Turkey: Important for 11,000 years You do not have to be a historian to know that Turkey is a relevant part of world history. While Piri Reis may not be a household name, he was busy charting the sea for sailors in the 16th Century; Evliya Celebi an Ottoman Turk in the 17th century wrote […]
Robert Parker. Creating A Wine Legacy
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 […]