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China has made significant achievements in cultural and tourism development during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021–25), said Minister of Culture and Tourism Sun Yeli, at a press briefing on Sept 29. Achievements are evident across flourishing cultural works, expanding public services, advanced heritage protection, thriving industries, and deepened international exchanges, Sun pointed out. 
The sector has achieved both cultural prosperity and tourism recovery, contributing to high-quality economic and social development and meeting people”s growing needs for a better life, he said. In 2024, China’s cultural industries generated 19.14 trillion yuan in revenue, up 37.7 percent from 2020, with 78,000…

Key Points Andrew Zimmern stresses that storytelling in food and travel should both entertain and educate. He warns that mass tourism can lead to the loss of unique culinary traditions and cultural erasure. Zimmern urges chefs and hospitality professionals to guide travelers toward deeper, more authentic experiences. Summary At the Skift Global Forum, TV personality and chef Andrew Zimmern emphasized the importance of storytelling in the intersection of food and travel, arguing that it should inspire deeper exploration and understanding. He cautioned that mass tourism risks erasing local food traditions, as demand for familiar dishes can overshadow more authentic or…

Specialist travel company Timbuktu Travel has seen requests for food-oriented itineraries double compared to two years ago.getty Half of global travelers now book restaurant reservations before they even secure their flights, a recent Hilton survey found. And one in five are going on trips specifically to hunt down new restaurants and culinary experiences. But while previous years saw travelers fighting for tables in Copenhagen or queuing for omakase in Tokyo, food lovers are looking for more experiential ways of discovering food this year. Specialist travel company Timbuktu Travel has seen requests for food-oriented itineraries double compared to two years ago.…

The setting of The Ranch in Sloatsburg, New York, built by J.P. Morgan as a wedding gift for his daughter.The Ranch Hudson Valley Heading into the countryside in the fall to observe the colors of the changing leaves is a classic weekend getaway. But there are other reasons to head into the countryside at this time of year. (And, really, at any time of year.) It’s not just the scenery, there’s also a goal. A Three Day Reset in New York’s Hudson ValleyOne of the prime activities in The Ranch Hudson Valley’s program is hiking trails in the over 40,000…

It’s always game day somewhere for sports tourism, now one of the globe’s fastest-growing travel sectors.According to a recent report published by the World Economic Forum, the sector is set for runaway growth. Valued at $609 billion in 2023, it is predicted to be worth more than $1.7 trillion by 2032. Sports tourism is a broad field that encompasses activities where tourists either attend an event as spectators or actively participate in a competition.Yet in an era of inflation and tighter budgets, one big question looms: is sports travel a worthwhile splurge or a financial foul? Financial advisors speculate on…

Credit: Elsa HahneCredit: Elsa Hahne3. Whitney PlantationWhitney Plantation, an antebellum indigo plantation in Louisiana where nearly 400 people were enslaved, will open its newest exhibition, “Indigeaux: Yes, Spirit. I’ll go…” by Iya Oriade Queen Leia Lewis on Oct. 17. The exhibit explores the indigo dyeing traditions imported into the New World from West Africa with original artwork and storytelling during workshops and guided tours from Lewis. Whitney Plantation isn’t an event space and it doesn’t glamorize plantation life. Instead, it focuses on “the brutal labor and stolen freedom of those that created vast economic wealth for the enslaving families,” according…

“Destination: Walt Disney World” takes you to Central Florida to explore the magic of the resort across seasons, from fall fun to festive traditions and cultural celebrations.At the Magic Kingdom, Halloween transforms the park overnight.”Our incredible holiday services team transforms the Magic Kingdom in just one single night,” said Nathaniel Palma, spokesperson for Walt Disney World. “Just like the fairy godmother waved their wand, overnight the whole kingdom gets to transform.”Guests can trick-or-treat, spot rare characters, and catch the fan-favorite “Boo to You” parade at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.Over at EPCOT, the International Food & Wine Festival offers tastes from…

Simpson Travel has reassured agents of its commitment to the trade in the wake of Classic Collection’s closure as it expands its team.   The luxury tour operator has appointed travel and tourism graduate Mariana Canico in the new role of business development executive to support agents across marketing, social media and events and has announced fam trips to its key destinations early in 2026.   Following the news about On The Beach’s decision to shut its B2B arm last week, head of trade sales Hannah Naylor-Vane urged agents to get in touch, particularly if looking for beachfront boutique hotels…

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This Prague Hotel Is So Wes AndersonFittingly, for a hotel where Franz Kafka delivered one of his first public readings, the W Prague has undergone a dramatic metamorphosis. Built in Wenceslas Square in 1872 and redesigned in 1889 as the Art Nouveau Grand Hotel Europa, the property looks like it could be straight out of a Wes Anderson movie. (It even has its own entry on the website Accidentally West Anderson.) Last year, the hotel was transformed again and reopened as the W Prague without losing any of its Wes-sence. With 161 rooms and suites, the hotel features multiple restaurants…