s 17th World Heritage Site...
Malaysia strengthens museum sector ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026
Malaysia is intensifying efforts to position museums as central tourism assets in preparation for Visit Malaysia Year 2026 with new laws and infrastructure upgrades...
Explore a different side of South Korea
The south-eastern Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam region is home to a variety of cultural sites, wellness attractions, and outdoor landscapes
Connecting old and new
Ayutthaya is actively shaping the future of Thai tourism through a blend of historical charm, modern amenities, and pop culture appeal
Thai tourism history course to launch in 2024
Travel trade historian Imtiaz Muqbil is poised to launch a 55-module course in 2024 that will unravel the history of Thai tourism.
The course casts...
Wholesome villages
UNWTO’s effort to support rural development through tourism birthed the Best Tourism Villages initiative in 2021. Of the 70 tourism villages inducted into this stringent programme so far, 14 are in Asia. Karen Yue spots six that you can support through your tours
PATA, Airbnb to discuss cultural heritage tourism in July webinar
A quartet of speakers from the private and public sectors will come together to discuss best practices in cultural heritage tourism during the PATA...
