News: Culture

Empathy and new technology dominate discussions at Culture & Heritage Tourism Summit

Emotional connection, empathy and new technology have dominated debate at the inaugural Global Leaders Summit of the World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage. Heritage tourism…

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Sep 28, 2023 Culture / Events / Technology / Tourism / Wellness /

 
 

Saudi Arabia’s Alula showcased at ecological restoration conference in Darwin

Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) will be showcasing its ambitious regreening and rewilding projects as a Premium Sponsor of the 10th World Conference on Ecological…

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Sep 21, 2023 Culture / Environment / Tourism /

 
 

Sydney Showground to be first Australian venue to host multi-city contemporary Chinese and arts festival

Live Nation and Twenty Eight Group have announced the CCURRENTT World Tour will be held at Sydney Showground on 26th November – making it the first Australian venue to host a…

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Aug 23, 2023 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Events / Venues /

 
 

City of Sydney plans to restore and heritage list Chinatown’s Ceremonial Gates

At its August meeting, Council voted to amend the City of Sydney's local environmental plan to list the Chinatown ceremonial gates as a heritage item of local significance. The…

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Aug 23, 2023 Culture / Design / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

OzAsia Festival announces 2023 Program of theatre, music and cuisine

Contemporary dance, powerful theatre, delicious cuisine, engaging conversations and brilliant musicians are among the offerings of this year’s OzAsia Festival - Australia’s…

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Aug 20, 2023 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Events /

 
 

Impressive Opening Ceremony for Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games

The Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games officially commenced on 28th July captivating university athletes from around the world with an opening ceremony that blended historical and…

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Jul 30, 2023 Arts / Culture / Education / Events / Sport /

 
 

Sydney’s Australian Museum to host ‘blockbuster’ Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs exhibition

The Australian Museum, in cooperation with Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and World Heritage Exhibitions/Neon Global, has announced that it will host the Ramses and the…

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Jul 9, 2023 Attractions / Culture / Tourism /

 
 

New Summit launched to tackle global challenges of culture and heritage in tourism

The World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage is launching a dynamic new leadership summit to help grapple with major challenges and opportunities of culture and heritage in…

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Jun 29, 2023 Culture / Events / Tourism /

 
 

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