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11th anniversary of World Tourism Awards honors UNESCO World Heritage Centre and Dr. Zahi Hawass

Secretary General Of Egypt's Supreme Council Of Antiquities Receives Award

11th anniversary of World Tourism Awards honors UNESCO World Heritage Centre and Dr. Zahi Hawass

By eTN Staff Writer

LONDON – The 11th Annual World Tourism Awards, co-sponsored by American Express Company (AMEX), Corinthia Hotels, International Herald Tribune (IHT), and Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE), were presente

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Madain Saleh a crucial historical land mark

UNESCO Announces Inclusion On World Heritage List

Madain Saleh a crucial historical land mark

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The Director General of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Koichiro Matsuura described the site of Madain Saleh, North Western, the kingdom of Saudi Arabia as "a

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Malaysia’s Melaka and George Town added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List

Unique Architectural And Cultural Townscapes

Malaysia’s Melaka and George Town added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List

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HONG KONG - Malaysia’s Melaka and George Town have been named as two of the eight new cultural sites added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List by The World Heritage Committee at a meeting held in Queb

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Thailand’s selected protection for Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai National Park

Environment

Thailand’s selected protection for Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai National Park

By Stéphane Hanot

BANGKOK, Thailand (eTN) - In 2005, UNESCO put the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex in the Nakhon Ratchasima into its World Heritage List. UNESCO’s decision relied on the fact that the Forest Complex is home to more than 800 species of fauna, including gibbons and 392 bird species, with some of the species being endangered species.

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Cambodia develops cultural heritage and eco-tourism

Cambodia

Cambodia develops cultural heritage and eco-tourism

By Mohan Gunti

PHNOM PEHN, Cambodia (eTN) - In recent years, the government of Cambodia has given priority to the development of the country’s tourism industry, focusing on cultural and eco-tourism in order to promote the advancement of national economy and rapid poverty alleviation.

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