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Quito makes play for cultural tourism with new projects

Quito makes play for cultural tourism with new projects
23 May 2015

In order to encourage art in the public spaces of Quito, the city is planning to renew and give life to various places in the capital of Ecuador...

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APEC delegates warned against dangers of taxing tourism

APEC delegates warned against dangers of taxing tourism
22 May 2015

The advantages and disadvantages of tourism tax for an economy policy makers should consider. Fiscal policy makers should bear in mind not only...

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Food Tourism is Putting Under-the-Radar Destinations on the Map

Food Tourism is Putting Under-the-Radar Destinations on the Map
20 May 2015

The rise of food tourism has been spurred by travelers seeking out new ways of exploring local cultures through memorable eating and drinking...

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Summer Food Festivals Lean On Digital Marketing To Boost Expansion

Summer Food Festivals Lean On Digital Marketing To Boost Expansion
19 May 2015

“Millennials are definitely going to food festivals and events where they find value,” Karlitz told Adweek. “They are more...

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Ambassador program for Jordan

Ambassador program for Jordan
19 May 2015

Internationally recognized members of the society are used as ambassadors to promote the traditional culture of Jordan. The focus of the cultural...

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When Tourism and Sports Team Up for Development and Peace

When Tourism and Sports Team Up for Development and Peace
19 May 2015

The Rio Olympics will be held from September 5th to 21st 2016 and will be the first ever Olympic Games in South America. According to the...

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White House Executive Chef on ‘Culinary Diplomacy’ and Learning to Cook in the Philippines

White House Executive Chef on ‘Culinary Diplomacy’ and Learning to Cook in the Philippines
19 May 2015

At age 21, Cris Comerford dropped out of college in the Philippines to move to the United States with her family. A decade later, she was hired by...

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Oceanside Hoping To Boost Ag Tourism

Oceanside Hoping To Boost Ag Tourism
18 May 2015

OCEANSIDE — It may not be Napa Valley, but Oceanside is among a growing number of communities looking to boost agritourism and promote a...

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Increasing Food Safety to boost sustainable Tourism

Increasing Food Safety to boost sustainable Tourism
18 May 2015

Part of the tourism strategy for more sustainable tourism in South Africa is the increasing of food safety and training of chefs. New jobs and...

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What a Creative Neighborhood Looks Like

What a Creative Neighborhood Looks Like
15 May 2015

A new study shows that the areas where creative workers and scientists live and work look quite different. Innovation and creativity are the basic...

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The Best Economies For Tourism

The Best Economies For Tourism
14 May 2015

Which countries can rely the most on their cultural resources to develop their tourism industry? Spain came in first overall, also winning the...

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Food Tourism: The Latest Fad Or Here To Stay?

Food Tourism: The Latest Fad Or Here To Stay?
14 May 2015

A group of 200 industry food tourism industry leaders met last month at the Basque Culinary Center in San Sebastian, Spain, at a conference...

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Managing Director of PRODECA, key stakeholder and supporter of Catalonia, World Region of Gastronomy 2025.

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Expert consultant in the cultural sector and former Director of Culture and Cultural and Natural Heritage at the Council of Europe.

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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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Chairlady of Regenerative Vanua with over 30 years experience in empowering and inspiring local communities in Vanuatu to make good food choices.

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