New Seven Wonders of the World is a project that attempts to revive the
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World concept with a list of modern wonders. A popularity poll was organized by the private New 7 Wonders Foundation, with winners announced on
July 7,
2007 in
Lisbon,
Portugal.
[1]The
Swiss-based non-governmental, non-profit foundation[
not in citation given] New 7 Wonders Foundation claims more than 100 million votes were cast through the Internet or by telephone. Since nothing prevented fans, government or tourism agencies from casting multiple votes, the poll is considered "decidedly unscientific".
[2] According to
John Zogby, founder and current President/CEO of the Washington-based polling organization
Zogby International, New 7 Wonders Foundation drove “the largest poll on record”.
[1]The New 7 Wonders Foundation, established in 2001, is committed to investing 50% of excess revenue in global good causes related to monument preservation and reconstruction. It has relied on private donations, the sale of merchandise such as shirts and cups, and revenue from selling broadcasting rights to obtain funds.
[3]The program drew a wide range of official reaction. Some countries touted their finalist and tried to get more votes cast for it, while others downplayed or criticized the contest.
[2][1] After supporting the New 7 Wonders Foundation at the beginning of the campaign, with providing advice on nominee selection,
UNESCO has distanced itself from the undertaking in 2007.
[4] [5] Many monuments were supported by dedicated websites or strong placements on national websites. National figures and celebrities promoted the New 7 Wonders campaign in many countries.
[6]New 7 WondersThis project offered the public the opportunity to vote for the new seven wonders of the world. Results were announced on 7 July 2007.
http://www.new7wonders.com