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Thracian Helmet with Mask
Thracian Helmet with Mask, originally uploaded by The Traveling Frog - Rossitza and Stevan Olson. Thracian Helmet with Mask: Amazing photo. National Museum of History, BulgariaThe Cultural Tourism in 2010: Trends, destinations and business outlook
Cultural travelers travel because they need to unveil something mysterious, something familiar, something…unexpected. They are driven not by prices, but buy deep-rooted need for new experiences or nostalgic familiarity. That is why they spend more money and they travel more often. Their travels are longer in time and distance. This pattern will not change in 2010. What will be different and what will stay the same in 2010?Country Branding From A Global Cultural Tourism Perspective
Finally my (im)patience is generously rewarded: the Country Brand Index of Future Brand is here. That, on the top of the 2009 edition Nation Brands Index (NBI) by Anholt-GfK Roper, made me jump of joy. They encompass information, which will be my “food for thought” for the weeks to come. You might say that I am partial to the CBI, since I was one of the experts for the 2009 edition. In fact, I will try to prove that I see objectively both Indexes as sources of very valuable information. This combined “sea of knowledge” for professionals like me, is precious when it comes to create strategies for tourism development and destination management.The Good, the Bad and the Unusual: the new Strategic Plan for Cultural Tourism Development in Bulgaria
As a consultant on cultural tourism for the travel industry and a macro-strategist in this field, I always applaud when governments are thinking strategically about this industry. That is why I was extremely excited when during the last month the Bulgarian parliament approved the Strategic Plan for Cultural Tourism Development.The INTELLECT Institute
The mission of the Intellect Institute is to research, preserve, enhance experience and promote culture through scientific research, high technology solutions, best business practices, sound marketing and communications systems, and international tourism. The INTELLECT Institute primary goal is to assist disadvantaged communities, organizations and individuals involved in research, preservation and promotion of the cultural heritage and living cultures, enhancing their capacity for productive and sustainable business operations.Rosie Olson
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Where is this church?
Normally as hidden treasures we understand something small, that was buried and hidden from invaders, thieves etc. In this case, the architectural and artistic treasure of the 600-year old mosque is hidden because of political reasons: the place is…
Rossitza--this is wonderful stuff. I am very interested in the historical position of pigs, hogs, wild boars, as well as mythology and foodways. Thanks.
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A Hidden Treasure - The Old Mosque (Eski Djamia) in Stara Zagora
Normally as hidden treasures we understand something small, that was buried and hidden from invaders, thieves et… Continue Posted on August 18, 2009 at 10:30am —
The Story of the Mezek Thracian Tomb Boar
In 1902 , when Svilengrad and the village of Mezek were still under the domination of the Turkish Empire, Angel Chobana, a local treasure hunter, was digging next to the Mezek Thracian Tomb (then still an mound looking like from outside as a small hill) with the purpose of searchin… Continue
Posted on June 21, 2009 at 3:00am — 1 Comment
Image of Russia abroad - how to fight the stereotypes?
A question by Elena Ustimova was posted in a Linkedin.com group about country branding:
How can the image of Russia abroad be improved?
Dear colleagues,
It is widely known that foreign tourists are sometimes afraid of visiting Russia. I think it is all because of the image that the mass media have created about the Russian Federation.
It is so offensive sometimes to hear such questions as:
1. Is it really so cold in Russia? (no, it's not, Russia is the biggest country in the world, thus ther… Continue
How can the image of Russia abroad be improved?
Dear colleagues,
It is widely known that foreign tourists are sometimes afraid of visiting Russia. I think it is all because of the image that the mass media have created about the Russian Federation.
It is so offensive sometimes to hear such questions as:
1. Is it really so cold in Russia? (no, it's not, Russia is the biggest country in the world, thus ther… Continue
Posted on May 31, 2009 at 6:39pm —
Country branding - an answer to a Linkedin.com thread
In general, you should be right about the similarity between country and, as you say, car branding. This is correct for the most known destinations of car brands. Meaning the consumer or the tourist already has a brand “emotion” imbedded in his mind. The brand was created years, even centuries ago and now can be only a question of money and time to make the purchase or enjoy it. That is valid for France (a culture brand), Mexico (cheap beaches, Indian culture), etc., as it is valid for Mercedes… Continue
Posted on October 4, 2008 at 12:50pm —
Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 4:23pm on December 18, 2008,
Desi Moneva said… - Thank you, Rossy! :)
Lubopitna sam za tozi forum i ste se radvam da ima povod da se vkliuchvam!
- At 5:57am on October 4, 2008,
Donatella Daniela said… - Thank you for your welcome
It will a pleasure to be a member of Cultural Realms
- At 12:49pm on August 26, 2008,
Angelova said…
- Draga Rossie! Blagodarja za pokanata. Beshe naistina priatna iznenada. Shte gledam da se vkljucha s vsichko svyrzano s obuchenieto i orazovanieto i otnoshenoeto im kym kulturata i obratno. Izvinjavam se che pisha na latinitsa.
Syrdechni pozdravi ot Tanya Angelova
- At 7:38pm on July 20, 2008,
Oleg said… - Росси, здравствуй! :)
- At 12:40pm on July 17, 2008,
Philip Steger said… - Hello Rossitza,
Welcome back from Bulgaria. Hope your trip went well. Thanks for the invitation to join Cultural Realms.
Phil
- At 11:26pm on July 12, 2008,
Rossitza Ohridska-Olson said…
- A lot of the pictures on flickr.com/photos/rossitza, from where they come to this network are Stevan's photos during our trips in Bulgaria, Macedonia, Turkey. So, go flickr and enjoy even more beautiful pix. Of course, this network is not a family oriented one - so I don't post pix of Violeta or any other private pix. I poste a pix for Steve, who can use it his profile, but this is because he says that he doesn't have a photo to put on his page:(.
You can also check my first blogpost at culturalrealms.typepad.com and comment on that . Or on any cultural tourism post. As a matter of fact, what bigger cultural discovery than to travel for baby adoption:)
- At 11:14pm on July 12, 2008,
Dan said… - Hi Sis, Thank you. Wonderful pictures! I have tons of Greta pictures. But, no pictures that I want to publish on this web site. If you want, I could send a couple via email.
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