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World Travel Food Series Episodes To Be Filmed in Fiji

World Travel Food Series Episodes To Be Filmed in Fiji
9 May 2015

The love for food and culture has inspired world-renowned Chef Wan to bring his cooking adventures to Fiji. Chef Wan said: “I wanted to film in...

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Airbnb A Risky Business That Impacts Tourism Industry: HNL

Airbnb A Risky Business That Impacts Tourism Industry: HNL
8 May 2015

“Airbnb is a business where it’s unlicensed, they don’t collect taxes, they don’t pay taxes, they don’t support the...

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Seychelles Tourism Benefits Through Culture

Seychelles Tourism Benefits Through Culture
7 May 2015

The recent drive by the UNWTO and UNESCO to promote tourism through the consolidation of culture and to reposition culture as a story board of...

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Catalonia 2016 European Region of Gastronomy – Stakeholder Group Meeting

Catalonia 2016 European Region of Gastronomy – Stakeholder Group Meeting
6 May 2015

On Tuesday 5th May 2015, a first meeting of prominent stakeholders took place to discuss and share ideas for Catalonia’s year as European...

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Mexico: Rich and Diverse Locales

Mexico: Rich and Diverse Locales
6 May 2015

Mexico has renewed and extended its ecotouristic and authentic cultural offer. Maya Ka’an, an in-depth visit and homestay program with the...

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How 12 Cities are Charting a Course to Being Truly "Smart"

How 12 Cities are Charting a Course to Being Truly "Smart"
6 May 2015

City governments everywhere are experiencing disruption linked to the explosive growth of smart city technologies and Big Data. Instead of shying...

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Brand USA announces international culinary tourism campaign

Brand USA announces international culinary tourism campaign
5 May 2015

Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States charged with increasing international tourism into the United States...

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Embrace the Food Tech That Makes Us Healthier

Embrace the Food Tech That Makes Us Healthier
5 May 2015

World’s Fairs used to be an opportunity to examine a better future for society. They were about innovation, progress and development, and brought...

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Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference closes in Ecuador with Announcement

Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference closes in Ecuador with Announcement
5 May 2015

Ecuador has long been regarded as a leader in green growth and now the Ministry of Tourism of Ecuador; the Global Sustainable Tourism Council...

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‘Tourism Matters’ Social Campaign

‘Tourism Matters’ Social Campaign
4 May 2015

Pittsburgh Tourism Board launches a social media campaign to support their local tourism. Facebook users are asked to post the campaign picture as...

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IGCAT invited to European Conference on Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Tourism

IGCAT invited to European Conference on Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Tourism
4 May 2015

The European Committee of the Regions’ Commission for Social Policy, Education, Employment, Research and Culture (SEDEC) and the Cantabria Region...

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Japan to Use Italy’s Food Expo to Show How Diverse its Cuisine is – And How Safe

Japan to Use Italy’s Food Expo to Show How Diverse its Cuisine is – And How Safe
4 May 2015

When it comes to Japanese food, many might just think of sushi, tempura and ramen noodles, but anyone who’s been to Japan knows the...

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Expert in tourism and Head of European Programmes & International Relations at the Catalan Tourist Board.

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Minho IN aims to create synergies with other areas that share the same views on competitiveness and economic development.

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Director of EUHT StPOL, the inspiration behind the European Young Chef Award and supporter of the first two editions in Catalonia.

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Governor of South Aegean, European Region of Gastronomy 2019 and a strong supporter of local culinary and cultural heritage.

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