Pack Your #Travel Bags to Explore, Exchange, Learn or Relax?
The UN World Tourism Barometer reported promising news of a four percent (4%) increase in the number of tourists — 810 million — in 2015’s first eight months. Whether traveling…
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#Tourism Can Be Transformative for Peace & #SustainableDevelopment
Tourism’s impact is more likely than not underestimated by policy makers and the public. Tourism constitutes 10% of the global GDP and 6% of world trade. It is the better…
Could #Tourism Lift #Palestine Economy & Peace?
With assistance from the World Bank, Palestine is seeking to further the rich potential of its tourism. Palestine has the rich history, much of it shared with Israel and vice-versa,…
Cinco de Mayo is Simpatico for Global Citizens
Dogs donning festive sombreros , margaritas – guacamole – salsa and chips, Cinco de Mayo is cause for celebration and not just in Mexico (primarily Puebla State) and the United…
Been There, Done that “Anhinga Trail”
Over the New Year’s holiday, Ambassador Mo and I paid a return visit to one of our favorite National Parks – The Everglades, which is the third largest national park…
Welcome to Mexico’s Historic Centro of an Annual Celebration
Tourists and lovers of fine arts and popular culture, mark your calendars for the 31st Festival del Centro Historico de Mexico on March 25 – April 12. Held in the…
Tourism & Culture: “Building a New Partnership”
Conference in Cambodia is hosting private enterprise, government institutions, NGO’s and industry associations with the goal of building respect for diversity now as well as our unique cultural histories via…
“THE Authority” Predicts Six More Weeks of Winter
For one day a year the town of Punxsutawney experiences a surge of crowds and tourists from all over. “Phil” becomes the Ambassador of the Animal Kingdom on February 2,…
Tourism Promotes Global Economy, Cultural Exchange & Peace?
Tourism is an important economic asset as well as tool to enhance interaction and understanding between global citizens. It is perhaps also under-appreciated for its economic contribution. For 2014 according…