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The International Wine Tourism Conference 2012 is on in Perugia - IWINETC

International Wine Tourism Conference last minute reminder Founded in Spain in 2009, the International Wine Tourism Conference has now accommodated over 700 wine tourism professionals in 45 different countries throughout the world. Though opportunities...

Posted to eTourism News by Patrickdh on 27 Jan 2012

Filed under: tourism, wine conference, wine

Speaking, listening and wining about tourism at iwinetc 2012

No other than Perugia is currentl apt for such the stellar IInternational Wine Tourism Conference. Perugia is a stunning city and is one of Italy’s best preserved medieval hill towns and charming Centro Storico with it's medieval streets covered...

Posted to [EXP] Travel by Patrickdh on 3 Jan 2012

Filed under: italia, iwinetc, perugia

The need to scale up the transformation of the environment beyond zero

Zero isn't our hero When it comes for mankind to strive for a positive impact both economically and socially, it seems that towards the environment, we strive for “zero.” "Zero is not a terribly inspiring goal, which may explain why...

Posted to [EXP] Travel by Patrickdh on 2 Dec 2011

Filed under: cradle2cradle

Is tourism best served by governments?

Governments, ministries, state organizations are recognized to be have been in the past least permeable and quite hesitant to relinquish control to the network. In today's landscape and irremediable push towards clusters, are tourism ministries governing...

Posted to [EXP] Travel by Patrickdh on 21 Oct 2011

Filed under: tourism policy, clusters, control, networks

Horizon 2020 the future EU for research and innovation

The Research, Innovation and Science Commissioner Máire Geoghegan-Quinn announced the outcome of the competition to name the future EU funding programme for research and innovation. "Horizon 2020" was selected as the winner of our "You...

Posted to eTourism News by Patrickdh on 4 Oct 2011

Filed under: funding, horizon 2020, europe, innovation

One world on Tourism Day 2011

Egypt is world famous for its rich history and vibrant culture which draw millions of tourists to the country each year. It is precisely this interaction between the peoples and cultures of the world, driven by tourism, that is at the heart of the WTD...

Posted to eTourism News by Patrickdh on 21 Sep 2011

Filed under: world tourism day, linking cultures

El mapa de turismo hacía el 2015

Descansar, Descubrir, Disfrutar, Aprender, Reunirse Estas son las denominadas "áreas de negocios" de Turismo de España, que son poca cosa más que áreas de actividades/necesidades clásicas del turista de hoy...

Posted to [EXP] Travel by Patrickdh on 8 Sep 2011

Filed under: tourism, strategy, development, spain

Bigger than life on the Douro

The words incredible, unique, and fantastic may seem to be over-used in connection with the Douro, but anyone who has been there knows that those words has from today onwards it's multimedia support. Life on the Douro is a documentary about 300 years...

Posted to [EXP] Travel by Patrickdh on 31 Aug 2011

Filed under: life on the douro, film festival, douro

Life on the Douro Premiere's

The words incredible, unique, and fantastic may seem to be over-used in connection with the Douro, but anyone who has been there knows that those words cannot do it full justice. Life on the Douro is a documentary about 300 years of history with direct...

Posted to eTourism News by Editor on 30 Aug 2011

Filed under: Life on the Douro, Douro, winemaking, Portugal

Welcoming age of the customer

Importance of framing important developments while looking ahead What happens when organizations responsible for tourism development get stuck in the middle ages? They get overtaken. Pictured is an infographic from Forrester Research that allows to interpret...

Posted to eTourism News by Patrickdh on 29 Jun 2011

Filed under: hermes airports, cyprus tourism, service model

Cyprus Tourism authorities rush to infrastructural development

In mutually beneficial complicity, infrastructural developments to divert attention from the service needs of the Tourism industry in Cyprus During the annual conference of travel agents in Cyprus (ACTA), Mr. Paschalides, minister of commerce, industry...

Posted to eTourism News by Patrickdh on 25 Jun 2011

Filed under: service deficiencies, tourism authorities

I want a big footprint

A quick overview as to why pursuing zero footprint or carbon neutrality may mean forgoing setting more ambitious goals in favor of the environment.

Posted to [EXP] Travel by Patrickdh on 1 Mar 2011

Filed under: positive footprints, cradle2cradle

Overview of Cluster Dynamics

We've grouped 3 videos that sum up context of working with clusters - it's a series elaborated by the European Cluster Observartory 1. Linking of networks and cluster Context and constructive forces forming clusters and benefits 2. Groundwork...

Posted to [EXP] Travel by Patrickdh on 18 Feb 2011

Filed under: entrepreneurship, cluster, life-cycles

Central focus for cluster management

Cluster management and initiatives for increased competitiveness. Opening up culture between stakeholders in benefit of development of trust for regional competitiveness through professionalism. 5 point views as discussions from clusterobservatory.eu...

Posted to [EXP] Travel by Patrickdh on 18 Feb 2011

Filed under: managing, cluster, network

Entrepreneurs in need of a new guide book

The development of Entrepreneurs requires leaders with qualities unseen or not considered as important in the past. The world cries out for a new type of leadership, not just as we face global concerns and unresolved geopolitical matters, but in a leadership...

Posted to [EXP] Travel by Patrickdh on 12 Feb 2011

Filed under: start-ups, cyprus, commerce, competence, entrepreneurship, creativity

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