The World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage

NEW REPORT SHOWCASES INDIA’S GLOBAL HERITAGE TOURISM LEADER POTENTIAL. In India, the heritage tourism sector is thriving. The country has 42 #worldheritage properties, including cultural and natural sites. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) protects 3,687 national monuments. Revenue from ticketed ASI #monuments increased significantly from INR 101.5 crore in 2021-2022 to INR 252.85 crore in 2022-2023. Digital engagement. has also grown, with virtual tours available for popular sites like the Taj Mahal and Qutub Minar. Agra and Delhi saw the highest tourist footfalls. The #heritage #tourism sector, a significant contributor to job creation and economic growth, is undergoing a transformative phase. To showcase its importance, address challenges, and outline future strategies, the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) and KPMG in India have launched a comprehensive report titled ‘Heritage Tourism as a Tool for Sustainable Tourism’. This report was unveiled at the 13th edition of PHDCCI’s International Heritage Tourism Conclave. The W.T.A.C.H. Global Leaders Summit to be hosted in Johannesburg 13-15 October has a dedicated session on how the rapid development in Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is transforming the world and how people think, act, and interact with this and other new technologies. Dean van Aswegen of Breda University of Applied Sciences will share how tourism is set to embrace A.I. now and into the future. This is set to be the most significant tourism development in a generation, so don't miss it! Register at WTACHGLS.com For more click here: https://lnkd.in/gagUS_G6 Nigel Fell Gerard (Ged) Brown 🌏 Carolyn Childs CMRSSepti M. BukulaDr. Adyasha DasDimitris Palaiogiannis Shahram SaberChris Flynn John Perrottet Professor Perry Hobson John Harding Anne Grady Stephanie Grant Djibril Fofana Phil Hook #wtach #wtachgls.com #wtach #wtach.org/membership #culture #heritage #culturalheritage #culturalheritagetourism #culturalheritagetravel #travel #culturaltravel #culturaltourism #heritagetourism #community #communitytourism #suatainabletourism #responsibletourism #southafrica #africa #africatourism #summit #RendzoNetwork #rendzo Images courtesy of Unsplash

IT IS ONLY OUR CULTURE AND HERITAGE THAT MAKES US UNIQUE IN THE WORLD The W.T.A.C.H. Global Leaders Summit will convene public and private sector stakeholders to address critical issues concerning the future of cultural tourism and the communities living in, around, and within global heritage sites. With an unprecedented programme of international experts, industry leaders, and change advocates, the Summit will explore ways in which Travel & Tourism can better Protect, Preserve, and Promote these unique assets more Responsibly, Sustainably, and Equitably. This is the first time a summit of its kind is being held on the African continent, so do not miss your opportunity to participate. Register today at: WTACHGLS.com Early Bird Rates Still Available! The WTACH Global Leaders Summit is supported by Rendzo Network Gauteng Tourism Authority SANCB South African National Convention Bureau at South African Tourism Joburg Convention Bureau at Visit Joburg The World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage Nigel FellGerard (Ged) Brown 🌏Carolyn Childs CMRSSepti M. BukulaJudy Kepher-GonaDimitris PalaiogiannisShahram Saber John Perrottet John Harding John Koldowski Anne Grady Stephanie Grant Djibril Fofana Phil HookUNESCO Regional Office for Southern Africa Chris Flynn #wtach #wtachgls.com #wtach #wtach.org/membership #culture #heritage #culturalheritage #culturalheritagetourism #culturalheritagetravel #travel #culturaltravel #culturaltourism #heritagetourism #community #communitytourism #suatainabletourism #responsibletourism #southafrica #africa #africatourism #summit #rendzonetwork #rendzo  

WE WANT TO LEARN FROM YOU TOO...! Join Global Experts, Industry Sector Specialists, and International Institutions as we explore the future of Responsible and Sustainable Culture and Heritage in Tourism at this years WTACH Global Leaders Summit, Johannesburg, South Africa. EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION AVAILABLE TO SECURE YOUR PLACE TODAY! WTACH GLS24 is proudly brought to you by: Rendzo Network Gauteng Tourism Authority SANCB South African National Convention Bureau at South African Tourism Joburg Convention Bureau at Visit Joburg The World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage Nigel FellGerard (Ged) Brown 🌏 Carolyn Childs CMRSSepti M. BukulaDimitris Palaiogiannis Shahram Saber Phil Hook Erina Loo Dr. Adyasha Das John Perrottet Judy Kepher-GonaJohn Harding John Nauright Chris Flynn #wtach #wtachgls.com #rendzonetwork #rendzo #culturalheritagetourism #culturalheritage #culture #heritage #heritagetourism #community #communitytourism #africa #southafrica #johnnesburg #africanculture #summit #africatourism #sustainabletourism #responsibletourism #protect #prosper

The Hawa Mahal or ‘Palace Of The Winds' - Jaipur India The Hawa Mahal or ‘Palace Of The Winds', the now famous architectural marvel located in the heart of the beautiful Pink City of Jaipur in Rajasthan, BHARAT (India) The Hawa Mahal, was completed in 1799 and today is one of India’s most recognised historic buildings. One of the Jewels in the Crown of Jaipur City, it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2019. Designed by Lal Chand Ustashi, the five-floor exterior of the Hawa Mahal is akin to a honeycomb, with 953 small windows called Jharokhas all superbly decorated with intricate latticework. But what makes this building such a work of art is the use of the red, yellow, black, rainbow and pink sandstone used in its construction. Jaipur was the first “planned city” of King Sawai Jai Singh, an astronomer who used #planetary positions as his guide when deciding on the orientation and positions of the structures. He moved his kingdom’s capital from the nearby village of Amer to Jaipur in 1727. Today Hawa Mahal Is one of India's most recognised historic buildings attracting around 1 million visitors annually. Nigel Fell Gerard (Ged) Brown 🌏 Carolyn Childs CMRS Dr. Adyasha Das Shahram SaberPhil HookJohn Koldowski John Harding Chris Flynn Incredible India, Ministry of Tourism, IndiaIndia Tourism Development CorporationThe World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage #wtach #wtachgls #culturalheritagetourism #culturalheritage #culture #heritage #heritagetourism #indianculture #indianhistory #diwali #ancient #india #rajasthan #jaipur #visitindia Images by Pixabay & Unsplash

IT IS ONLY OUR CULTURE AND HERITAGE THAT MAKES US UNIQUE IN THE WORLD The W.T.A.C.H. Global Leaders Summit will convene public and private sector stakeholders to address critical issues concerning the future of cultural tourism and the communities living in, around, and within global heritage sites. With an unprecedented programme of international experts, industry leaders, and change advocates, the Summit will explore ways in which Travel & Tourism can better Protect, Preserve, and Promote these unique assets more Responsibly, Sustainably, and Equitably. This is the first time a summit of its kind is being held on the African continent, so do not miss your opportunity to participate. Register today at: WTACHGLS.com Early Bird Rates Still Available! The WTACH Global Leaders Summit is supported by Rendzo Network Gauteng Tourism Authority SANCB South African National Convention Bureau at South African Tourism Joburg Convention Bureau at Visit Joburg The World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage Nigel FellGerard (Ged) Brown 🌏Carolyn Childs CMRSSepti M. BukulaJudy Kepher-GonaDimitris PalaiogiannisShahram Saber John Perrottet John Harding Anne Grady Stephanie Grant Djibril FofanaPhil HookErina Loo UNESCO Regional Office for Southern Africa Chris Flynn #wtach #wtachgls.com #wtach #wtach.org/membership #culture #heritage #culturalheritage #culturalheritagetourism #tourism #culturalheritagetravel #travel #culturaltravel #culturaltourism #heritagetourism #community #communitytourism #suatainabletourism #responsibletourism #southafrica #africa #africatourism #summit #rendzonetwork #rendzo Image courtesy of Unspash  

EU-funded, Sustainable Tourism Project Opens Up Europe's Ancient Salt Route This is precisely the type of long term planning needed to ensure remnants of our historical past are protected, preserved and secured in ways that benefit both tourist and local economies. Anne Grady, Head Advisor to the EU Parliament will be presenting at this year's WTACH Global Leaders Summit to be held in Johannesburg 13-15 October. You register visit: WTACHGLS.com Nigel FellCarolyn Childs CMRSGerard (Ged) Brown 🌏Dimitris PalaiogiannisSepti M. BukulaJohn PerrottetJohn KoldowskiJohn HardingChris FlynnThe World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage #wtach #wtachgls.com #wtach #wtach.org/membership #culture #heritage #culturalheritage #culturalheritagetourism #culturalheritagetravel #travel #culturaltravel #culturaltourism #heritagetourism #community #communitytourism #suatainabletourism #responsibletourism #southafrica #africa #africatourism #summit #RendzoNetwork #rendzo

What happens when a destination focuses on tourism growth and profit for some as opposed to value and prosperity for all? You end up with local people who have been forced to live with the nightmare of having their daily lives ruined due to a lack of responsible tourism planning and strategy fighting back the only way they can. With all the promises we heard during COVID about restarting more responsibly, sustainable, and equitably, how did we get to this place? The World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage Nigel Fell Gerard (Ged) Brown 🌏 Carolyn Childs CMRS

IT IS ONLY OUR CULTURE AND HERITAGE THAT MAKES US UNIQUE IN THE WORLD The W.T.A.C.H. Global Leaders Summit will convene public and private sector stakeholders to address critical issues concerning the future of cultural tourism and the communities living in, around, and within global heritage sites. With an unprecedented programme of international experts, industry leaders, and change advocates, the Summit will explore ways in which Travel & Tourism can better Protect, Preserve, and Promote these unique assets more Responsibly, Sustainably, and Equitably. This is the first time a summit of its kind is being held on the African continent, so do not miss your opportunity to participate. Register today at: WTACHGLS.com Early Bird Rates Still Available! The WTACH Global Leaders Summit is supported by Rendzo Network Gauteng Tourism Authority SANCB South African National Convention Bureau at South African Tourism Joburg Convention Bureau at Visit Joburg The World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage Nigel FellGerard (Ged) Brown 🌏Carolyn Childs CMRSSepti M. BukulaJudy Kepher-GonaDimitris PalaiogiannisShahram Saber John Perrottet John Harding Anne GradyStephanie Grant Djibril FofanaPhil HookUNESCO Regional Office for Southern Africa Chris Flynn #wtach #wtachgls.com #wtach #wtach.org/membership #culture #heritage #culturalheritage #culturalheritagetourism #culturalheritagetravel #travel #culturaltravel #culturaltourism #heritagetourism #community #communitytourism #suatainabletourism #responsibletourism #southafrica #africa #africatourism #summit #rendzonetwork #rendzo  

WHAT WE DO... OR DON’T DO TODAY… IMPACTS AND INFLUENCES THE GENERATIONS OF TOMORROW. Increasingly, struggling societies cannot afford to join forces with developed economies to fight the issues we all face, such as the climate crisis. Investment in capacity building and education can help make a sustained difference from revenues that comes from responsible and sustainable travel and tourism plans and policies. The W.T.A.C.H. Global Leaders Summit is an opportunity for international professionals united by a shared mission to connect and collaborate on how to tackle challenges associated with placemaking, developing, and managing tourism, investment, and heritage in both intangible and built environments. With an unprecedented line up of global experts and thought leaders we invite you to join us in Johannesburg to determine how to better protect, preserve, and respect the people/s and places we seek to promote and prosper from. EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION AVAILABLE TO SECURE YOUR PLACE TODAY! Visit: WTACHGLS.com WTACH GLS24 is proudly brought to you by: Rendzo Network Gauteng Tourism Authority SANCB South African National Convention Bureau at South African Tourism Joburg Convention Bureau at Visit Joburg The World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage Nigel FellGerard (Ged) Brown 🌏Carolyn Childs CMRSSepti M. BukulaDimitris PalaiogiannisShahram SaberDebbie FlynnPhil HookErina Loo Dr. Adyasha DasJohn Perrottet Judy Kepher-GonaJohn Harding John Nauright Anne Grady Chris Flynn #wtach #wtachgls.com #rendzonetwork #rendzo #culturalheritagetourism #culturalheritage #culture #heritage #heritagetourism #community #communitytourism #africa #southafrica #johnnesburg #africanculture #summit #africatourism #sustainabletourism #responsibletourism #protect #prosper

World's Oldest Cave Art Found in Indonesia The oldest example of figurative cave art has been discovered in the Indonesian Island of South Sulawesi by Australian and Indonesian scientists. The painting of a wild pig and three human-like figures is at least 51,200 years old, more than 5,000 years older than the previous oldest cave art. Nigel FellThe World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage