I’ve always followed the rule that anything worth doing is worth doing excessively.” – Robert Parker The Time before Parker The wine industry as we currently know it did not exist when Robert Parker entered it in 1967. Although he was a history major and a law school graduate and practiced as an attorney for […]
A Love Affair: Sicilian wines
When you receive an invitation from Marie-Christina Batich to join her for a wine /dine media event and you are smart – you will immediately RSVP. It is a certainty that the opportunity to taste interesting wines paired with unique cuisine will add up to an excellent investment of time and energy and lead to […]
Dining and Drama at Bustan NYC
Foodie Alert: Il Valentino Osteria on First Avenue, NYC
Up until now, anyone looking for a delicious Italian dinner in Manhattan on First Avenue between 50-60th Streets had a very good chance of experiencing starvation. Hungry for donuts, bagels, coffee, M&Ms – no problem! Walk a few steps and the deepest need for Chinese take-out can be addressed; have a yen for a […]
Nevis Steps Closer to Being Green: Chat with Nevis Tourism Minister
Currently, Nevis imports approximately 4.2 million gallons of diesel fuel annually, at a cost of $12 million, and the Caribbean region spends over $4 billion yearly (2009) on producing power. Clearly, a new source of energy is not a luxury or a wish – it is a necessity! The introduction of geothermal energy will […]
Moving On…From Paris to Brussels
HEL Governed by Design
Munich Tourism Benefits From Strategic Planning
It took a year for Munich to find the right person for the job. Their patience was rewarded; Geraldine Knudson is clearly the right person at the right time at the right place. Born in Austria, educated in Munich and Berlin (theater, art history and sociology) and holding a Masters of Arts degree in […]
Dear Generic. Is It Tourism Marketing or Something Else?
Today’s story reflects the current conditions of tourism marketing with a hope (and belief) that it can improve. I would like to trust that the bottom has been reached with “Dear Generic.” Today I received an email blast directed to “Generic;” most of the time the press releases are directed to “undisclosed recipient.” What makes […]
Is Tourism Savvy Enough to Grab onto the Boomer Market?
Millennials may have their youth but Baby Boomers have the money! Do not call them Seniors, Boomers or consider them Old! They may have born during the Post-World War II period (1946-1964) but this group of 76.4 million people (Population Reference Bureau) who have lived through unparalleled social and technological changes, do not see themselves as […]