UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary General Taleb Rifai reveals the biggest drivers of tourism development and how they will impact communities for years to come: “Definitely, the biggest challenge that the global tourism sector faces is sustainability. Tourism continues to grow exponentially — an average of 5 percent a
The Chinese culture of guarding against strangers has made it difficult for Airbnb to promote itself and expand in China on a large scale, but the magazine said the Chinese are poised to change and become more welcoming of people they do not know. READ MORE at Want China Times
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
From April 22 – 26, the tenth edition of the international fair Sokrovischa Severa (Treasures of the North) will take place in Moscow. The exhibition is dedicated to everyday life, and the food culture, music and art of Indigenous Peoples from the north of Russia. READ MORE at Slow Food
The U.S.A’s Secratary of State has delivered a speech on his country’s culinary diplomacy programme, ahead of the Milan Expo 2015. You can read the full speech here.
During the months of April and May 2015, villages in the Maresme coastline in Catalonia are hosting a Strawberry fair. A range of festivals and events will be held in the Vallalta – which includes Sant Pol de Mar, Sant Cebriá de Vallalta and Sant Iscle de Vallalta – to
The International Association of Conference Centers has announced the top ten conference food trends for 2015, which will have an influence on conference catering decisions throughout the world. According to the IACC the trends will help planners make appropriate catering decisions to please conference attendees across the globe. READ MORE
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
Buzz, the feeling of excitement that cultural venues generate, is actually a commodity that can be traded and is subject to its own kind of inflation, according to Prof. Terry Nichols Clark, whose recent work looks at the role arts play in the economy and civic participation worldwide. “Buzz is
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced that total exports from international tourism reached a record USD 1.5 trillion in 2014. READ MORE at presstv
Dario Franceschini, Italy’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, has recently announced that the five cities that were competing last year against Matera, that won the competition to become the European Capital of Culture 2019, this year will receive one million euros each to realize the projects they presented at the
By organising an event called Irish Day in Varazdin on Saturday, the local authorities presented the city’s and the northern Croatia region’s candidacy for the 2020 European Capital of Culture. READ MORE at dalje.com
“The global functional food market has been growing by nearly 10 percent over the past few years as more people seek to eat products boosting their health – Lee said -The market has reached $400 billion worldwide. But Korea accounts for only 1 percent. We have a long way to
Many festivals are taking place during the season in the Coachella valley. A question is being raised, whether the amount of festivals is growing to a not bearable number. The biggest festival, Coachella valley Music and Art festival attracts per day around 100.000 visitors and brings a profit of about
