With nearly half the nation’s tourism dollar ($18.8 billion, according to the Australian Regional Tourism Network) spent in regional Australia, the adult sleepover is shaping the future of the hospitality industry. Luxury properties such as Jonah’s and Manfredi at Bells in NSW, and Lake House and the Royal Mail in
ROME- The Neapolitan Art of Pizza-making has been put forward as Italy’s nomination for UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List. The choice was made by the National Italian Commission (CNI) to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, ahead of the World Expo 2015. READ MORE,..
Loco’l a restaurant from Roy Choi and Daniel Patterson taking shape at the corner of Turk and Taylor streets, at San Francisco’s Tenderloin district. The two high-profile chefs are dedicating Loco’l to bringing wholesome, chef-created fast food to the neighborhood — and from there, to revolutionizing the fast-food industry in America. To
Conflict Kitchen is an eatery that is also a not-for-profit experimental public art project based in the center of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States. It encourages dialogue and promotes peace and coexistence through the food it serves from countries with which the U.S. is in conflict. Simply put, it
THE CITY of Plymouth has won a national award to recognise the work around improving access to healthier, affordable food. Plymouth was one of four UK cities to receive a Sustainable Food Cities Award for a range of its work, from catering to promoting healthy eating, waste, the environment and sustainability. READ
To be held between 22-24 April at the Expo Center Norte in São Paulo, the event follows in the footsteps of the huge success of the WTM Responsible Tourism Programme which has been central to WTM in London for the past nine years and includes the pioneering WTM World Responsible
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
“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
“Food tourism is any tourism experience in which one learns about, appreciates, and/or consumes food and drink that reflects the local, regional or national cuisine, heritage and culture.” This article reveals information about the 2013 “American Culinary Traveler Report,” published by Mandala Research, showed that the percentage of U.S. leisure travelers
“It’s such an important part of a tourism offering I think we need to really look at the resources we have at the moment and be proud of them and not be afraid to promote this area as a great foodie place,” READ MORE…
Ever wanted to learn how to make bread from a master chef? Or how to mill grains at home? FamilyFarmed’s annual Good Food Festival & Conference isn’t a secret among many local chefs and food lovers in Chicago and yet it’s still very much a hidden gem. It’s the place
Sales of natural, organic and better-for-you products are expected to grow 8.1% annually to $226 billion by 2018. Driving the steady growth are robust product innovation and an accelerated shift in consumer behaviors. Additionally, more consumer packaged goods companies are entering the segment. READ MORE…
While the fact that Japan fought on the side of the Allies in World War I is mostly forgotten today, the influence that German prisoners of war had on Japanese cuisine and culture remains very much alive. READ MORE…
Coca-Cola is about to kill off one of its only responsible packaging systems in the world. It’s forcing consumers in Germany to buy drinks in disposable plastic bottles, instead of more eco-friendly reusable bottles that have been used there for decades. READ MORE…
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority (FSA) said some companies risked losing their credibility after an annual audit found 12 of 40 businesses had “dishonestly” labelled their products as halal. READ MORE…
