Coca-Cola is about to kill off one of its only responsible packaging systems in the world. It’s forcing consumers in Germany to buy drinks in disposable plastic bottles, instead of more eco-friendly reusable bottles that have been used there for decades. READ MORE…
Major cities in the UK are falling behind their international counterparts in terms of their use of smart technologies, according to a new study from the University of Sheffield. The research has found that smart cities in the UK, such as London, are not as advanced as the leading smart cities
In a major study to be undertaken this summer, the de Blasio administration will review the diversity of the boards, staffs and audiences of New York City cultural organizations, such as museums, orchestras and dance troupes. READ MORE…
Abu Dhabi is poised to become a leading destination for Halal tourism and is heading to ITB Berlin in Germany to highlight its credentials and opportunities to leading tour operators at the event. READ MORE…
The arts and culture are the third most popular attraction in Australia for international tourists, only behind shopping and visiting the beach, and ahead of sporting events and casinos, according to new research by the Australia Council for the Arts. READ MORE…
Big events attracted a record number of visitors to Germany in 2014. Still, tourism promoters will not rest on their laurels. What are their strategies to draw even more tourists this year? READ MORE…
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority (FSA) said some companies risked losing their credibility after an annual audit found 12 of 40 businesses had “dishonestly” labelled their products as halal. READ MORE…
The upcoming Madrid Fusión Manila is an opportunity for the capital of the Philippines to retake its place as one of the gastronomical destinations in Asia. This is the statement of Department of Tourism secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. at the press conference of Madrid Fusión Manila in Fairmont Makati on
Mega and small-scale sport tourism has the potential to contribute to the social, cultural, economic and infrastructural development of the host country or city. In addition to either participating and observing sporting events, persons who travel for sport tourism may also have a vested interest in visiting state-of-the-art sporting facilities such
Sum of Us have just received a letter from a major corporate agribusiness firm threatening legal action unless they stop their campaign to save the bees. The letter came from a contractor for Bayer, one of the biggest producers of bee-killing pesticides in the world — which means they could be facing
A hotel in Holborn has become the venue for the first Slow Food market to set up in London. The Slow Food movement began in Italy 25 years ago, dedicated to promoting locally produced food, using traditional techniques, and providing an alternative to mass-produced fast food. The new market is
ISTANBUL, Turkey – Tourists in Turkey last year spent almost 20 percent of their budgets on food, according to a recent gastronomy tourism report by the Turkish Association of Travel Agents (TÜRSAB). The 41.4 million foreign tourists who visited Turkey in 2014 spent $6.5 billion on food, some 19 percent
Bo White has done a lot of treks. Between a career in international development and a love for climbing and hiking, the 32-year-old has been all over the world. But nowhere quite like the Pamir. The Pamir is pristine because it’s remote — far from airports, cities and reliable roads.
Aarhus often lives in the shadows of Copenhagen, but Denmark’s second-largest city no longer has to take a back seat when it comes to its food scene. Three Aarhus restaurants were given Michelin stars Thursday as the first ever Michelin Nordic Cities guide was presented in Stockholm. READ MORE…
In a historic victory of global importance, the US Government just passed rock solid rules to ensure the Internet stays open and free for generations to come. But even though we’ve won this crucial fight, we must stay vigilant. Big telecom corporations like Verizon and Comcast are already working with conservatives in
The Flow Hive is a new beehive invention that promises to eliminate the more laborious aspects of collecting honey from a beehive with a novel spigot system that taps into specially designed honeycomb frames. Invented over the last decade by father and son beekeepers Stuart and Cedar Anderson, the system
