The advantages and disadvantages of tourism tax for an economy policy makers should consider. Fiscal policy makers should bear in mind not only the short-term revenue, but the medium- and long-term impacts on its power to create economic growth and development while designing new taxes. Read original article at business.inquirer.net
Internationally recognized members of the society are used as ambassadors to promote the traditional culture of Jordan. The focus of the cultural diplomacy is set on mice tourism to draw on international companies and enterprises to hold their conferences in the country of Jordan to increase profits. Read original article
A new study shows that the areas where creative workers and scientists live and work look quite different. Innovation and creativity are the basic engines of economic development in cities, regions and nations. But what makes some places more innovative than others? How do certain neighborhoods come to specialize in different
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 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
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
Learn about Africa by immersing yourself in its rich history and contemporary present, where you will be exposed to 30 evening courses and lectures presented by a host of experts, experienced professionals and university professors. The Campus will take place in central CBD locations (the Cape Town City Library, the District Six Museum
One of Canada’s leading voices on building vital communities is bringing that expertise to Whitchurch-Stouffville. “People live their lives in their city or town. That’s where they meet their friends, enjoy sports, learn, have their coffee in the morning on the way to work, socialize on a Friday night,” Hume
Since 2004, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has been adding cities from around the world in its Creative Cities Network (UCCN), giving the dozens of cities on the list a permanent title that denotes their excellence in fields ranging from literature to film, and from music
Creating theater in the shadow of decades-old institutions like Hartford Stage can be a formidable challenge for a theater company, but Hartford’s HartBeat Ensemble has found its niche by focusing on community and creating works that resonate with the people who live here. Two years ago it took over the
There is a lack of consideration for “place” in American urban planning that Ethan Kent finds unacceptable. It offends him the way ugly typography offends graphic designers. He works as senior vice president of Project for Public Spaces (PPS) in New York, where they are trying to turn the way
The IETM Satellite in Brussels (17-18 February) inspired structured reflection on measuring the value and impact of the arts and was a substantial milestone in augmenting their expertise on the topic. To have a detailed overview of the existing models for measuring the impact of cultural and artistic practices consult one of their recently
Italy is home to the most UNESCO world heritage sites and offers a phenomenal amount of artistic gems, including archaeological areas, monuments and museums. It is also one of the cheapest cultures when it comes to entrance fees to these historical attractions, as most museums only require a small entrance
Deputy Culture Minister Berislav Sipus said on Friday that nine Croatian cities – Dubrovnik, Djakovo, Osijek, Pula, Rijeka, Split, Varazdin, Zadar and Zagreb – had entered the second round of nominations for the 2020 European Capital of Culture. READ MORE atvlada.gov.hr
