Travel and tourism faces a growing talent shortage without urgent action to address it by governments and industry. Research on behalf of the WTTC by Oxford Economics suggests the industry could suffer a shortfall of 14 million jobs or 4% of the total projected workforce by 2014.The Oxford Economics study,
A rather critical perspective on the new developed 169 Sustainable Development Goals, which are set out to support the Millennium Goals in sustainable development and a reduction of poverty. That poverty reduction is needed is not a question, however which approached is used can be discussed as has been done
The European Commission wants to give individual member states the power to ban food products made from genetically modified organisms, even if those GM foods have been given an EU-wide stamp of approval. The plan has been laid down in a review of the GMO authorisation process, which EU commission
Researchers challenge the notion that mass tourism is better for resident well-being in biodiverse regions than ecotourism. A study in Costa Rica suggests that ecotourism provides stable employment, career advancement opportunities and support for environmental conservation and increased access to resources and facilities. The study concludes that small-scale ecotourism initiatives
It’s an ongoing challenge to keep up with the latest health trends in the food industry, but fortunately for restaurant operators, consumers’ definition of healthful food has broadened. It’s less about removing negatives or adding positives, and more about simply eating real food, officials at market research firm The NPD
The consumption of insects or eat bugs, is a common practice in some parts of the world (Africa, Asia, Latin America), where it may become part of the traditional food culture. FAO estimates that “insects complement the diets of about two billion people” in the world and in favor of
Gastronomy and tourism are natural allies and mutually reinforce one another. The many links between gastronomy and tourism and the opportunities for closer cooperation between both areas will be explored at the 1st UNWTO World Forum on Food Tourism, jointly organized by UNWTO and the Basque Culinary Center in Donostia-San
Once a year form April 13 to 15 the Songkran festival takes place to welcome the new year. Throwing of water is a traditional part of this festival and represents the respect and well wishing during the ceremony, which takes place all over the city of Chiang Mai in Thailand.
Bird-watching, one of the newer types of tourism is increasingly popular, especially in places such as Kuala Lumpur, where many different types of birds can be found. The worlds oldest rainforest in Taman Negara could serve as a destination for bird watchers, as it is home to more than 650
Trappe – More than 100 years ago, pieces of Norristown’s history were told in Cobalt Blue and earthenware and sold to locals for a limited time. On Sunday those commemorative rare plates memorializing the town’s 100th anniversary that was celebrated on May 5, 1912, brought two like-minded organizations in two
Four lines that have fallen to despair in Italy have been renovated and now provide a new experience along picturesque sceneries in the vintage 1920s steam trains. This project is inspired by the slow food movement and promotes a sort of slow tourism bringing tourists to experience the regional history
A group of students from Northumberland College studying for the Higher National Certificate in Travel and Tourism Management went to visit a rural part of Morocco on the edge of the Saharan desert. With the aim of supporting the local economy and community, the group visited many local attractions highlighting
The two day Mountain bike festival in Santa Cruz aimed at revitalizing the downtown area was a full success with more than 3.000 visitors only on one of the two days. The sixth edition of the festival attracted many more families and cultural visitors next to the sporty young teenagers.
The European Commission has launched a consultation on how science and innovation can best help the EU ensuring safe, nutritious, sufficient and sustainable food around the world. The discussion is linked to the theme of this year’s Universal Exhibition (Expo Milano 2015) “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life”, which aims to
‘A trip to Italy’ is an Italian campaign aiming at attracting more Chinese tourists to the country for cultural tourism. By using social media to spread a new campaign picturing a Chinese tourists on her experience throughout Italy, the tourism board tries to reach out to the Chinese market….Read more
A city is a living being,” she says, “it has character and unless you walk barefoot on its roads, touch its buildings and really listen to its beat, you won’t really get to know it.” In other words, put down that smart phone and see the city you’re visiting with
