To ensure the credibility, cultural authenticity, and long-term viability for the project, the steering committee responsible for selecting the 10 host cities should include representatives from a variety of governing bodies, cultural institutions, and economic development organizations. Here’s a list of key governing bodies and organizations that should be consulted and potentially involved in the decision-making process:

1. International & Intergovernmental Organizations

These entities provide geopolitical stability, cultural oversight, and global expertise:

•  United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

•  UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee could offer insights into historically and culturally significant sites, ensuring alignment with global heritage conservation.

•  United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

•  Advises on sustainable tourism development and economic impact, ensuring site selection aligns with global tourism strategies.

•  International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS)

•  Provides expertise on historical preservation, ensuring that each park remains authentic and respectful to its respective cultures.

•  World Bank & International Monetary Fund (IMF)

•  Could assess economic viability and regional stability, ensuring long-term sustainability for each selected city.

2. Regional & National Cultural Heritage Ministries

Each proposed city should involve the respective country’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, ensuring national representation:

•  Ministry of Culture, Government of China

•  National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), Mexico

•  Royal Commission for AlUla, Saudi Arabia

•  National Heritage Board, Singapore

•  Ministry of Arts and Cultural Heritage, Mauritius

•  National Heritage Council, South Africa

•  Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, Cambodia

•  Historic England

•  Cultural Heritage Administration, South Korea

•  Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, Nigeria

3. Economic & Investment Development Agencies

Given the massive infrastructure investment, these global and national entities should be involved:

•  World Economic Forum (WEF) – Global Future Council on Cultural Heritage

•  Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

•  African Development Bank (AfDB)

•  European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

•  International Finance Corporation (IFC)

•  National Economic Development Agencies from each shortlisted country. 

4. Indigenous and Ethnic Representation

To ensure authenticity and respect for Indigenous heritage:

•  Assembly of First Nations (AFN), Canada

•  National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), USA

•  Maori Council, New Zealand

•  Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS)

•  Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, Canada

•  Zulu Royal House, South Africa

•  Mesoamerican Indigenous Council, Latin America

•  Thai Hill Tribe Welfare Committee, Thailand

•  Mongolian Nomadic Cultural Association, Mongolia

5. International & Regional Urban Planning and Groups

Ensuring site selection is feasible and supported by local infrastructure:

•  International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP)

•  International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA)

•  Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH)

•  Smart Cities Council

•  National Infrastructure Agencies of Each Selected Country

•  Regional Sustainable Development Committees (EU, ASEAN, AU, NAFTA, MERCOSUR) 

6. Academic & Research Institutions

For data-driven decision-making, involving experts in cultural studies, history, and city planning:

•  Harvard Center for Geographic Analysis (CGA)

•  MIT Sustainable Urbanization Lab

•  University of Oxford School of Geography and the Environment

•  UNESCO Chair in Cultural Heritage Management (Multiple Universities)

•  Stanford Center for Global Heritage & Society

•  Beijing University – Heritage Conservation & Sustainable Development Program

•  Tokyo University – Institute for Advanced Asian Studies

•  African Studies Center, University of Cape Town

•  Latin American Center for Cultural Heritage (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina)

7. Major Private Sector Stakeholders

For private funding, sponsorships, and large-scale development partnerships:

•  The Walt Disney Company – Imagineering & Cultural Representation

•  Universal Creative – Themed Entertainment Development

•  LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) – Luxury and Cultural Investment

•  Blackstone Group – Large-Scale Infrastructure Investment

•  SoftBank Vision Fund – Technological Innovation in Urban Development

•  Virgin Group – Tourism & Travel Investment

•  Tencent Digital & VR Integration

•  Hyundai Development Company (HDC) – Infrastructure & Mega-Project Development

•  Hilton & Marriott Hospitality & Tourism Investments

•  AECOM & Arup Engineering & Sustainable City Development

8. Global & Regional Tourism Boards

To support all national and international travel logistics:

•  Visit Britain, Visit Japan, Visit Saudi, Visit Mexico, etc.

•  Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Tourism Working Group

•  Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO)

•  Africa Travel Association (ATA)

•  European Travel Commission (ETC)

•  ASEAN Tourism Association (ASEANTA)

9. Cultural Festival & Event Organizers

To leverage existing large-scale cultural celebrations that align with the parks:

•  Edinburgh International Festival

•  Rio Carnival (Brazil)

•  Chinese New Year Festival Committees

•  Diwali Festivals Worldwide

•  Matsuri Festival Organizers (Japan)

•  Oktoberfest Global Committee (Germany)

•  Mardi Gras New Orleans & Global Affiliates

•  Hajj & Pilgrimage Organizing Authorities

•  Pan-African Film & Arts Festival

•  SXSW (South by Southwest) – Global Innovation & Culture 

10. Digital & Media Partners

For global exposure, marketing, and VR/digital experience collaboration:

•  National Geographic Society

•  BBC Culture & Travel

•  The History Channel

•  Discovery Networks

•  Google Arts & Culture

•  Netflix & Amazon Studios (Documentaries, Historical Films)

•  Meta (VR Integration with Metaverse Experiences)

•  Apple (Augmented Reality Experiences & Tourism Apps)

•  CNN Travel & Global Tourism Reports

•  Smithsonian Institution