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World Tourism Day 2016 emphasizes accessible tourism for all

​Participants of the World Tourism Day 2016, which was held in Thai capital Bangkok Tuesday, called for more accessible tourism for everyone, especially those with disabilities and senior citizens.

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China announces squad for final round of 2018 World Cup Asian qualifiers

The Chinese Football Association has announced a 24-man squad for their 2018 World Cup Asian qualifiers final round against Syria and Uzbekistan here on Thursday.

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Fashion Access and Cashmere World: Looking Ahead to SS 2017

Asia's leading fashion accessories fair Fashion Access and Cashmere World open their doors today for fashion professionals and buyers looking for those special items for their boutique collections for Spring/ Summer 2017.

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"Accessible tourism" to become theme for 2016 World Tourism Day: UNWTO

​The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) confirmed on Tuesday that "accessible tourism" would become this year's theme for World Tourism Day on Sept. 27.

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U.S. returns to 1 World Trade Center 15 years after attacks

The U.S. federal government on Friday marked its return to the rebuilt 1 World Trade Center, moving its New York City offices back to Lower Manhattan 15 years after the Sept. 11 attacks that had reduced the site to rubble.

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St. Petersburg named best tourist destination in Europe again

​St. Petersburg won the World Travel Awards' best tourist destination in Europe' nomination for two consecutive years, the offical site of World Travel Awards said on Monday.

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"Burkini" could save lives through skin cancer protection: experts

While debate about the "burkini" swimwear continues on in European politics, skin cancer experts gathered for a congress in Austria claim the full-body swimming costume may actually save lives.

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Santas from all over the world meet to talk shop

With just five months until Christmas, Santas from around the world are gathering in Copenhagen for a mid-season break at the annual World Santa Claus Congress.

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China to step up protection at Shennongjia UNESCO site

Following the inclusion of central China's Shennongjia on UNESCO's World Heritage list on Sunday, a series of protection measures and plans will debut, local authorities said Monday.

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12 new sites added to World Heritage List on final day of session

The World Heritage Committee on Sunday evening agreed to put 12 new sites on the World Heritage List before ending its 40th session in Istanbul.

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China's Hubei Shennongjia added to World Heritage List

​The 40th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Istanbul on Sunday decided to put China' s Hubei Shennongjia on the prestigious World Heritage List as a natural site, bringing to 50 the number of listed Chinese sites.

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Tanzania shines at World Heritage Committee forum

Tanzania got a standing ovation during the 40th World Heritage Committee meeting in Istanbul, Turkey due to the country's well-preserved World Heritage site and the fact that even the latest UNESCO's declaration was announced from here.

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World heritage session seeks to eliminate risk factors threatening heritage

The World Heritage Committee, at its 40th session in Istanbul, on Thursday recommended strong measures seeking to eliminate or mitigate the risk factors that have been threatening the heritage sites around the world.

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World Heritage Committee set to review nomination of 29 new sites

​The World Heritage Committee is set to review the nomination of 29 new sites during its 40th session slated for July 10-20 in Istanbul, a Turkish government official said on Monday.

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China's Wanda becomes exclusive partner of FIBA for global basketball

For the period of four basketball World Cups up to 2033, China's Wanda Group will be the exclusive partner of the Federation of International Basketball (FIBA) for their worldwide sponsorship, the sale of licensing rights and global marketing.

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World Oceans Day

World Oceans Day, a UN-designated day held annually on June 8, aims to arouse people's consciousness to preserve oceans on Earth.

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WEF marks 25th year in Asia,Cambodian PM raises doubts on ASEAN Economic Community

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen questioned yesterday the extent of the ASEAN Economic Community’s (AEC) commitment towards forming an inclusive economic region as countries continue to compete with each other for agricultural exports and inflows of foreign direct investment on the 25th World Economic Forum in Kuala Lumpur.