Needless to say, Nepal’s tourism industry has witnessed unprecedented cancellations posing a great threat to employment and the overall economy of this mountain-locked country. While there is no rush for people to immediately visit Nepal, there is no reason to discourage visitors either, especially for those wanting to visit in
The Tourism Department of New Mexico has put money into the marketing via social media. Three food bloggers are experiencing a carefully planned itinerary showcasing the unique culinary culture of the country. The Tourism Department is expecting to reach visitors in a completely different and new way promoting the gastronomy
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
The love for food and culture has inspired world-renowned Chef Wan to bring his cooking adventures to Fiji. Chef Wan said: “I wanted to film in Fiji because people tend to go to Thailand, Bali and other countries more and they don’t get to learn and enjoy other cuisine and culture
“Airbnb is a business where it’s unlicensed, they don’t collect taxes, they don’t pay taxes, they don’t support the economy,” Avery told The St. John’s Morning Show Monday. “There is a significant risk to our tourism industry if we continue to let this business grow,” he said. A plan in
The recent drive by the UNWTO and UNESCO to promote tourism through the consolidation of culture and to reposition culture as a story board of one’s country through tourism is gathering momentum and today recognized across the world as the way forward. Seychelles has been one of the countries that
Mexico has renewed and extended its ecotouristic and authentic cultural offer. Maya Ka’an, an in-depth visit and homestay program with the indigenous people near Punta Allen, is well worth your time. This does not only offer a great visit and tourism experience, it gives the local community an economical boost
City governments everywhere are experiencing disruption linked to the explosive growth of smart city technologies and Big Data. Instead of shying away from this period of change, government staffers in a number of locations are embracing digital strategies designed to accelerate city-wide sustainability priorities. The resulting strategies, published in the
Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States charged with increasing international tourism into the United States, announced it will launch its culinary tourism strategy in conjunction with its participation at the James Beard Foundation Awards Ceremony and Gala Reception on Monday, May 4, at the Lyric Opera
World’s Fairs used to be an opportunity to examine a better future for society. They were about innovation, progress and development, and brought together inventors and businesses eager to demonstrate technological advancements designed for the greater good of all. This year’s Expo Milano 2015, with the theme “Feeding the Planet,
Ecuador has long been regarded as a leader in green growth and now the Ministry of Tourism of Ecuador; the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) have partnered to create standards for sustainability in the travel and tourism sector throughout Ecuador and has conferred it’s mark of “Recognition” for Ecuador’s sustainability
Pittsburgh Tourism Board launches a social media campaign to support their local tourism. Facebook users are asked to post the campaign picture as their profile picture and state for which reason they are supporting the tourism campaign. The aim of the campaign is to include the citizens into the marketing
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 country’s culinary culture has many more dimensions. A world exposition opening in Italy from today to October 31 offers a great opportunity to experience the diversity
Florence, April 27 – Two out of every three foreign tourists to Italy consider food and culture their primary reasons for visiting, planning to spend collectively 1 billion euros on eating out and dedicating one-third of their entire travel budget to food, according to a tourism study released Monday by
The first United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) forum on food tourism opened on Monday in the Spanish city of San Sebastian. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Carlos Vogeler, the executive general secretary of the UNWTO, said this was the start of a period of an “exceptional time” for world
