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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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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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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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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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