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World Heritage siteAny of various areas or objects designated as having “outstanding universal value” under the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. This convention, adopted by UNESCO in 1972, provides for international cooperation in preserving and protecting cultural and natural treasures throughout the world. Each site on the list is under strict legal protection by the government of the nation in which it is situated. Among the cultural sites are many of the world's most famous buildings. The ratio of cultural to natural sites on the list is roughly three to one. |
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts expanded its portfolio in Asia Pacific significantly since last year with the opening of its first resort in China, Sheraton Sanya Resort, Hainan Island, China, followed by Sheraton Jiuzhaigou Resort in the World Natural Heritage site of Sichuan province, China, Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort in Thailand, The Westin Resort Nusa |
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