“Il turismo culturale europeo. Città ri-visitate. Nuove idee e forme del turismo culturale” (European Cultural Tourism. Re-visited Cities. New ideas and forms of cultural tourism), edited in 2014 by Franco Angeli (Milan) is the second edition of a series of volumes about cultural and creative tourism. The book is an
Though the fest is far from perfect in terms of its environmental impact, it mandates a laundry list of sustainable initiatives and incentivizes even more. The festival organizers have found solutions to many environmental problems, trying to reduce the carbon footprint of the event and making it more environmentally friendly.
How does culture impact creativity? What is the difference between “local” and “foreign” creative tasks? And what does that all have to do with crowdsourcing? A recently published article sheds light on the relationship between culture, creativity and the importance of “cultural alignment” for cross-cultural creative tasks. Read original article
All-inclusive hotel holidays, have become a reality in Cyprus but pose risks for the sustainability of tourism. Tourists limited to hotels do not have the opportunity to wander around and enjoy the cultural wealth, to experience the diversity of the country and the real hospitality of its inhabitants, elements that
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
US regulators have declared trans-fats are unsafe and must be banned within three years, they announced on Tuesday (16 June). The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said trans-fats are “not generally recognised as safe,” adding that a ban on the fats would save lives. Several countries, including Denmark, Switzerland,
Though gastronomic culture is evaluated as one of the key factors to draw visitors to Vietnam, the tourism sector has not done enough to take advantage of this natural asset, tourism specialists have argued. Most foreign visitors say they know about Vietnamese food through their friends or relatives. Only a
BHAKTAPUR, Nepal — Nepal on Monday reopened most of the cultural heritage sites that were damaged in a pair of devastating earthquakes, hoping to lure back foreign tourists. The April 25 and May 12 quakes killed more than 8,700 people and damaged hundreds of thousands of buildings in Nepal, including
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.
Experts and entrepreneurs offer their insights and top resources for writing a successful business plan. Before you think business plan, think business model. The School for Creative Startups and other renowned institutions have developed some key questions that will help you create your own. Read original article at theguardian.com
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
There’s no love lost between Paris and the tourists who leave padlocks, famously called “love locks,” on the city’s Pont des Arts bridge. The Paris City Council announced plans to remove the padlocks, which are meant to signify eternal love, starting this Monday. In recent years, tourists have signed the
A video, which will be broadcasted by more than 30 televisions, advertises the Bulgarian city of Plovdiv as the 2019 European Capital of Culture. The video has a length of thirty seconds and depicts the citizens of Plovdiv doing arts, sports and their daily activities with some of the city’s
In a time of worldwide integration, culture interchange is a priceless commodity in view of leading and promoting harmony and interaction between countries. The cultural diversity characterizes the current state of the world cultural space. The safety of it isn’t guaranteed. Many scientists and intellectuals are worried about the potential
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
Dominican Tourism Press Association will be involved in all initiatives which promote the country’s social tourism, for workers and low income citizens to enjoy the hospitality industry. Seeking a multi-sector agreement to support the initiative will be essential. Read original article at dominicantoday.com
