Nayeem Akhter, Minister for Education in Pakistan, said that there was a need to create awareness among the stakeholders that preserving the ecology and grandeur of their land is linked with their economic prosperity. The Minister stressed that community participation can play a vital role in promoting tourist destinations in the state
The University is backing a bid for Leeds to be the 2023 European Capital of Culture. The city will have to declare its intention to bid by December 2016, with the successful city announced in 2018. READ MORE…
A senior panel of councillors has today given the go-ahead for Leeds to bid for the prestigious title of European Capital of Culture in 2023. READ MORE…
After a decade of being known as the coolest city in the world, Berlin is awkwardly shifting into a new phase: It’s the center of European power, sure, but also one of the continent’s fastest-growing tourist attractions. Though it’s a relatively small city of 3.5 million people, it recently surpassed
As of 2002, there are 1007 incredible sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List (31 Transboundary, 2 Delisted, 46 In Danger, 779 Cultural, 197 Natural, 31 Mixed, 161 States Parties). By sites ranked by country, Italy is home to the greatest number of World Heritage Sites with 50 sites, followed
The festival season isn’t just for the young who seem to be more into mud than music. From Cornbury to Wychwood, there are arts events this summer for everyone. READ MORE…
The Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) 2015 will host a number of famous world chefs who will prepare mouthwatering dishes to suit all tastes. To enrich the activities of QIFF 2015 and build upon the “Qatar-Turkey 2015 Year of Culture,” the festival will host chef Baran Yucel, head chef of Sukar
“We are very optimistic that 2015 will be another successful year for Greek tourism as the hotel, restaurant, and bar scene is booming and we are seeing young entrepreneurs getting more actively involved with the tourism sector,” Kalogera told CNBC Friday. READ MORE…
To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, we’ve compiled our favorite pictures of the Emerald Isle. Click through to see breathtaking views of sea coasts, a trio of traditional Irish wedding crashers, and a woman bending backward to kiss the Blarney Stone. READ MORE…
Each year, seven million people choose to travel for better health care. Referred to as Medical Tourism, this is a rapidly growing movement that many businesses are just beginning to carve a niche in. Until recently, the search for medical assistance in another city or country was an exhausting process
Following an increase in visitor numbers to the UK in the last year, both the UK’s government and tourism associations are calling increased focus on supporting the development of engaging and competitive tourism experiences. READ MORE…
Scotland is enjoying something of an ‘astro tourism’ boost thanks to the rare solar eclipse due to take place next week. According to Visit Scotland, the country is set to experience extra visitors to her shores as tourists head north to catch a glimpse of the phenomenon, due to darken our
“It is great to see the talent, enthusiasm and diversity of the artisans who make up Made in North Norfolk. Many of these are based in and around the Broads National Park area and I look forward to working closely with VNN to promote them. We have not really exploited
India’s food crops are currently GMO-free but that’s about to change very soon, if we don’t act now and stop Monsanto’s latest attack. Monsanto wants to introduce its genetically engineered food crops, starting with its pesticide-resistant corn, despite facing local opposition. Monsanto’s pesticide-soaked, monoculture corporate agriculture is awful for farmers and the
Designed with the city’s character and history in mind, the Atlanta Public Art Tour app combines GPS, audio, text, and images to guide users around the city’s public art world. By highlighting locally, nationally, and internationally recognized artists, the OCA hopes to showcase Atlanta’s cultural heritage and public art. Each
The Roberto Cimetta Fund would like to encourage you to sign the Declaration on the Inclusion of Culture in the Sustainable Development Goals. If culture is not mentioned in the document to be agreed by UN Member States in coming months, it will be extremely difficult for countries to elaborate policies
