Each year, seven million people choose to travel for better health care. Referred to as Medical Tourism, this is a rapidly growing movement that many businesses are just beginning to carve a niche in. Until recently, the search for medical assistance in another city or country was an exhausting process
Following an increase in visitor numbers to the UK in the last year, both the UK’s government and tourism associations are calling increased focus on supporting the development of engaging and competitive tourism experiences. READ MORE…
Scotland is enjoying something of an ‘astro tourism’ boost thanks to the rare solar eclipse due to take place next week. According to Visit Scotland, the country is set to experience extra visitors to her shores as tourists head north to catch a glimpse of the phenomenon, due to darken our
“It is great to see the talent, enthusiasm and diversity of the artisans who make up Made in North Norfolk. Many of these are based in and around the Broads National Park area and I look forward to working closely with VNN to promote them. We have not really exploited
India’s food crops are currently GMO-free but that’s about to change very soon, if we don’t act now and stop Monsanto’s latest attack. Monsanto wants to introduce its genetically engineered food crops, starting with its pesticide-resistant corn, despite facing local opposition. Monsanto’s pesticide-soaked, monoculture corporate agriculture is awful for farmers and the
Designed with the city’s character and history in mind, the Atlanta Public Art Tour app combines GPS, audio, text, and images to guide users around the city’s public art world. By highlighting locally, nationally, and internationally recognized artists, the OCA hopes to showcase Atlanta’s cultural heritage and public art. Each
The Roberto Cimetta Fund would like to encourage you to sign the Declaration on the Inclusion of Culture in the Sustainable Development Goals. If culture is not mentioned in the document to be agreed by UN Member States in coming months, it will be extremely difficult for countries to elaborate policies
The tourism industry is always subjected to change, even more so in today’s dynamic climate. Out of the multitude of factors to consider, five trends have caught the eyes of experts, trends that offer more than a glimpse into the future of the tourism sector for years to come. READ
“Food tourism is any tourism experience in which one learns about, appreciates, and/or consumes food and drink that reflects the local, regional or national cuisine, heritage and culture.” This article reveals information about the 2013 “American Culinary Traveler Report,” published by Mandala Research, showed that the percentage of U.S. leisure travelers
“It’s such an important part of a tourism offering I think we need to really look at the resources we have at the moment and be proud of them and not be afraid to promote this area as a great foodie place,” READ MORE…
Ever wanted to learn how to make bread from a master chef? Or how to mill grains at home? FamilyFarmed’s annual Good Food Festival & Conference isn’t a secret among many local chefs and food lovers in Chicago and yet it’s still very much a hidden gem. It’s the place
Sales of natural, organic and better-for-you products are expected to grow 8.1% annually to $226 billion by 2018. Driving the steady growth are robust product innovation and an accelerated shift in consumer behaviors. Additionally, more consumer packaged goods companies are entering the segment. READ MORE…
The UNWTO/UN Women Global Report on Women in Tourism shows that tourism can offer significant opportunities to narrow the gender gap in employment and entrepreneurship as women are nearly twice as likely to be employers in tourism as compared to other sectors. READ MORE…
WHEN you travel somewhere you want to experience something eventful. Take it from us, if you want eventful, you want Australia! It’s literally filled with events year round to cater for all tastes and interests – food and wine, sports, music, art, movies, culture, fashion or beach festivals: from highbrow
While the fact that Japan fought on the side of the Allies in World War I is mostly forgotten today, the influence that German prisoners of war had on Japanese cuisine and culture remains very much alive. READ MORE…
Wan Lixin of the Shanghai Daily publication shared an important reminder with readers on Wednesday in the closing days of the annual Spring Festival holiday period. Wan described a “WeChat era,” in which the overseas tourism experiences of Chinese nationals can be easily shared with the click of a social
