As our world shrinks into a “global village” thanks to a surge in technology and travel options, a rising middle class with higher disposable incomes and a deep-rooted quest for something bigger, better, more interesting and authentic, travel operators around the world are scrambling to redefine luxury travel. Luxury, for today’s
The community group was formed in 2008 by the late Jackson L. Burnside III and his wife Pam following an inspiring visit to Santa Fe to attend a UNESCO Creative Tourism Conference. On their return, they invited a group of Bahamians, passionate about their country, to join them in showcasing
The People to People program has tapped into a new source for attracting visitors to experience the cultural exchange program – referrals from travel agents and consultants. Francine Lowe, a travel consultant based in Atlanta, learned about the program from People to People manager Bernadette Bastian when she attended the Vacation
How to set Greece in motion is the center of countless discussions, with main ideas focusing around two themes: tourism and faith in “new blood.” Just a few days ago, U.S. magazine “New York Times” featured a story on the successful undertaking of four young Greeks who combined their ideas
We’ve all seen them. The waiter plops a gorgeous plate of sumptuous food on the table but, rather than taking out a fork and knife to tuck in, they grab their cellphone and snap a photo. Within minutes, it has been hashtagged #foodporn or #cameraeatsfirst and posted to Tubmlr, Twitter,
A journey through Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam in search of the best cooking classes and culinary advice from chefs and grandmothers alike: in this three-part series “Fine Dining Lovers” presents the best dishes, tips, and tricks learnt along the way. First stop: Ao Nang, Thailand for an adventure in curry pastes.
Created by the Creative Tourism Network®, they aim to reward companies, projects and destinations over the world that are committed to creative tourism. The jury, headed by Professor Greg Richards, will assign the “Creative Friendly’s’” based on the criteria of quality, originality, innovation and sustainability… READ MORE
Thousands gathered in the northern province of Phu Tho on April 7 for a grand procession to honour the Hung Kings, the founders of the Vietnamese nation. Each procession was led by dancers, followed by a group carrying national and festive flags and another group playing ritual drums and gongs and
In an internet-age twist on ‘try-before-you-buy’ marketing, would-be visitors to Victoria will be able to deploy “remote-control tourists” wearing webcams to sample activities around Melbourne. Tourism Victoria’s innovative $3.6 million “virtual tourist experience”, dubbed the Remote Control Tourist, has won a prestigious award. It has been voted Best in Show at the
Gastronomy is an integral part of the cultural heritage of our cities. When the City of Lyon created Délice in 2007, our goal was to join together forces, talents and ideas within a network of exchange on the theme of gastronomy and good food. Today, with the experiences and discussions that
It has been referred to as the “Disneyland of food”, and it will be established in a town often considered the gastronomic capital of Italy, Bologna. F.I.CO. (Fabbrica Italiana Contadina – Agricultural Italian Factory) is going to be a 10,000 square meter space devoted to food and wine, with stables, aquariums,
Amadeus, a major provider of a transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, argues that innovation in travel industry is much more than technology. Innovation includes all those aspects of conceptualisation, and development of creative ideas that will either improve or even create a new service outcome leading
The Margaret River Region Open Studios is a 16-day event offering a trail of discovery for all art lovers. At least 100 visual artists and artisans are expected to open the doors to their art studios and workshops, delivering a unique experience for art lovers to meet the creator of the
Tradition for Tomorrow presents Nordic music and dance through performances, workshops, jam sessions, lectures and discussions. Each Nordic country will present its best and brightest in 4 days and nights of non stop music making, dancing, teaching and discussing. Tradition for Tomorrow provides a singular opportunity to enjoy and examine
