A joint bid by Wexford, Waterford and Kilkenny to co-host the year of cultural activities is at an early stage, but confidence is growing that the many historical and cultural attractions in the area will make it a major contender for the honour. ‘The bid will require a stronger brand
Culture as an engine of sustainable development, stimulating job growth and innovation will be discussed by experts from around the world in a UNESCO meeting in Florence. Experts will gather for 3 days in this Italian city in the third edition of the World Forum of UNESCO on culture and
Peru has been crowned the gastronomic capital of South America in the latest edition of the World Travel Awards 2014, which recognize excellence in the field of tourism across the globe. Aside from being named South America’s Leading Culinary Destination for the second time since 2012, Peru also received awards
Gastronomy is one of the elements incorporated in a new concept of cultural heritage and cultural tourism, driven by growing trends of a well-being lifestyle, authenticity, environmental protection and the need to have a high-quality experience. Tourists increasingly want foods which emphasise the heritage and culture of a place, which assist
Nigeria’s national telecommunications company, Globacom, has restated its commitment to tourism and cultural development in Nigeria with the sponsorship of Ojude Oba festival of the Ijebu people of Ogun State. Globacom’s Head, Public Sector Sales, Tunde Amunikoro, said Globacom has been in the fore-front of promoting the rich cultural heritage
The tourism sector’s contribution to communities’ empowerment as one of the pillars of sustainable development was at the heart of this year’s World Tourism Day celebrations. The President of Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto, opened the official celebrations of World Tourism Day held in Guadalajara, Mexico (September 27, 2014). Also tourism
Finding wine beyond the Rhone, Yarra and Napa Valleys. When it comes to wine-themed tourism, certain destinations come to mind immediately: France’s Rhone Valley, Australia’s Yarra Valley, California’s Napa Valley. But great wines are also made where you may least expect them…READ MORE
Empowering local communities to engage in tourism activities can boost the industry, especially in many potential destinations in Indonesia. Back in June, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) announced ‘Tourism and Community Development’ as this year’s theme for World Tourism Day. Since tourism statistics are mainly focused on the
The Chocolate Way presents the 1st International Congress on Chocolate and Cocoa in Medicine, which will be held in Florence on September 26 to 27, 2014. The scope is to compare the actual knowledge regarding the properties of cocoa and chocolate and the relative effects on people’s health. This is
The vice-president of the European Economic and Social Committee and Swedish EESC members will visit the European Capital of Culture, Umeå, in Northern Sweden form 21 to 22 September as part of the EESC’s Going Local initiative to reach out to local communities. During the visit, Jance Morrice will meet
A review of pedestrian safety will be carried out in Hull in the build-up to becoming UK City of Culture 2017, it has been revealed. With thousands of extra visitors expected to flock to the city to take part in cultural events, Hull City Council is keen to minimise ‘conflict’
The Creative Tourism Network® regularly organizes conferences, seminars and workshops on creative tourism that can take different forms and focus… read more
What if travel was also a great opportunity to develop your creative potential? To be amazed during your travels is a good thing, but to learn to reproduce what amazes you yourself while on holiday is something else. For example, instead of taking home a replica of an ancient vase as
From the 24th of September until the 8th of October the exhibition ‘Bread in the Great War’ takes place in Gallery House Djuro Jaksic in Beograd. The exhibition consists of 21 panels and three LCD screens with documentary photos and testimonies of participants. The aim of the author, Dimitrije Vujadinovic
The 6th Congress of Latin America and the Caribbean on food science and technology is taking place in Havana, the Cuban capital, from this Monday to Friday September 22. Researchers, cooks, artists, cinema directors and gastronomy journalists will attend this event organized by several institutions, including the Association for Science and
from 18.09 to 21.09.2014 The third edition of the Taste of Roma haut cuisine festival takes place in the elevated gardens of the Auditorium Parco della Musica. The capital’s answer to Taste, the world’s foremost restaurant festival, the four-day gourmet event showcases the best of Roman haute cuisine…READ MORE
