Articles tagged “culinary tourism”

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IDEAS: The Royal Mansour Launches a Cooking School in Marrakech

The Royal Mansour Marrakech has launched a new culinary school for guests who are looking to elevate their cooking knowledge under the expert guidance of the hotel's chefs. Located just a five minute walk from the famous Djemaa El Fna square, The Royal Mansour Marrakech - hotel, which is widely regarded for its culinary offering…

Adam Stacey | 2 months ago

Tourism

Saudi Arabia Nearly Doubles UAE in Hotel Room Construction

Destinations in the Middle East understand that to realize their very ambitious tourism goals, they need to create enough infrastructure. Little wonder then that Saudi Arabia is now racing ahead of United Arab Emirates to build more hotel rooms.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago

Saudi Arabia Nearly Doubles UAE in Hotel Room Construction

Hotels

Hotels Raise the Bar on Mocktails With Eye on Health-Conscious Travelers

Hotel brands increasingly showcasing non-alcoholic drinks is a major shift considering hotels have long viewed alcohol as a significant revenue producer. But the growing emphasis on healthier travel has steered them toward a major opportunity to increase profits.

Carley Thornell, Skift | 12 months ago

Hotels Raise the Bar on Mocktails With Eye on Health-Conscious Travelers

Hotels

New Culinary-First Hotel Brand Appellation Served Up by 2 Hospitality Veterans

It’s been 10 years since Nobu hotels launched, and the hospitality landscape is primed for another chef-owned brand to offer immersive culinary – and cultural – experiences.

Carley Thornell, Skift | 1 year ago

New Culinary-First Hotel Brand Appellation Served Up by 2 Hospitality Veterans
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Tourism

How Houston Turned Diversity Into Its Biggest Selling Point

With diversity driving Houston’s dynamism on many fronts, the city is well positioned to attract both leisure and business travelers in the years ahead.

Houston First Corporation + Skift | 4 years ago

How Houston Turned Diversity Into Its Biggest Selling Point
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Luxury

The Baja Way – Designing the Perfect Luxury Travel Experience in Los Cabos

A new generation of forward-thinking chefs, gallery owners, mixologists, and entrepreneurs are helping the luxury destination of Los Cabos showcase its unique heritage and amenities, helping to set a new standard for luxury tourism in the process. In this piece, we get inside the mindset of “The Baja Way.”

Los Cabos Tourism Board + Skift | 4 years ago

The Baja Way – Designing the Perfect Luxury Travel Experience in Los Cabos
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Business Travel

Travel Marketing Across Generations in 2020: Reaching Gen Z, Gen X, Millennials, and Baby Boomers

Travel marketers should already be thinking about creating successful strategies for the year ahead. Being aware of what Gen Z, millennials, Gen X, and baby boomers want from their travels is key to making a strong impression in 2020.

Expedia Group Media Solutions + Skift | 4 years ago

Travel Marketing Across Generations in 2020: Reaching Gen Z, Gen X, Millennials, and Baby Boomers
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Tourism

The Future of Food Tourism in Thailand

Food tourism has taken over the world, and few destinations are as primed to capitalize on the trend as Thailand. Tour operators, hotels, and others in the travel sector are rapidly enhancing the ways in which visitors experience the country’s culinary offerings — and meeting planners are taking note.

Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau + Skift | 4 years ago

The Future of Food Tourism in Thailand

Tourism

Tourists Vs. Locals in New York City: Who Goes Where

New York City tourism trends are a mirror to what's happening in most other major cities. Foursquare data show that tourists and locals still stick to predictable paths, with tourists gravitating to top attractions around Midtown and Lower Manhattan. Every city is different and tourism has increased to outer boroughs but those probably still aren't top of mind for many travelers.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 7 years ago

Tourists Vs. Locals in New York City: Who Goes Where

Tourism

Food Tourism in the U.S. Gets Better as Americans’ Tastes Improve

America's unprecedented obsession with food ultimately stems from rising overall standards and expectations in taste, presentation, and originality of prepared foods. The bar is set higher than ever. Destination marketers and local food stakeholders now compete globally, hence should work in tandem to ensure their assets and efforts get noticed and stand out with American travelers.

Luke Bujarski, Skift | 7 years ago

Food Tourism in the U.S. Gets Better as Americans’ Tastes Improve