Seabourn and UNESCO have been working on their partnership for quite some time now, a number of ways.  Promising and delivering a deeper appreciation for the many World Heritage sites the world’s finest luxury cruise line visits around the world, Seabourn today announced the next group of speakers for their Seabourn Conversations program.  It’s the latest in  the Seabourn UNESCO partnership, an ongoing effort that adds real value to sailing with the ultra luxury cruise line
 
“UNESCO’s vital role in encouraging cultural understanding and preservation always makes for fascinating conversation on Seabourn, and the seasons ahead will continue the tradition,” said John Delaney, senior vice president, global marketing and sales for Seabourn. “The significance of educational experiences continues to grow and inspire, and we’re always excited to welcome those who lend their expertise to UNESCO to engage our guests about such important topics as sustainable tourism, culture and heritage.”
 

The Seabourn UNESCO Partnership Continues

• Dr. Catherine Hickson, (Seabourn Odyssey, May 28 & June 4), a renowned Canadian geologist who has campaigned for the inclusion of volcanic locations as part of the emerging UNESCO GeoPark system. A global consultant for geological projects, Dr. Hickson stresses the relationships between geology and human history.
• Alessandra Borchi, (Seabourn Odyssey, May 30, and Seabourn Quest,November 4), the 2013 lead UNESCO advisor in Afghanistan, a global monitoring agent for UNESCO World Heritage threatened sites, and currently offering her expertise to the Executive Office for Assistant Director-General for Culture of UNESCO.
• Dr. Ege Yildirim, (Seabourn Odyssey, June 25), an urban planner specializing in heritage conservation who has worked at the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture & Heritage, as secretary of the Turkish Conservation and Restoration Specialists Association, and has served on national delegations of the UAE and Turkey for the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. A prolific author and renowned artist, Dr. Yildirim’s attention to the symbolic aesthetics of heritage is central to her work with UNESCO.
• Ray Bondin, (Seabourn Sojourn, July 14), manager of the EU and International Programmes Office at Heritage Malta, who is involved in research, improvements and conservation of UNESCO sites on Malta and is Honorary Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of Malta to UNESCO. His work in Gozo, Sicily, and mainland Italy are foundational to the region’s heritage preservation.
• Peter Stott, (Seabourn Quest, September 11), an industrial historian, archeologist and architect, as well as an expert on the architecture of Quebec City World Heritage Site and author of the history of the U.S. National Park Service. Based in Boston, Dr. Stott imagines the importance of inclusion of North American heritage sites of the future.

Seabourn’s multi-faceted Seabourn Conversations enrichment and special guest entertainment program is diverse.  Conversation topics include culture, heritage, history, and the importance of sustainable tourism in preserving World Heritage Sites across the globe.  Seabourn Conversations are right in line with UNESCO’s mission to encourage the identification, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.
 

To view the full list of scheduled UNESCO guest speakers, click here
 

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