Tag: food tourism
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Ismail Sabri on the Korean Wave in Malaysia: Leaders Respond to a Growing Cultural Trend
Ismail Sabri weighs in on Malaysia’s evolving palate The Korean wave has swept into Malaysia’s dining rooms and street markets, with data from Korea’s agriculture, food and rural affairs ministry showing a notable rise in favourability for Korean foods in Kuala Lumpur—from 70.6% in 2023 to 80.6% in 2025. In an exclusive interview with FMT…
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A New Year at the Table: Philippine Dining in 2026 Fueled by Michelin Momentum
New Beginnings at the Table The first days of a new year invite reflection, and for the Philippine dining scene, 2026 arrives with a momentum that feels distinctly different. The formalization of the Michelin Guide in the country, crowned by a high-profile awards ceremony last October 30, 2025, has catalyzed a renewed sense of ambition…
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Singapore Sees Higher Tourism Spending Despite Fewer Visitors, Shopping Less
Tourism receipts rise even as visitor numbers fall Singapore is defying the simple math of tourism: fewer visitors are arriving, yet the city-state is recording higher tourism receipts than in 2019. A report from the Ministry of Trade and Industry’s Economics Division shows that spending per visitor has shifted away from shopping and toward dining…
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Michelin Recognition in the Triangle: 19 Restaurants Earned
Triangle Restaurants Earn Michelin Recognition, Signaling a Dining Boom In a landmark announcement, nineteen restaurants across the Triangle—Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill—have received Michelin recognition. The accolade, highly anticipated in foodie circles, shines a national spotlight on the region’s diverse dining scene. As Michelin inspectors quietly recorded several rounds of visits, local restaurateurs say the…
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19 Triangle Restaurants Earn Michelin Recognition, Driving Local Buzz
Overview: Michelin recognition shakes up the Triangle dining scene In a notable turn for North Carolina’s dining landscape, 19 restaurants across the Triangle — Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill — have earned Michelin recognition. This milestone highlights the region’s culinary diversity, from inventive tasting menus to standout regional fare. The news comes as local tourism…
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Chico State Announces Three Lantis Endowed Chairs to Advance Global, Rural Research
Chico State Announces Lantis Endowed Chairs to Accelerate Global and Rural Research Chico State has named three faculty members as recipients of its prestigious Lantis Endowed University Chairs, a recognition that not only honors their past work but also fuels ambitious new research and student-focused initiatives. The awards, funded through the legacy gift of Professor…
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Chico State Professors Win Prestigious Lantis Endowments to Drive Global and Rural Research
Chico State Announces 2024 Lantis Endowed Chairs Recipients Chico State has named three distinguished faculty members as recipients of its annual Lantis Endowed University Chairs, a program funded by generous private giving to strengthen teaching, research, and community impact. The awards, ranging from $20,000 to $40,000 for release time, travel, stipends, and related project costs,…
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Chico State Professors Awarded Lantis Endowments to Advance Global and Rural Research
Chico State Announces 2024 Lantis Endowed Chairs The University has named three Chico State faculty members as recipients of its annual Lantis Endowed University Chairs. The awards, which recognize distinguished scholarship and promise for impact, provide funding to advance research and enrich student learning. This year’s honorees—International relations professor Angela Gapa, criminal justice professor Amy…
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Mindanao’s Culinary Renaissance: Davao’s Call to Build a Strong Food Culture for Tourism Growth
Promoting a Strong Food Culture to Boost Mindanao Tourism In a move aimed at harnessing Mindanao’s rich culinary potential, culinary experts and local entrepreneurs urged Davao and the wider Mindanao region to cultivate a distinctive food culture that can power the island’s tourism sector. The call came during the Taste Talk in the Future Menus…
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Culinary Experts Urge Mindanao to Build a Strong Food Culture to Boost Tourism
Mindanao’s Plate: A Path to Stronger Tourism In Davao City, a rallying call from culinary experts and entrepreneurs is turning the spotlight onto Mindanao’s food culture as a catalyst for tourism growth. During the Taste Talk in the Future Menus 2025: The Taste Kitchen event at Acacia Hotel Davao, country executive chef Kenneth Cacho of…