Two of UNESCO’s strategic priorities are highlighted in this new issue: the revitalisation of heritage in conflict-affected ...

UNESCO has launched “Your Heritage, Your Story”, a new podcast series that brings World Heritage sites of Latin America and ...

With UNESCO’s active contribution, cultural and natural heritage have been increasingly recognized as a key dimension of climate adaptation and resilience. This momentum was reinforced at COP30 with ...

Vietnam is preparing to nominate the Oc Eo–Ba The archaeological site in An Giang province, southern Vietnam, for UNESCO ...

UNESCO has added Italian cuisine to the intangible cultural heritage list. The first worldwide. TRAVELBOOK has the details. Today is an especially good day for pizza and pasta. The United Nations’ ...

UNESCO recently announced new additions to its list of World Heritage Sites. From a white sand cliff in Denmark to a coastal region in West Africa, the list includes stunning and important ...

From a Disney-worthy castle to a field of megalithic structures—32 historically significant sites have just joined the illustrious ranks of UNESCO World Heritage List. Created to recognize and ...

UNESCO has designated Jamaica's Port Royal as a World Heritage site. Port Royal is known for its history as a pirate haven and its role in the transatlantic slave trade. A 1692 earthquake submerged a ...

An annual winter event of lighting up traditional thatched-roof houses has begun at a UNESCO World Heritage site in central ...

The United States is withdrawing from UNESCO, effective at the end of 2026. UNESCO is a longstanding organization formed on the heels of World War II with goals of global peace and security. Several ...

What Is UNESCO and Why Does It Matter to Travelers? UNESCO stands for the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. It began in 1945. Its goal is to help countries work ...