After many years in politics, Jussi Pajunen became Helsinki’s mayor in 2005. He is a member of the National Coalition Party and a former member of the City Council and the City Board as well as Chair of the City Board. Prior to entering politics he was the Managing Director and Chair of the […]
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 […]
Hotels in Istanbul and Cappadocia: Blending Europe with the East
Istanbul Luxury and 4-star hotels in Istanbul had their beginning in the second half of the 19th century (1889) when the Orient Express extended its non-stop service from Paris to Istanbul. As a result, this city became an important tourism destination and, in 1892 local investors, in partnership with the Wagons-Lits company opened the Beyogul […]
Running WORLD
From the moment she entered the hotel lobby for our meeting it was obvious that this c-suite executive, the woman who leads Worldhotels, is “in charge.” It takes only a moment to reach the conclusion that Kristin Intress is sharp, smart, savvy, sophisticated and, as an American heading up a German company, she is going […]
Where to Find Naked Men? At Spas!
According to current data, men have discovered what women have known all along – spas are a great place to visit, and a day of beauty may eliminate (or at least postpone) a visit to the doctor or the therapist. With holiday and wedding seasons upon us, spa certificates and assorted potions from exotic destinations […]
Poorism: Is it tourism?
Hotel Space. The Final Frontier
When planning a business trip or a holiday adventure we may take a moment to look at the online brochure for the property or scan photos (lobby, rooms, dining) on a website; we may actually look closely at the pictures to see what the interiors look like, if the color schemes and furnishings are contemporary […]
Move Over Napa. Wine Industry Matures in Bloomington, Indiana
When I was told that there was a thriving wine industry in Indiana – I thought it was the beginning of a riddle. Well, much to my surprise (and delight) I learned that wine production and consumption is growing in Indiana and the reviews from wine competitions indicate the industry is gaining domestic and international […]