Exploring linkages between food, well-being and sustainable tourism
Food, Well-being and Wellness Tourism were at the centre of a public seminar organised in Kuopio, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2020-2021 on 11 September, in the framework of the 7th Annual IGCAT Experts’ Meeting. The event was virtually joined by experts from all over the world who shared views on how to respond to changing consumer behaviour, the increasing inclination […]
European Regions of Gastronomy discuss opportunities in food and well-being tourism
The 7th Annual IGCAT Experts’ Meeting successfully kicked off with IGCAT webinar on Food, Well-being and Wellness Tourism in the Regions of Gastronomy, held on 10 September 2020. During the event, awarded European Regions of Gastronomy discussed policies to support and promote excellent visitor experiences related to food and well-being. By putting the spotlight on good case examples from the regions, the debate […]
The S Plan – Smart strategies for sustainable regions
The protection and promotion of local cultural and food diversity is increasingly becoming a vital means to nurture sustainable and inclusive growth at regional level. This is the powerful message of The S Plan, where President of IGCAT, Dr. Diane Dodd warns about the risks of losing our biodiversity and the century-long traditions and practices […]
On your next trip, stop in one of these architecturally beautiful cities
You’re a wanderer. A traveler. Someone who loves to see different cities and the architecture they hold. Not content to stay put, you love to create detailed itineraries that take you across the world. And the truth is, while there are hundreds of natural wonders to be seen, humans create some of the most astonishing […]
European Sweets Itineraries – End or Beginning?
The European Sweets Itineraries (ESI) is a European project co-funded by the European COSME programme which aims to offer new educational itineraries for international VETs schools through the production of local sweets in regional areas of Portugal, Italy, and Spain, tested by students from Latvian Hospitality schools. The final partnership meeting and the public dissemination […]
America’s Best Culinary Festivals: LA Food & Wine
With interest in all things edible at a new high, the world has more culinary events and festivals than ever before. The U.S. is especially rich in some of the best and biggest such gatherings, all throughout the year, but some are better than others. Of the very top tier events, the next one on […]
What Happens To Tourism When Apple Starts Naming Its Products After National Parks
It’s been a good year for Yosemite National Park. After the world’s biggest tech company decided to name its operating system “OS X Yosemite,” it sent a wave of free advertising to the California park. The data seems to show that this simple, gracious branding strategy had a meaningful impact on one of America’s most […]
Spain Looking To Lure More Chinese Tourists
Spain’s tourism season is underway. But of the 65 million tourists that visit the country, less than 300,000 will come from China. Spain wants to treble that number in the next five years and hotels and tourist hot-spots have already begun the process of becoming more Chinese friendly. Read original article at english.cntv.cn
#CHICEATS: Where To Dine With The Best Art In The World
Passionate about gastronomy and arts? From Picassos in France to Warhols in New York, these are the restaurants where the walls rival their menus. Read original article at harpersbazaar.com
Summer Food Festivals Lean On Digital Marketing To Boost Expansion
“Millennials are definitely going to food festivals and events where they find value,” Karlitz told Adweek. “They are more attuned than the generation before them in terms of really trying to take the best of what culture and lifestyle marketing offers. They get their information digitally, which is why we have big digital campaigns going […]
Oceanside Hoping To Boost Ag Tourism
OCEANSIDE — It may not be Napa Valley, but Oceanside is among a growing number of communities looking to boost agritourism and promote a farm-to-table philosophy that could mean more green for growers, hoteliers and the city’s emerging restaurant scene. “I think agritourism can help provide additional revenues for our local farmers as well as benefit […]
Airbnb A Risky Business That Impacts Tourism Industry: HNL
“Airbnb is a business where it’s unlicensed, they don’t collect taxes, they don’t pay taxes, they don’t support the economy,” Avery told The St. John’s Morning Show Monday. “There is a significant risk to our tourism industry if we continue to let this business grow,” he said. A plan in Quebec to crack down on […]
