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66% Of Expo Tourists Visit For ‘Food, Culture’, Says Survey

66% Of Expo Tourists Visit For ‘Food, Culture’, Says Survey
2 May 2015

Florence, April 27 – Two out of every three foreign tourists to Italy consider food and culture their primary reasons for visiting, planning...

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1st World Forum On Food Tourism Opens In Spanish City Of San Sebastian

1st World Forum On Food Tourism Opens In Spanish City Of San Sebastian
1 May 2015

The first United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) forum on food tourism opened on Monday in the Spanish city of San Sebastian. Speaking...

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Study Classifies Future Travellers

Study Classifies Future Travellers
30 April 2015

In 2030, travellers will be categorised into six groups based on their values, behaviours and needs, according to a study entitled “Future...

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African Arts Campus from 4-25 May 2015

African Arts Campus  from 4-25 May 2015
29 April 2015

Learn about Africa by immersing yourself in its rich history and contemporary present, where you will be exposed to 30 evening courses and...

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Culinary Diplomacy: Why Governments Are Starting Food Trends

Culinary Diplomacy: Why Governments Are Starting Food Trends
29 April 2015

Call it delicious diplomacy — or edible propaganda, some food trends involving cultural cuisines aren’t trends at all: they’re carefully-planned...

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What Does The Rise Of ‘Dark Tourism’ Mean?

What Does The Rise Of ‘Dark Tourism’ Mean?
29 April 2015

Even for those who have no intimate connection to Jewish history, Auschwitz and other confronting destinations are now de rigueur on many holiday...

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Belfast, Malta and Alcazar de Sevilla Experience the Game of Thrones Effect

Belfast, Malta and Alcazar de Sevilla Experience the Game of Thrones Effect
29 April 2015

Cine-tourism has been thriving since 1985, when Meryl Streep fell for Robert Redford in Out of Africa and bookings for safaris in Kenya and sales...

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Municipalities Must Build in ‘Fun’ Factor: Speaker

Municipalities Must Build in ‘Fun’ Factor: Speaker
29 April 2015

One of Canada’s leading voices on building vital communities is bringing that expertise to Whitchurch-Stouffville. “People live their...

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IGCAT Participates In The 1st UNWTO – BCC World Forum on Food Tourism

IGCAT Participates In The 1st UNWTO – BCC World Forum on Food Tourism
28 April 2015

In recent years, food has become essential for travellers to experience different cultures and lifestyle. Gastronomy has acquired a central role...

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No Turkish City In UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network

No Turkish City In UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network
28 April 2015

Since 2004, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has been adding cities from around the world in its...

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Plan to Boost Mizen Tourism with a Community Partnership Strategy

Plan to Boost Mizen Tourism with a Community Partnership Strategy
28 April 2015

A PLAN to develop a single Mizen Peninsula brand, promote economic diversification and establish a formal network of historical assets for...

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VisitBritain Chief Urges Governments To Act On Sustainability

VisitBritain Chief Urges Governments To Act On Sustainability
27 April 2015

Greenearth.travel director and former World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) president Geoffrey Lipman said: “We have not put the time...

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