World Heritage Sites have been featured in the news recently - firstly, the declassification of Liverpool's waterfront -
Then the new designation of Wales' slate landscape -
Short film on BBC News here -
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-57986167
NOW YOU CAN EXPLORE WORLD HERITAGE SITES THROUGH VIRTUAL TRIPS -
Link:
https://artsandculture.google.com/project/explore-world-heritage
In the difficult days of the COVID pandemic, virtual travel has become a replacement for many overseas trips. Google is lending a hand by providing an opportunity to tour a selection of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites from the comfort of your armchair.
Google has recognized that the pandemic has caused a huge amount of damage to the global tourism industry:
Cultural tourism, which accounts for 40% of the entire tourism market, is hurting, with the number of international tourists dropping by 75% in 2020 compared to 2019. Following the closure of concert halls, theatres, bookstores and cinemas, the royalties collected by creators may have dropped by as much as 35% in 2020 — a €3.5 billion loss globally. Museums have been particularly affected by the pandemic, as 90% have closed their doors during the crisis and, according to the International Council of Museums (ICOM), more than 10% may never reopen.
The tours themselves vary from place to place. For some, you're dropped into a Google Street view near the site, allowing you to walk around and see the sights. Other places are represented by slideshows which tell you more about the place.
If you feel like exploring the world from your living room, be sure to check out the link above and explore the tours you can take.
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