“The Tourism Sector Committee must be revitalized, with two priorities: consultation and adaptation to the challenges of the sector, with two objectives: to remain the world’s leading destination and to become the leading sustainable tourism destination,” insisted the French Minister for Tourism, Olivia Grégoire, on November 9, 2022 in Bercy. In other words, the priority […]
The jury of the 9th edition of the Creative Tourism Awards, composed of experts in tourism, marketing and creative industries, has selected the Economic Tourism and Know-How Week (Semaine du Tourisme économique et des savoir-faire) as the best strategy for the development of creative tourism in 2023. This initiative, supported by the Brittany region’s tourist […]
The Capital of Jamaica has been elected World Best Creative Destination by the jury of the 9th Creative Tourism Awards, made up of international experts in tourism marketing and creative economy, who had the difficult task of selecting the winners among 152 applications, from 28 countries. The award was delivered to Hon. Edmund Bartlett, the […]
On the occasion of Cannes joining the Creative Tourism Network®, Laure Toma-Auneau, Director of Leisure Tourism, presents this innovative approach which aims to show another side of the city, more human and creative. Cannes is traditionally associated with luxury tourism. How did this strategy to develop a more authentic and like-a-local tourism come about? […]
As part of the 46th edition of the World Tourism Fair in Paris, the Creative Tourism Network® has announced the addition of Cannes to its network, awarding the city the label of “Creative Friendly Destination”. With this, the City of Cannes hopes to implement a new ecosystem which will benefit the entire population and the […]
Tunisia’s Culinary Journey is the new tourism offer that invites travellers to discover the country’s culinary heritage through creative experiences, organised around six flagship products. This project, supported by GIZ and managed by the Creative Tourism Network®, aims to highlight the richness of Tunisia’s culinary heritage from all angles – human, cultural, artistic and creative […]
Recife is more than just miles of heavenly beaches: under a blazing sun, people are creating, innovating, inspiring, making and remaking! The Brazilian city was named Creative Capital in 2017 by the Creative Tourism Network® for the extent of its intangible heritage and the dynamism of its creative industries. From the delicious bolo de rolo […]
Quito’s geographical location, in the middle of the equatorial line, and its importance throughout history have allowed the city to become the focus of diverse cultural manifestations and syncretism between different traditions. The development of tourism in the city and the diversification of the sector have stimulated the creation of creative experiences around traditional products […]
Perpignan-Méditerranée, a Franco-Catalan destination with the “Creative Friendly Destination” label, has a unique dual identity. The French art of living, gastronomy and craftsmanship merge joyfully with Catalan culture, its traditions and its values of generosity, sharing and conviviality. Creative tourism is the best way to experience the richness of its heritage and the diversity of […]
The capital of Cyprus is recognized as a creative and friendly destination within the Creative Tourism Network®, both for its creative offering and for its innovative and sustainable vision of tourism. Indeed, Nicosia stands out among Mediterranean destinations for its model based on programs and campaigns such as Ngage, a brand that promotes Nicosia as […]
Lake Llanquihue, in southern Chile, is the second largest lake in the country. With an area of 860 km², this watershed marks the passage of culture, as river water reaches the lake and, through the river, travels to the sea. A unique destination where natural and cultural heritage flows and converges. Since 2020, the towns […]
The winners of the Creative Tourism Awards 2022 have just been unveiled!
Created by the World Creative Tourism Network®, these awards aim to honor outstanding works in the journalism and media area in general, that focus on creative tourism all around the world, and through different ways.
Tourism has evolved considerably in recent years, and journalists, reporters, and communicators are the best guarantors of these changes. This is why the Creative Tourism Network® wants to reward all those who have had the curiosity, audacity, and generosity to deal with creative tourism from all angles!
The jury of the Creative Tourism Media Awards, composed of international experts in media, tourism, and creative economy, elected the winners among quite a hundred applications, allocated in different categories, among them: Best Article, Best Travel Report, Best Video Documentary, Best Promotional spot or campaign, Best Blog (post), Best podcast/radio program.
The main criteria were the innovative vision and the sensitivity for human and community-based tourism. High-level professionals, from the USA, Brazil, the U.K., Croatia, Austria, Italy, Luxembourg, and Catalonia, stood out for their talent and creative eye on sustainable tourism!
The director of the Creative Tourism Network®, Caroline congratulated these brilliant professionals “who highly contribute to accelerating the changing mindsets towards more human and virtuous tourism.”
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