With the lion's share of UNESCO's 24 new World Heritage sites in Pacific Asia, PATA UK & Ireland's sustainability spokesperson has noted the region's appeal to "curious travellers with a deep interest in history."
UNESCO has designated sites in China, Japan, Malaysia, India, and Thailand, with six of the 24 in total across Pacific Asia.
Dee Edwards, PATA UK & Ireland sustainability spokesperson and director of Tell Tale Travel, said, "The addition of these sites to the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage list further highlights the rich history and heritage of Pacific Asia. Curious travellers with a deep interest in history have even more exciting reasons to book travel to these destination favourites now.
"With a wealth of new attractions on the map, the region continues to cement itself as a genuine cultural tourism hotspot especially for those seeking conservation driven experiences."
The diaspora of the region's historic sites prime it for multi-centre itineraries, as Edwards continued, "Multi-centre itineraries are on the rise again and with increasing numbers of travellers looking to stay longer to explore more these new UNESCO sites provide further unique angles for travellers to explore multiple countries in one trip, maximising their time in the region."
Edwards' own Tell Tale Travel offers a two-week Thailand trip ticking off the nation's new UNESCO site, Phu Phrabat Historical Park, among other cultural highlights, from £2,275 per person with direct flights from the UK. www.telltaletravel.co.uk
