Skift

Tourism

Afghanistan’s Bamiyan site threatened again, this time by unchecked development

  • Skift
    • Skift Take
    Bamiyan has gone through enough destruction, can the govt. step in to check the overenthusiastic development in the name of attracting tourists?
    — Skift
    View on Skift.com

    Bamiyan Valley in Afghanistan, a UNESCO world heritage site, once boasted two monumental statues of standing Buddhas carved into the side of a cliff, until they were destroyed by Taliban. Now as tourism/development returns, a renowned Afghan archaeologist has raised concern about unregulated development in the area, which he says threatens other ancient Buddhist structures and artefacts thought to be buried there.

    Subscribe Now

    Already a member?

    Already a member?

    Subscribe to Skift Pro to get unlimited access to stories like these

    Subscribe Now

    Already a member?

    Up Next

    Business Travel

    Hotels Are Deciding Whether Selling Co-Working Space Instead of Beds Is Worth It

    Hoteliers will need to crack new metrics like desk occupancy, pricing plans and even social media credibility to help any co-working venture succeed.

    Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

    Airlines

    Aviation Insurers Hold Back on Afghanistan Flights After U.S. Troops Leave

    Airline insurers want more security and proper air traffic control at Kabul's airport before restarting their coverage of commercial flights there. The concerns are understandable.

    Carolyn Cohn and Noor Zainab Hussain, Reuters | 3 years ago

    Hotels

    Airbnb Set to Provide Temporary Housing for 20,000 Afghan Refugees

    While it's uncertain where the Afghan refugees will eventually be resettled, Airbnb's decision to house them temporarily will undoubtedly give them a new lease on life after being evacuated — and the homesharing giant PR bonafides.

    Sanjana Shivdas, Reuters | 3 years ago

    Exit mobile version