The hospitality industry in Malaysia has been urged to undertake initiatives to improve certification amongst its workforce. This move is recommended to help employees face future challenges, particularly competition from countries within the region. The call was made by panelists during the Fifth Asia-Euro Conference 2014 on Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy, hosted
Bulgaria’s city of Plovdiv, named by an international jury as their recommendation for European Capital of Culture 2019, toasted its success with thousands thronging to a 500-metre-long makeshift table in the centre of the city. At the special event on September 13, free wine, provided by sponsors, was handed to
We must walk that critical path between promoting the experience of the world’s great natural marvels, whilst protecting them for future generations, according to the CEO and President of The World Travel & tourism Council (WTTC). Speaking at the 2014 WTTC Americas Summit in Lima, Peru, David Scowsill: ‘Our shared
Bulgaria’s Black Sea city of Varna, one of three on the shortlist for European Capital of Culture 2019 that lost out when an international jury decided to recommend Plovdiv, is considering appealing against the decision, local media reports said. The city is waiting to see the written motivation of the
The Catalan Academy of Gastronomy and Nutrition has chosen its first directors. Thus, it begins a new journey since in May, a decree of the Government recognized this institution as a public corporation equating it to the other academies that exist in Catalonia in other areas such as science or
Chocolate is one of the world’s most popular foods. Europeans in particular are passionate about cocoa – the chocolate industry is worth around £4 billion in Britain alone. Cocoa beans have travelled a long way from their ancestral home. Originally found in the forests of Mesoamerica, the beans were brought to
Since its inception, culture has been at the heart of UCLG’s agenda, as can be demonstrated by the adoption of the Agenda 21 for culture, the Policy Statement and the inclusion of culture in UCLG’s advocacy efforts related to the Post-2015 Agenda, including the activities of the Global Taskforce. The
Passengers and visitors can always look forward to an enjoyable experience at Singapore Changi Airport . Constantly rethinking the transit experience for today’s savvy global traveller resides at the heart of Changi, the airport has garnered more than 460 awards. The globally acclaimed Changi Experience ranges from the exciting SlideAT3
Even though the UK is selected to deliver an European Capital of Culture only in 2023, cities should already be thinking of bidding to obtaining this title. Nicola Greenan talks here about the need for any bid from the city Leeds. She is chair of Leeds Music Trust, an organization
One of the world’s largest artistic carousels with giant puppets spun in Western Bohemian Plzen in early September. That is how the city, famous for the production of beer, started its transformation into the European Capital of Culture 2015. The project, which starts January 17, will offer more than 50
Collaborating with surrounding towns, the village of Ruidoso and all of Lincoln County, a state program could bring ideas, money and exposure to the area. Building Creative Communities is part of a state initiative, the Arts and Cultural District designation, with the goal of revitalizing communities through arts, culture, tourism
As a successful outcome of being European Capital of Culture in 2008, Liverpool will now provide the blueprint for how the whole country should use arts and culture. This in order to boost young people’s chances and regeneration under a Labour government, said Harriet Harman, the party’s deputy leader. She
The rural world not only produces food, it also holds the cultural landscape, traditions, architecture, nature and knowledge of identity. Those who live there want to stay, but it is not easy; “from the 60’s, technological development tends to concentrate land and expels population”, says Ernesto Barrera, coordinator of the
IGCAT congratulates Plovdiv after the independent selection panel responsible for assessing the Bulgarian cities competing to be European Capital of Culture in 2019 has recommended that Plovdiv should be awarded the title. IGCAT experts Greg Richards, Diane Dodd, Mary Millor, Robert Palmer, Ernst Houdkamp and Danuta Glondys provided Plovdiv with training
Cyprus’ cultural development ranks highly among the government’s priorities, President Nicos Anastasiades assured,addressing on Friday evening the opening of the ‘Pafos Aphrodite Festival’, organized for the 16th consecutive year. ‘For this purpose we are promoting a series of further measures, with the first one being the restructuring of the management
What does responsible tourism look like in 2014? What are the experiences and destinations at the top of our travellers’ minds? The 200+ Longlist of the World Responsible Tourism Awards 2014, sponsored by the Sultanate of Oman Ministry of Tourism, reveals those organisations in the running to win the prestigious
