Latest Article | Jun 25, 2022
Indonesia and New7Wonders have a historic relationship over more than 12 years. This was reactivated during a series of meetings in Jakarta with leading representatives of the Indonesian travel industry. The New7Wonders Director Jean-Paul de la Fuente met with the Indonesian chapter of the Pacific Asian Tourism Association , specifically…
Expo 2020 Dubai: further unveilings
On February 8, 2022, the unveilings of the Wonder Markers continued. The Wonder Marker in honour of the Colombian portion of the Amazon rainforest and river was revealed at the Colombian pavilion. The Wonder Marker clearly states the distance between the pavilion and the largest rainforest in the world. “Colombia…
The Unveiling of the first Wonder Markers
What exactly is a Wonder Marker? Wonder Markers are specially designed signposts that will be placed at each of the sites of the New 7 Wonders of the World and the New 7 Wonders of Nature. The signposts will make it easy for visitors of these sites to understand the respective…
The importance of reconnecting with nature
The New 7 Wonders of Nature not only serve as a reminder of the awe-inspiring effect that nature can have on humans, but also of the wonder of nature’s healing power. According to a study carried out by the European Centre for Environment & Human Health at the University of…
Table Mountain: ”an adventure park for adults”
Steven Sciriha, a Maltese telecom solutions consultant based in Munich, Germany, spoke to New7Wonders correspondent Melita Cameron-Wood about his visit to Table Mountain. Just because a visit to a site of outstanding natural beauty isn’t planned, that doesn’t make it any less enjoyable. When Steven Sciriha travelled to South Africa for…
Tutu and the ”fantastic gateway in the South”
It goes without saying that Archbishop Desmond Tutu has left an indelible mark on the world. He is remembered fondly for his infectious smile, his inspirational preaching and his unwavering battle against the injustice of the inhumane policy of apartheid. Once described by Mandela as “the voice of the voiceless”,…
National Congress of Peru commends New7Wonders
On November 25, 2021, a cross-party congressional motion was passed in recognition of the positive influence that the nation’s participation in the New7Wonders campaigns has had on the people and economy of Peru. Machu Picchu, an Inca citadel that was constructed in the 15th century on a mountain ridge in…
Ten years on and thriving…
Countless video and photo tributes were shared across the world of New7Wonders to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the New 7 Wonders of Nature campaign. This goes to show the power that this campaign had — and continues to have — in bringing people together to value and celebrate the…
7 Wonders Day 2021 celebrated across the world with “signs across the Wonders”
Zurich, Switzerland 7 July 2021 Like every year, 7 July is the official global 7 Wonders Day, and this year the new "Signs Across the Wonders" initiative united the world of New7Wonders in a simple and powerful way. Bernard Weber, President and Founder of New7Wonders said, "Everyone was connected celebrating #7WondersDay and…