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Gastrodiplomacy
Diane Dodd

FORTUNE COOKIE: India turns to Culinary Diplomacy

When the world’s largest industrial fair opens in Hannover on Monday, April 13, India will not be in full force as the partner country. But for the first time since 2007, when Incredible India was given a renewed push at the world’s largest travel and tourism show, ITB, Berlin, our cuisines

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Regions and Gastronomy
Diane Dodd

Photo Gallery: Photographing Food

What I love about food photography is that it combines the two photography subjects that most resonate with me: culture and how we connect with food. For me, a food photographer is a visual food anthropologist. It’s not just about food on a plate, but it’s also about everything around

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Regions and Gastronomy
Diane Dodd

Michelin-starred Chefs to Cook for Food Carnival Taste of Paris

The best of French gastronomy will be served up in Paris this spring under the soaring roof of the city’s Grand Palais, as celebrated chefs present their signature creations for an epicurean public. The “Taste of Paris” festival will be held from May 21-24, in the French capital under the

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Experience Tourism
Diane Dodd

Tourists Follow Trail Of ‘Ben Hur’ Film In Matera

“The strong presence of visitors at Easter confirms a trend that began in October with the investiture as European Capital for 2019,” said Gregorio Padula, president of the Matera hoteliers consortium. “It is a great opportunity that encourages us”. READ MORE at ANSAmed…

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Experience Tourism
Diane Dodd

Avanti Augments Its Culinary Options

One of the most pronounced trends in cultural evolution to have a strong bearing on the travel industry in recent years is the rise of culinary America. A country that used to be all about packaged foods, fast food joints, cheeseburgers and pizza, has morphed into a nation of epicureans. READ

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Experience Tourism
Diane Dodd

Malaysia Tourism Awards 2014/2015 Now Open For Nominations

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – The Ministry of Tourism and Culture and Tourism Malaysia are pleased to announce the call for nominations for the prestigious Malaysia Tourism Awards 2014/2015, which recognises and honours local and international tourism industry players for outstanding and innovative products and services. READ MORE at traveldailynews.asia…

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Cities and Culture
Diane Dodd

New Campaing Of Bolivia Focusing On The Culture

Targeting four continents, the official promotional campaign of Bolivia focuses on indigenous attractions that make the country a must-see destination for foreign visitors. The promotion of the country’s cultural and tourism assets will engage various media formats in three countries in Europe, four in America, one in Oceania and two in

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Regions and Gastronomy
Diane Dodd

Leeds Prepares for Month Long Food and Drink Festival

The annual festival contributed in attracting over 3,126,699 people to the city centre last year. The theme of the 2015 festival, which is expected to be the biggest yet, is discovery; and organisers have invited and challenged food lovers from across the country to try something new. The two week

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Experience Tourism
Diane Dodd

Tourism Outstripping Growth in Most Other Sectors

Long-term projection of WTTC is that over the next one decade, the travel and tourism will continue annual growth at 3.8 percent over the next ten years to reach over $11.4 trillion. By 2025, the global travel and tourism sector is expected to contribute 357 million jobs, some 73 million

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Regions and Gastronomy
Diane Dodd

Restaurants with rooms offer broader regional experience

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

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World News
Diane Dodd

Sports Tourism The Way To Go

Travelling to participate or watch sporting events has been increasing worldwide as tourists try to double up on their travelling experiences. This sports tourism is a fast-growing sector in the global travel industry and is said to value approximately US$600 billion a year. Many countries have been formulating their sports

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Experience Tourism
Diane Dodd

Tourism Is A Global Force For Good. It Needs The Best Leaders At The Helm

The future of the travel industry, like other sectors, lies in companies taking responsibility beyond the single bottom line and embedding the principles of sustainability into their business. Where today the myriad terms associated with sustainability (eco, pro-poor, green, and so on) reflect a fragmented collection of niches, tourism will

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Cities and Culture
Diane Dodd

The Top 10 Countries for Global Expats

The list of popular expat destinations has long included Northern Europe and Switzerland, known for their happiness, famed healthcare programs, and exceptional quality of life. These countries still retain some of the top spots, but this year the top expat destination belongs to a country in the opposite hemisphere: Ecuador. READ

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Cities and Culture
Diane Dodd

5 Awesome Festivals That Will Make You Want To Visit Taiwan

One of the highlights of calling Taiwan home for two years was having the special opportunity to experience the local holidays, festivals and celebrations of the island. Some of the festivals told stories of Chinese culture and ancient myths; others commemorated special events from Taiwan’s past; and still others were

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