Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Festival has opened its 2025-2026 season with thousands of visitors. By uniting traditional culture and modern innovations, organizers are signaling a fresh wave of tourism growth in the UAE.
Santa Fe’s International Literary Festival will make its highly anticipated return on May 15, 2026. Organizers have unveiled a lineup of featured authors, promising an event “by, for and about Santa Fe,” and reflecting the city’s celebrated literary heritage.
Día de los Muertos–inspired artworks illuminate the Center for the Arts and Sciences in Lake Jackson, offering visitors a vibrant display of cultural pride. Through each piece, the community honors heritage, creativity, and the power of art to bring people together.
Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day both fall on the second Monday of October, marking a dual holiday in the United States. While details on openings and closures remain limited, the occasions highlight distinct perspectives on America’s past.
Vietnam’s Dong Nai region is charting a new course in eco-tourism by investing in sustainable infrastructure and celebrating local heritage. The aim is to welcome global travelers who value environmental responsibility while experiencing the rich cultural tapestry of the area.
The Philippine Government is championing sustainable tourism for World Tourism Day 2025, emphasizing green practices, community-based initiatives, and inclusive growth. This milestone celebration aims to reinforce eco-friendly travel, safeguard cultural heritage, and improve long-term prospects for local communities.
Jeollanam-do is rolling out an innovative digital campaign to attract Chinese visitors, highlighting the region’s beauty, cultural richness, and contemporary travel experiences. This plan is set to boost South Korea’s overall tourism market and showcase a renewed commitment to global outreach.
Archaeologists and collectors once dug up over 1,700 Native American remains from burial grounds in Louisiana during the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, many of these ancestral remains are still waiting to be returned to their rightful communities.
A new theatrical production is turning attention to the Chicano movement’s rich history in Los Angeles. “August 29,” developed by community college performers, revisits past resistance to highlight how activism has shaped the city’s cultural identity.
After 25 years of live music and community events, Penticton’s Dream Cafe is closing its doors for good. Thanks to a $20,000 grant awarded to a local filmmaker, the much-loved venue’s story will soon be captured on film—preserving its cultural impact for generations to come.