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
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
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
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
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
Croatia, where many episodes of about-to-be-launched Season 5 of Game of Thrones were filmed, is happily gearing up for a flood of Thrones-happy tourists. READ MORE…
Responsible tourism is flourishing in New York state, driven by communities passionate about their heritage, landscape and wildlife. Developing these types of community-driven tourism experiences is something New York State Division of Tourism is taking seriously, recognising that in promoting tourism which supports and celebrates local people, and preserves the
“A tourist with disabilities is, first of all, a tourist, someone wishing to go on holidays at destinations of his or her choice. And we must consider the fact that they want to see a place of their choice without any hindrance”, said Laura, the president of the European Network on
With solar-powered hot air balloons and a new Bio-Bus fuelled by human and household waste, Bristol is going all out to fete its status as European Green Capital for 2015. READ MORE…
Dubbed the “Pop-Up Pompidou” but officially named the the Malaga Pompidou Art Centre, the new museum will be a feature of the city’s arts scene for the next five years. READ MORE…
Modern travelers seem to seek these experiences as well. In 2014, the travel industry was abuzz about the possibilities of experiential travel: living like a local (or even better, with a local), taking cooking classes, volunteering, and more. Today’s travelers seek more than amenities and creature comforts, more than getting
ROME- The Neapolitan Art of Pizza-making has been put forward as Italy’s nomination for UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List. The choice was made by the National Italian Commission (CNI) to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, ahead of the World Expo 2015. READ MORE,..
Loco’l a restaurant from Roy Choi and Daniel Patterson taking shape at the corner of Turk and Taylor streets, at San Francisco’s Tenderloin district. The two high-profile chefs are dedicating Loco’l to bringing wholesome, chef-created fast food to the neighborhood — and from there, to revolutionizing the fast-food industry in America. To
Conflict Kitchen is an eatery that is also a not-for-profit experimental public art project based in the center of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States. It encourages dialogue and promotes peace and coexistence through the food it serves from countries with which the U.S. is in conflict. Simply put, it
You’ve heard it a lot in the last few months: Europe is cheaper than it’s been in a long time. The time to go is now. But Europe is a big place. So where should you visit to make the most of the strong dollar? READ MORE…
For years, the strong euro has put off some travelers, not anymore, say travel experts, these days, the weak euro has been a boon to the European hospitality industry. READ MORE…
