The Caribbean tourism industry, like all tourism industries, is subject to the whims of consumers who are easily bored, heavily marketed for their discretionary income decisions, easily deceived by what is instantly “hot,” and a moving target that is difficult (if not impossible) to corral. The value of emerging markets was discussed at a recent […]
Caviar and Bordeaux: Italy meets France at the table
The Taste of Planet Bordeaux recently held a wine/pairing seminar at restaurant BoBo in New York’s Greenwich Village. The event was hosted by Michael Madrigale, Ambassador for Bordeaux, who introduced us to the pleasures available to the eye, nose and palate by teaming Calvisiusm caviar with wines from Bordeaux. Bobo’s Chef, Nelson Maldonado, developed a creative menu […]
Perfect 4 Lovers: Italian Calvisius Caviar +Taittinger Champagne
Eat Like a Local on Columbus Avenue: NY’s Eclectic Westside
Alex Garcia opened AG Kitchen in 2012. As a noted restaurateur his credits include Erizo Latino, Calle Ocho and Babalu, hosting the TV “Melting Pot” on the Food Network and “Nuestra Cocina” on Vme, the Spanish language affiliate of PBS. Family Friendly and Expansive This neighborhood eatery is spacious and offers guests a 120-seat dining […]
Pisa. Go for the Tower. Stay for the Cheese. Busti Fauglia
There is a secret that the Italians know but do not share: Italian cheese rules the world. We are aware of the quality and popularity of Italian wines, Italian designs, Italian music and art – but the fact that Italy leads the world in cheese-making is not a fact that rises to the top of the list […]
Texas Wines. Are They Serious?
If you consider 8,000 acres of land devoted to viticulture (2012 USDA Agriculture Survey), then you will believe that Texas is very serious about its wine industry. In the Beginning The Texas wine story begins in the mid-17th century when the Franciscan’s established the first vineyard in North America at Ysleta on the Rio Grande […]
French Wine Tourism: Gerard Bertrand brings his charisma to the wines of Southern France
Being invited to a Gerard Bertrand inspired Jazz Festival in Southern France is definitely a heart stopper. Images of Catherine Deneuve, Juliette Binoche, Brigette Bardot, Jean Paul Belmondo and Gerard Depardieu parade before me. I envision fabulous wines, delicious cuisine, beautiful people dining in incredibly stunning vineyards as Bertrand (who is movie star gorgeous with a […]
Union Strikes in New York City: Carl Icahn and Donald Trump Take From the Workers
Milan: Travel With a Purpose
© Dr. Elinor Garely, Editor in Chief, TourismExecutives.com (a division of eTN Publishing) Jun 10, 2016 I put Milan on my Spring2Italy itinerary because I wanted to experience the Salone de Mobile, noted to be the largest furniture exhibition/event on the planet. So – although the time period meant that hotel rooms were charging rates […]
Rome is For Sleeping
Rome Is For Sleeping – eTurboNews.com © DR. ELINOR GARELY, EDITOR IN CHIEF, TOURISMEXECUTIVES.COM (A DIVISION OF ETN PUBLISHING) Jun 02, 2016 Millions of people sleep in Rome each year. Selecting where to sleep can be a challenge – because there are so many choices. This city is an important commercial and leisure destination and […]