“What do I think will be big tourism trends moving forward?

1. Food tourism: People aren’t just traveling to visit historical and cultural sites anymore. They’re traveling for food. And I’m not talking about eating hotel food, I’m talking about eating local, authentic and culinary delights either on the street or in dining establishments, or getting their hands dirty in a culinary class or commercial kitchen. Enabling travelers to experience true local cuisine through food tours and culinary education programs can create unique experiences that have true destination appeal. Check out vayable.com, where I once tried to get a hummus tour in Tel Aviv and a tour of an organic pig farm in San Francisco!…” (read more)