A group of 200 industry food tourism industry leaders met last month at the Basque Culinary Center in San Sebastian, Spain, at a conference co-hosted by the United Nation’s World Tourism Organization. The purpose of the conference was to define food tourism and debate the value and future of the
Travel and tourism to Europe is booming. According to the European Travel Commission’s latest report “European Tourism 2015 – Trends & Prospects,” the majority of European destinations recorded positive results for the first months of 2015. Price attractiveness of Eurozone destinations due to the weak Euro and low oil prices laid
Food is culture. It’s the product of people engaging with the flora and fauna and with the very soil and sunlight of their native environment and applying their cultural tastes and biases to the raw material of the land itself. Travelers who return from their travels knowing how to make dishes
MA students from Sant Pol de Mar’s University School of Hospitality Management (EUHTStPol) visited IGCAT’s offices on 7 May 2015. The students, from the Event Planning and Management course led by Diane Dodd, were given presentations by IGCAT’s staff, including Annika Rösch and Francesca Orlandini on their research on ‘Living-It Tourism’,
Over the next 10 years, WTTC predicts global Travel and Tourism GDP will grow an average of 3.8% a year, directly and indirectly. Its GDP contribution to the world’s economy will rise to 10.5% and by 2025 it will account for 10.7% of the world’s employment. READ MORE at Forbes
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 Tourism Department of New Mexico has put money into the marketing via social media. Three food bloggers are experiencing a carefully planned itinerary showcasing the unique culinary culture of the country. The Tourism Department is expecting to reach visitors in a completely different and new way promoting the gastronomy
New Mexico supports the use of social media such as Instagram in order to share positive experience in relation to gastronomy or cultural activities. The campaign New Mexico True is promoting an authentic and real New Mexico, which the tourists and locals alike are encouraged to share with their friends
More and more locals are playing the part of the local tourism board by opening their door and using their time to show the city to tourists or just giving them tips with regards to the best hidden gems and alternative cafes. The local library turns into a tourist spot
The love for food and culture has inspired world-renowned Chef Wan to bring his cooking adventures to Fiji. Chef Wan said: “I wanted to film in Fiji because people tend to go to Thailand, Bali and other countries more and they don’t get to learn and enjoy other cuisine and culture
“Airbnb is a business where it’s unlicensed, they don’t collect taxes, they don’t pay taxes, they don’t support the economy,” Avery told The St. John’s Morning Show Monday. “There is a significant risk to our tourism industry if we continue to let this business grow,” he said. A plan 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
On Tuesday 5th May 2015, a first meeting of prominent stakeholders took place to discuss and share ideas for Catalonia’s year as European Region of Gastronomy in 2016. IGCAT’s Director, Dr. Diane Dodd, was invited to participate in the meeting to explain the concept behind the award and the Platform. As
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
Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States charged with increasing international tourism into the United States, announced it will launch its culinary tourism strategy in conjunction with its participation at the James Beard Foundation Awards Ceremony and Gala Reception on Monday, May 4, at the Lyric Opera
