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The Five Meals That Have Mattered the Most to Travel Expert Arnie Weissmann

From truffles in France to roadside grilled fish in Ethiopia, Travel Weekly Editor in Chief Arnie Weissmann shares with us the meals that have mattered the most to him.

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Even before becoming the editor-in-chief of Travel Weekly , the travel industry’s leading trade publication, in 2001, Arnie Weissmann was a globetrotter.

He circumnavigated the planet as a student (a lot less glamorously than he does now), then later as a travel journalist and then as founder, editor and publisher of Weissmann Travel Reports , a forerunner in delivering news and info to travel agents on every country in the world.

Weissmann is a very curious (and seemingly indefatigable) man whose wanderings have taken him to just about every nook and cranny of the planet. He’s been to 120 countries, “give or take,” and he loves food. He’s eaten at some—maybe at most—of the grandest and best restaurants on Earth, and he’s shared meals with half a dozen world leaders. But if you know Weissmann, he is often most impressed with some local gastronomical marvel.

And he also loves Queens, New York. “You don’t have to leave that borough to try any cuisine in the world—almost,” he opines. Quickly adding, “For the best Sri Lankan, you’ve got to go to Staten Island!”

He’s also eaten in some of the most atrocious places, but says the worst experience is a story too long to tell in one sitting. “All I can say is that the meal under the worst circumstances involves a raging storm, a muddy mountain road, a sick child, a Bhutanese knight, liver and an honorary consul. You’ll have to connect the dots yourself I’m afraid.”

What, I inquired, might be the places that have the least interesting food he’s encountered? “For least interesting, tough—I have an open mind as well as an open mouth. I guess it would be the countries where I can’t really recall the cuisine at all—they made no impression on me, or felt derivative or not deeply distinguished from better foods in neighboring countries. I recognize the fault may well be mine—I’m not picking up on what makes them special. Those countries would include Myanmar, Romania, Libya and Andorra.”

His favorite cuisine is Mexican.

These are his five most memorable meals.

My college roommate lived with a family in Cuernavaca, Mexico, for a semester. Five years after graduation, he invited me to join him for a weeklong trip through central Mexico, beginning with a visit to his Cuernavaca host family. They loved him and treated us like royalty from the moment we arrived. And to celebrate his return, they planned a special dinner.

As I walked through the kitchen, I saw the mother and two daughters grinding a mound of walnuts with mortar and pestle into a fine powder. To this they added pure cream and a touch of salt, and put this simple sauce over chile relleno (stuffed, in this instance, with cheese). Since then, I’ve had a similar dish in restaurants in Mexico, chiles en nogada, which is traditionally served around holidays. But it can’t compare. Not even close.

I’m sure its taste was enhanced by the warmth of that family’s dinner table and because it was my first true introduction to authentic Mexican cuisine. In a way, it’s similar to one’s first true appreciation for, and understanding of, art; we return again and again to museums hoping to recapture the feeling that possessed us the first time we were truly moved and excited by a painting. That exact feeling will never recur, but if you’re lucky, you’ll come close.

Since that meal, I have had incredible Mexican food prepared by some of the country’s most famous chefs, but no matter how sublime the atmosphere, presentation and taste, nothing can replace this dish and meal as my number one dining experience.

I had spent four weeks traveling through Ethiopia and while waiting for a bus in the countryside, I met an Ethiopian man who had just returned to the country after spending years on a fishing boat off the coast of Alaska. He, too, was traveling around as a tourist and heading to the same village I was. I don’t recall what was so special about this village, but what stands out in my mind was that, by the time we left it, we were both very, very hot, very, very thirsty and very, very hungry.

My new friend said we should stop at a roadside restaurant we had passed on the way there. “It’s famous,” he said.

“Restaurant” might be a bit of a stretch. It’s not unusual for some restaurants in Ethiopia to have no cutlery—food is traditionally eaten with one’s hands, using injera bread to pinch up meat, vegetables and sauces. But this restaurant also had neither tables nor chairs. Instead, we squatted in an open area around a fire as the proprietor put two freshly caught fish, their skin rubbed with a seasoning and herbs, on a grill over the fire. He handed us paper plates, and when the fish were cooked, he put them onto the plates.

As soon as the fish were cool enough to touch, my companion tore into his with his fingers, and I followed suit. It was beyond delicious. It deeply, deeply satisfied some need that I didn’t know I had. I picked it clean to the bones and asked for another. The second was as perfect as the first. I have no idea what kind of fish it was, but it doesn’t really matter—it would be impossible to replicate, even if I had a fire made from the same wood and the same type of fish rubbed with the same herbs and spices. Once again, the totality of the experience is part of what sets it apart in my memory.

This is more about drink than food. My ex-wife and I were in Sofia, Bulgaria, during the communist period. We were staying in a room that a widow rented out and she recommended a specific restaurant for a “typical Bulgarian dinner.” The restaurant looked like a brightly lit diner, and was crowded; we were seated at a booth where five men were already seated. I was put at the head of the table and my ex was offered the last free seat on the booth. The men weren’t speaking much to one another; it seemed likely they were also seated randomly.

The man next to my ex said he was an English professor, which was welcome news. He immediately offered to buy us drinks, but said that they only served vodka and Campari at that restaurant. I don’t like vodka, and my ex didn’t drink at all, so we asked for two Camparis, and as soon as mine was done, my ex discreetly switched glasses and I drank hers. Over the course of the meal, everyone at the table bought us drinks, and the Camparis were lining up in front of us. The English professor, no slouch with vodka, started speaking Bulgarian to my ex, and not in a friendly tone. “What are you saying?” I asked him. “I don’t think she’s a tourist,” he said. “I think she’s Bulgarian pretending to be a tourist.” “Don’t be ridiculous,” I said. A man directly across from the professor, who spoke some English and had introduced himself as a boxer, spoke sharply and threateningly to the professor in Bulgarian, who shut up and sulked. “I buy you drink,” the boxer said to me. The thought of a 12th Campari was more than I could bear. “Thank you, but no thank you,” I said. He frowned. “You drink, you friend,” he said loudly. “You no drink, you no friend!” There was some menace in that. “I drink,” I said, and he beamed and motioned for the waiter. An orchestra started up and the men all rose and left the booth. The boxer indicated I should go with him—I was not about to say no to him again—and he locked elbows with me on one side, the professor locked elbows on the other, and we danced, powered by Campari, vodka and, on my part, just a bit of fear. I have no recollection whatsoever of what I ate that night.

My first experience at a Michelin-star restaurant, in Paris, was not so great. It wasn’t the $40 string beans that got to me; it was a combination of brusque service and too many tables wedged into too little space. The next year, a friend, hearing that my (present) wife and I were going to Strasbourg, France, said we must make a reservation at another Michelin-star restaurant, Le Crocodile. We didn’t really have the budget for it, but decided to go, hoping they wouldn’t object if we shared a starter and an entree between us. We were seated, looked over the menu, experienced some sticker shock, but decided to really splurge and share a whole prepared truffle, the most expensive appetizer.

I explained to the waiter, in my best high school French, that we wanted one appetizer and one entree, but that we would share them. The waiter nodded, left, and returned with two truffles. I tried to explain, politely, that we had only wanted one; the waiter seemed not to understand anything but the distress in my eyes. He called the proprietress over. “Can I help you?” she asked in English. I explained the situation. “You don’t want it? We understood what you said, but we just thought you’d be happier if you each had your own truffle. We will only charge you for the one, of course.” It was, of course, beyond delicious, especially enjoyable, seasoned as it was, with kindness, generosity and understanding.

A day’s walk into the Ituri rainforest in the Republic of Congo will bring you to a Pygmy village—at least, it did in 1983. The villagers there were very welcoming, though the experience was anything but comfortable. I arrived drenched in sweat, I was anxious that my purification tablets were no match for a stagnant pond that constituted the local water supply, and the hut offered to me as accommodations was small—my feet literally stuck out the doorway—and had a rock-hard floor.And to top it off, the villagers had been gathering honey. The bees weren’t very happy about that and were swarming everywhere.

Late in the afternoon, the villagers motioned for me to follow them as they strung a long, low net in and out of some trees. We then walked about half a mile from the net, and walked back toward it again, this time with the villagers banging pots and pans. When we reached the net again, a dik-dik—the smallest of antelopes—that had been running from the banging was entangled in the net. They slit its throat and carried it back to the village, where it was cleaned and thrown into a pot, then served with the flour I had brought with me as a present. It formed into doughy clumps, and was dipped into the pot’s water after the dik-dik was taken out. As the eating wound down, the singing and dancing began: figures lit by a central fire in what is the closest to dreaming while awake as I have ever experienced.

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Travel demand strong despite weak economy

Consumer research for this report suggests no let-up in demand for overseas holidays but efforts to control spending, says Travel Weekly executive editor Ian Taylor

A question uppermost in outbound-travel industry minds going into 2024 was could we possibly see as consistently strong demand in the year ahead as in 2023? From the start to January, it appeared we might. To appreciate how remarkable that and the past 12 months have been, it’s worth looking back to the last issue of this Insight report , published in December 2022. Then it appeared rising inflation would not be reined in without a recession. The report quoted Virgin Atlantic chief executive Shai Weiss’s November 2022 prediction that “it’s going to be a tough 2023”.

There were challenges in the last year, but few would describe the travel market as “tough”. The UK economy avoided the forecast recession and the interminable cost-of-living crisis failed to prevent close to record numbers booking overseas holidays. There was conflicting evidence on the state of the UK economy at the turn of the year, with inflation unexpectedly ticking higher in December. Yet weak economic growth and sustained higher interest rates appear likely for the year ahead. Not one but two wars now compound the picture, threatening to trigger higher energy prices, with Israel’s war on Gaza and the fallout from Houthis’ attacks on shipping diverting freight and fuel around the coast of Africa. The UK year will be dominated by the forthcoming general election , skewing government business, distracting ministers’ attention and making a resolution on Atol reform unlikely.

"Consumer research for this report suggests outbound travel demand should be at least as strong in 2024 as 2023"

There were some notable steps taken to address travel’s need to decarbonise and become more sustainable, including a first transatlantic flight using entirely non-fossil fuel and a heroic attempt to bring every hotel in Turkey (Turkiye) up to Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) accredited standards. But there was no step change in progress and broadly the conclusion of last year’s report must stand: “The industry will not be able to rely on demonstrating reductions in its carbon intensity to escape sanctions if total emissions don’t fall.” Total emissions are not falling. The challenge to decarbonise is becoming harder.

Entry for UK travellers to Europe and visitors to the UK will change this year. An EU Entry/Exit System (EES) will be introduced – expected after the Paris Olympics – to register non-EU residents at the Schengen Area border, replacing passport stamping. It could cause delays as visitors will need profiles creating with facial images and fingerprints. This follows the UK’s launch in November of an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) , initially for visitors from Qatar. The scheme, costing £10 and valid for two years, will be extended to all non-UK nationals not requiring a visa by the end of 2024.

Consumer research for this report suggests outbound travel demand should be at least as strong in 2024 as 2023. But there is clear evidence of consumers looking to control their spending by travelling outside peak season, reducing holiday durations and so on. I am once again indebted to Service Science for facilitating the research for this report and to Deloitte and the many Deloitte contributors for their time and expertise.

The sector reaped the rewards of a busy summer 2023. But the travel landscape is evolving, argues Deloitte’s Alistair Pritchard

There was no abating consumers’ appetite for travel in 2023 despite surging inflation and geopolitical instability, as pent-up demand continued to fuel spending on travel. However, 2024 promises a more nuanced and evolving landscape. There is little doubt the turbulence of the past three years has reinforced consumers’ interest in travel. Moreover, with increasing workplace flexibility becoming more widely accepted, professionals are seeking opportunities to blend work and leisure. This shift is poised to further sustain travel demand while changing the nature of business travel.

With many travel businesses returning to, or surpassing, pre-pandemic passenger volumes, 2023 saw a strong recovery. Net spending in the leisure sector improved for a third consecutive quarter according to the Deloitte Consumer Tracker Q3 2023 and the travel industry reaped the rewards of a busy summer. As the appetite for travel remains, the sector is seeing investment and a trickle of M&A activity. However, there is the potential for a more conservative approach to travel behaviour in the face of an economic downturn. Consumers will want maximum value for money and may consider options such as all-inclusive holidays or fewer days away. Higher-end travel products could have a better year than budget ones.

"As we navigate the complexities and uncertainties of the post-pandemic world, the travel industry has the opportunity to redefine itself"

On the corporate side, decision-makers face the delicate task of balancing conservative budgeting with the benefits travel can offer. The value of in-person interactions is clearly recognised, but how organisations go about travel is changing as they strive for growth and profitability while reducing costs and CO2 emissions. Progress on sustainability in the industry has been modest. While corporate responsibility and marketing play a role, consumers’ travel decisions do not tend to reward sustainable practices consistently. Institutional investors and government regulations are the key drivers for change, but the pace is often slow. However, investors are taking sustainability seriously, as market perception can change fast, impacting the top line and asset value. For travel providers, adaptability is key. Those who can integrate technology to provide personalised and flexible offerings will be at the forefront of meeting the evolving needs of consumers. Technology including artificial intelligence will play a crucial role in enabling businesses to address sustainability and cost targets. Significant investment is expected. Generative AI has the potential to disrupt travel and hospitality, particularly around itinerary generation and hyper-personalisation, and to redefine loyalty by focusing on personalised experiences rather than points-based programmes.

As we navigate the complexities and uncertainties of the post-pandemic world, the travel industry has the opportunity to redefine itself. By embracing innovation, understanding diverse consumer needs and prioritising the delivery of meaningful and personalised experiences the industry can redefine value through experience. We hope you enjoy this Travel Weekly Insight Report. We look forward to discussing its insights and their implications with you.

Alistair Pritchard, lead partner, Travel and Aviation, Deloitte LLP

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Welcome back to the Folo by Travel Weekly. After our annual summer break, we’re back with all-new episodes! We’re kicking off this series with a discussion into what’s happening on Maui, a year after the devastating, deadly fires. The conversation builds off a cover story written by news editor Johanna Jainchill, who is joined by Sherry Duong, executive director of the Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau, and David Taylor, marketing director at Maui activities operator Kai Kanani. In the episode Johanna, Sherry, David and host Rebecca Tobin talk about the anniversary of the fires, why visitor numbers and spending on Maui is still below average, whether visitors are welcome on Maui, the perception of Hawaii as an expensive vacation choice and more.This conversation was recorded Monday, August 12 and has been edited for length and clarity. Episode sponsor This episode is sponsored by Allianz Advantage https://www.allianzadvantage.com Related reports Going back to Maui, a year after the wildfires https://www.travelweekly.com/Hawaii-Travel/Going-back-to-Maui On the Record: Ilihia Gionson of the Hawaii Tourism Authoirty on the state's tourism slump https://www.travelweekly.com/On-The-Record/Ilihia-Gionson-on-Hawaii-tourism-slump Hawaii arrivals and spending remain down, a year after the Maui fires https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Hawaii-arrivals-remain-down-year-after-Maui-fires Related links Kai Kanani sailing and snorkeling tours https://kaikanani.com/ Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau https://www.hvcb.org/about-hvcb/island-chapters/maui-visitors-convention-bureau/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How cruising's private destinations are evolving -- A Summer Series episode

On this episode we’re delving into one of the more unique aspects of the cruise experience, and that’s the part that takes place on land. We’re talking, of course, about private islands and private destinations: areas on land that are managed by the cruise line and provide a dedicated area and special amenities to cruise passengers. Senior cruise editor Andrea Zelinski and Cruise Planners advisor Mike Matthews talk with host Rebecca Tobin about the appeal of these places, the explosion of upgrades and expansions and why this is taking place. This episode is the finale to our annual Summer Series, where we feature some of our favorite recent Folo by Travel Weekly discussions. This episode was recorded May 23 and has been edited for length and clarity. New episodes begin next week! Episode sponsor This episode is sponsored by Allianz Advantage https://www.allianzadvantage.com Related links: Cruise lines and crowd control https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Cruise-lines-crowd-control The evolution of cruising’s private islands https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/evolution-of-cruising-private-islands Mike and Amy Matthews of Cruise Planners Fernandia Beach https://www.mmcruisetravel.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tours that celebrate Black heritage -- A Summer Series episode

In this episode we look at a company called Black In that's building tours to celebrate Black history and support Black-owned businesses in each destination. Our guests are the founders of Black In: Martinique Lewis, the creator of ABC Travel Greenbook and the president of the Black Travel Alliance, and Ashley Company, the owner of Jelani Travel. Tours editor Nicole Edenedo leads the discussion about Black In, how the tours are created and why. In the second half of the episode, we discuss where the travel industry is overall in terms of diversity programs and inclusion efforts -- and what it could or should do next. This episode is part of our annual Summer Series, where we feature some of our favorite recent Folo by Travel Weekly discussions. This episode was recorded April 23 and has been edited for length and clarity. The Summer Series ends, and new episodes begin, later this month! Episode sponsor This episode is sponsored by Allianz Advantage https://www.allianzadvantage.com Related reports Black travel entrepreneurs launch tour company https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Tour-Operators/Black-travel-entrepreneurs-launch-tour-company Shifting landscape of DEI in travel https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Travel-Agent-Issues/Shifting-landscape-of-DEI-in-travel   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dogs in hotels -- A Summer Series episode

We’ve got a two-parter episode for you this week. In our first segment we’re talking about one of the more heartwarming hospitality trends we’ve seen recently: Dogs in residence at hotels. Hotels editor Christina Jelski brings on Joel Morales of Castlerock Asset Management, which manages the Bobby Hotel in Nashville, and Rauni Kew of the Inn by the Sea in Maine to talk about some of the logistics of training and managing a lobby dog; how it benefits the guests and the hotel; and the rescue, shelter, training and adoption partnerships that all feed into this pretty awesome trend. In our second segment: In a previous episode we had antitrust lawyer Scott Wagner and aviation editor Robert Silk on to talk about the Spirit-JetBlue merger, and within three days of recording both airlines announced the agreement was ending. So we brought them back for a talk about what may have happened – and how executives or boards might feel when a deal goes kaput. This episode is part of our annual Summer Series, where we feature some of our favorite recent Folo by Travel Weekly discussions. The Spirit-JetBlue segment was recorded March 5, and the dogs-in-hotels segment was recorded March 8. Both were edited for length and clarity. Episode sponsor: This episode is sponsored by JOIA Aruba by Iberostar. https://www.iberostar.com Related links: Lobby dogs: Resident dogs bring friendly, furry faces to hotel lobbies https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Hotels-with-pet-dogs-in-residence Podcast episode from 2020: Have pet, will travel https://www.travelweekly.com/Podcasts/Folo/Travel-goes-to-the-dogs A warm welcome at Teton Mountain Lodge and Spa (featuring lobby dog Scout) https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Warm-welcome-at-renovated-Teton-Mountain-Lodge-Spa Spirit-JetBlue: Regulatory hurdles were too much for Spirit and JetBlue to overcome https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Airline-News/Regulatory-hurdles-too-high-for-Spirit-JetBlue Previous podcast episode: Spirit, JetBlue and antitrust law https://www.travelweekly.com/Podcasts/Folo/Spirit-JetBlue-merger-antitrust-law See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Around the world on a private jet tour -- A Summer Series episode

Imagine a guided tour, and your transportation is a Boeing 757 outfitted with 50 first-class seats. And the plane will fly you around the world in ultimate comfort to off-the-beaten-path locations to get rare glimpses of wildlife, immerse you in local culture and stay at fine, luxury resorts. Though it's not cheap to buy a seat on one of these tours, the world of private-jet touring is a steadily growing niche. In this episode, Ann Epting, Abercrombie & Kent's senior vice president of private jet and special interest travel, and Rob Clabbers, the president of Q Cruise + Travel talk with host Rebecca Tobin about the type of traveler who books a private-jet tour, how the whole thing operates, the work that goes into planning and delivering an over-the-top private jet experience, the price of private-jet vacations and of course, the plane itself. This episode is part of our annual Summer Series, where we feature some of our favorite recent Folo by Travel Weekly discussions. This episode was recorded March 29 and has been edited for length and clarity. Episode sponsor: This episode is sponsored by JOIA Aruba by Iberostar. https://www.iberostar.com Related links Travel Weekly's cover story on private jet travel https://www.travelweekly.com/Luxury-Travel/Height-of-luxury-private-jet-tours Abercrombie & Kent's fall private jet tour, "Wildlife and Nature Around the World" https://assets.abercrombiekent.com/pageflip/2024/Wildlife-Nature-ATW-PJ-2024/index.html TCS World Travel https://www.tcsworldtravel.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The chief political commentator of The Sunday Times Tim Shipman has joined a stellar line-up of speakers who will address Travel Weekly’s flagship Future of Travel Conference this month.

The event will once again take place in partnership with Google and will be hosted at its offices near Tottenham Court Road in central London on Wednesday, September 25.

Shipman will address delegates on the political and geopolitical outlook for the UK, with the event coinciding with the conclusion of the Labour Party Conference.

Confirmed industry speakers include Jet2 chief executive Steve Heapy, easyJet holidays chief executive Garry Wilson, TTC Tour Brands managing director Kelly Jackson, Royal Caribbean EMEA vice-president Gerard Nolan, Loveholidays chief executive Donat Retif and Virgin Atlantic chief commercial officer Juha Jarvinen.

The outlook for travel retail will be discussed in a session featuring Advantage Travel Partnership chief executive Julia Lo Bue-Said, Travel Village Group chief executive Phil Nuttall, Oasis Travel managing director Sandra Corkin and InteleTravel UK director Tricia Handley-Hughes, while the regulatory and legal landscape will be discussed by experts including White Hart Associates head of travel and leisure Chris Photi, Abta director of legal affairs Simon Bunce, Themis Advisory founder Joanna Kolatsis and Travel Trade Consultancy director Martin Alcock.

The impact of artificial intelligence on the travel sector will be considered by Google’s Jayan Chauhan and Ailish O’Brien, alongside Inspiretec chief executive Simon Powell.

The 2024 conference will be supported by premium sponsors Inspiretec, TMU Management, Travel & General and WeTravel, in addition to destination partner Visit Gibraltar and sponsors A-Rosa, Seabourn, Stuba, Themis Advisory, Travelzoo and Tui.

Attendance is by invitation-only, however, some places may become available. If you would like to register your interest in attending, please complete the form here and the Travel Weekly events team will advise if any space arises.

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