There are few things tourists love more than getting a chance to eat yummy food. But seeing the food being made and then getting to eat it are even better. And local economic development officials say it’s something the Tri-Cities can do too. Country Mercantile already gives visitors a look
For many people, acting conscientiously on vacation means using the hotel towel more than once. But there’s no reason for correct-thinking tourists to leave their values at the bathroom door. Want to spend your holiday teaching English, saving turtles or planting trees? There’s a socially responsible vacation package for you.
Gone are the days when windsurfing, parasailing or zip-lining qualified as a unique vacation adventure. Today’s travelers are upping the ante and redefining what it means to live it up. While some prefer to soak up a city’s culture with museums and historic sites, others prefer to slurp it up with
As more craft breweries open across the province and existing ones get bigger with greater reach, B.C. beer is becoming a draw for tourists from near and far. That’s partly wrapped up in Vancouver’s reputation as a great culinary city, which also includes B.C. wine and a growing wave of
Bored of the same, ‘same old, same old’ and uninspired by the TV ads where you can’t tell one holiday from another? You’re not the only one! Responsible Travel’s latest figures show a 53% increase in ‘unusual holidays’ booking value, and its Unusual Holidays guide shows newbies how you can
The rise of food tourism has been spurred by travelers seeking out new ways of exploring local cultures through memorable eating and drinking experiences. «By offering local and authentic culinary experiences to visitors, these destinations are able to share a piece of their culture,» said Taylor L. Cole, APR, Hotels.com travel
«Millennials are definitely going to food festivals and events where they find value,» Karlitz told Adweek. «They are more attuned than the generation before them in terms of really trying to take the best of what culture and lifestyle marketing offers. They get their information digitally, which is why we
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 International Olympic Committee, tourist arrivals are expected to be around 480,000 for both the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Sport is a powerful tool because teams
OCEANSIDE — It may not be Napa Valley, but Oceanside is among a growing number of communities looking to boost agritourism and promote a farm-to-table philosophy that could mean more green for growers, hoteliers and the city’s emerging restaurant scene. “I think agritourism can help provide additional revenues for our local
Which countries can rely the most on their cultural resources to develop their tourism industry? Spain came in first overall, also winning the distinction of having the best cultural resources READ MORE at Business Insider
A group of 200 industry food tourism industry leaders met last month at the Basque Culinary Center in San Sebastian, Spain, at a conference co-hosted by the United Nation’s World Tourism Organization. The purpose of the conference was to define food tourism and debate the value and future of the
Travel and tourism to Europe is booming. According to the European Travel Commission’s latest report “European Tourism 2015 – Trends & Prospects,” the majority of European destinations recorded positive results for the first months of 2015. Price attractiveness of Eurozone destinations due to the weak Euro and low oil prices laid
Food is culture. It’s the product of people engaging with the flora and fauna and with the very soil and sunlight of their native environment and applying their cultural tastes and biases to the raw material of the land itself. Travelers who return from their travels knowing how to make dishes
Over the next 10 years, WTTC predicts global Travel and Tourism GDP will grow an average of 3.8% a year, directly and indirectly. Its GDP contribution to the world’s economy will rise to 10.5% and by 2025 it will account for 10.7% of the world’s employment. READ MORE at Forbes
New Mexico supports the use of social media such as Instagram in order to share positive experience in relation to gastronomy or cultural activities. The campaign New Mexico True is promoting an authentic and real New Mexico, which the tourists and locals alike are encouraged to share with their friends
More and more locals are playing the part of the local tourism board by opening their door and using their time to show the city to tourists or just giving them tips with regards to the best hidden gems and alternative cafes. The local library turns into a tourist spot
