TOURISM RISES AT UNESCO WORLD WAR MEMORIAL SITES
A total of 139 memorial sites to the Great War were inscribed on the World Heritage List by an international organization. These sites, located in Flanders, Wallonia, North and North-East France, are ...
VENICE THREATENED BY TOURISM AND GLOBAL WARMING
On July 31st, UNESCO suggested adding Venice to the List of World Heritage in Danger because of a lack of efficient measures to prevent the site's deterioration. This is mainly due to the impact of ma ...
VENICE WILL CHARGE ADMISSION TO VISITORS FROM SPRING 2024
The City Council of Venice, located in northeastern Italy and known for its canals, has passed a resolution requiring visitors to pay an entrance fee or an "access contribution." Initially, the fee wi ...
LARGE CRUISE SHIPS TO BE BACK TO VENICE IN 2027
Although cruising has a small part to play in Venice's issues, the recent decision by the authorities was quite surprising. Starting in 2027, larger cruise ships will be allowed access to Venice. ...
ANGKOR SITE RELOCATION PROGRAM CRITICIZED BY AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
Amnesty International, a non-governmental organization, has published a report criticizing the displacement of 10,000 families living near the UNESCO World Heritage site in Cambodia. While Phnom Penh ...
