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Gourmet gastronomic tourism
Gastronomic tourism is a trip to various places of the planet to get acquainted with local culinary traditions and features of national or regional cuisine. The main goal of vacationers who choose gastronomic tourism is to taste unique products and dishes that are unique to the area.
For true gourmets, such trips are not a way to fill the stomach with all kinds of delicacies and exotic dishes. First of all, gastronomic tourism is a means of understanding the mentality, centuries-old traditions and national spirit of peoples through the culture of cooking and eating food. Thus, gastronomic tourism is more than a regular sightseeing trip, as it requires a careful approach to the selection of local food. The main highlight of the gastrotour is the tasting of those dishes that are not found anywhere else in the world. Continue reading
History of Travel and Tourism
2000 years before Christ, in India and Mesopotamia
Trade travels have existed since the beginning of civilization. At that time, the port of Lothal was an important center of trade between the Indus Valley and the Sumerian civilizations.
600 BC and later
Early forms of leisure travelers can be traced back to the Babylonian and Egyptian empires. In Babylon, a museum of historical antiquities was opened to the public. The Egyptians held many religious holidays that attracted devout and simply curious people. Aliens flocked to cities to see famous works of art and buildings. Continue reading
Differences between tour operators and travel agents
Many have a misconception about tour operators and travel agents. But tour operators and travel agencies differ from each other and play completely different roles in the tourism business. Compared to the factory, the tour operator is similar to the production department, and the travel agency is similar to the sales department …
The tour operator is the organizer and provider of a package of travel services. It is often called a ground handling company. Travel company – tour operator will conclude contracts with hotels and resorts, airlines and land transport companies, for example, cars, buses, minibuses, ferries and trains, etc. With all the necessary prices and information gathered, tour operators prepare detailed travel packages and distribute to travel agents, in travel agent catalogs and abroad. Continue reading
