After calling for a conversation about the work of New7Wonders, Founder-President, Bernard Weber, responds to questions in this video message posted on YouTube. Speaking from his office in the Heidi Weber Museum in Zurich, Switzerland, Bernard Weber also urged the internet community to get involved in the latest New7Wonders campaign,…
Jeju Island officially confirmed a Wonder of Nature
Zurich/Switzerland: "Jeju Island is now confirmed as one of the New7Wonders of Nature. Congratulations!" So wrote Bernard Weber, Founder-President of New7Wonders, in a letter to Professor Chung Un-chan, chairman of the national committee to vote for Jeju Island.
Thanking Professor Chung and the other members of the committee, including Governor Woo…
New7Wonders Founder-President calls for conversation
Bernard Weber, the Founder-President of New7Wonders, is calling for a conversation about the work of the organization in a video message posted on YouTube. He's urging internet users the world over to use Moderator, the YouTube function that allows people to ask questions in text and video form, to engage…
New7Wonders team celebrates campaign success
The Munich-based New7Wonders team recently celebrated its role in bringing the New7Wonders of Nature campaign to a successful conclusion with a festive evening in the Bavarian capital. The hectic weeks leading up to the final day of voting on 11.11.11 were recalled, and the achievement of maintaining the 24/7 campaign…
Jubilation reflected in global media coverage
The announcement of the New7Wonders of Nature was covered by media around the world. Commentary ranged from the delight expressed by the 7 named to the graceful acceptance of the result by the 21 other Finalists. Here is a sample of the global reporting:
USA: "The people have spoken. Millions…
Announcing the provisional New7Wonders of Nature
The provisional New7Wonders of Nature are, in alphabetical order: Amazon, Halong Bay, Iguazu Falls, Jeju Island, Komodo, Puerto Princesa Underground River, Table Mountain. Here, Bernard Weber, Founder-President of New7Wonders, announces the names of the provisional New7Wonders of Nature at the New7Wonders headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland.
The New7Wonders of Nature are…
The first count of the global vote to elect the New7Wonders of Nature has been announced. In alphabetical order, they are: Amazon, Halong Bay, Iguazu Falls, Jeju Island, Komodo, Puerto Princesa Underground River, Table Mountain.
Announcing the results at the headquarters of the New7Wonders Foundation in Zurich, Switzerland, Bernard Weber, Founder-President…
Top 14 Finalists in the New7Wonders of Nature
Based on the counting of votes at this point, New7Wonders can now reveal the names of the top 14 Finalists in the New7Wonders of Nature. They are, in alphabetical order:
Amazon, Bu Tinah Island, Dead Sea, Great Barrier Reef, Halong Bay, Iguazu Falls, Jeita Grotto, Jeju Island, Kilimanjaro, Komodo, Masurian Lake…
New7Wonders Founder-President says “Thanks!”
Zurich/Switzerland : Now that voting for the New7Wonders of Nature has ended and counting of the votes has begun, I would like to express my sincere thanks for your support during the campaign. By taking the time to take part, you have shown that you care about something that is…
International SMS voting for New7Wonders of Nature
Zurich/Switzerland: New7Wonders has set up an international SMS voting line which is available worldwide. Voters can now send their chosen Finalist keyword to one number, accessible worldwide from most countries and mobile operators.
Here's how it works: Send the chosen word by SMS text to +2489 88888 — and the…