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Cities and Culture
Diane Dodd

Culture as an engine of development

Culture as an engine of sustainable development, stimulating job growth and innovation will be discussed by experts from around the world in a UNESCO meeting in Florence. Experts will gather for 3 days in this Italian city in the third edition of the World Forum of UNESCO on culture and

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Regions and Gastronomy
Diane Dodd

Peru named "Best Culinary Destination" in South America

Peru has been crowned the gastronomic capital of South America in the latest edition of the World Travel Awards 2014, which recognize excellence in the field of tourism across the globe. Aside from being named South America’s Leading Culinary Destination for the second time since 2012, Peru also received awards

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Regions and Gastronomy
Diane Dodd

Food or Gastronomic Tourism and Rural Development

Gastronomy is one of the elements incorporated in a new concept of cultural heritage and cultural tourism, driven by growing trends of a well-being lifestyle, authenticity, environmental protection and the need to have a high-quality experience. Tourists increasingly want foods which emphasise the heritage and culture of a place, which assist

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