Strengthening Sino-Russian Ties

During her speech at the New Year's celebration, hosted by the Russian Cultural Center in Beijing, in late December 2017, Olga Melnikova, Counsellor of...

Reviving the Spirit of Mosul

Last week, the world made a great commitment to rebuild Iraq following the recent defeat of ISIS. Recognizing the immense courage of the Iraqi...

Supporting tourism development in Africa through better measurement

In an effort to better measure tourism growth and development in Africa, UNWTO signed a Cooperation Agreement with the Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation for...

UNESCO and CHANEL empowering women in Madagascar through sustainable tourism

A new programme aims to help women in Madagascar who have missed out on the economic benefits of growing tourism. Madagascar is one of the...

South African culture, history, and heritage in Durban

Think of South Africa, and images of majestic savanna landscapes and roaming wildlife may come to mind. A South African safari is an unforgettable...

Music and art from the country of peaks and legends: Day of Afghan Culture

On 8 February 2018, the SCO Secretariat hosted the Day of Afghan Culture. Addressing the guests and participants of the event, the SCO Secretary-General thanked top...

Chinese history comes alive in Nanjing

In southern China, the ancient capital city of Nanjing beckons travelers who long to immerse themselves in Chinese history and culture. Nanjing served as the...

5 ways travel will change in 2018

As international travel gains popularity each year, new destinations are added to bucket lists and new travel gadgets and accessories appear on the market....

Fernando Hierro, new UNWTO Ambassador for Responsible Tourism

International football star Fernando Hierro has been named Ambassador for Responsible Tourism in a meeting held today at the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), with...

Maldives’ Wetlands Help Fight Climate Change

The lighthouse stands guard over the wetlands. Perched at one end of Koattey, it was built by the British who had a military base...

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