Food Tourism

Food has become a destination itself, the actual reasons for traveling to foodies anyway — the key experience. Food tours have become a popular way to explore a destination’s culinary landscape, offering travelers the chance to taste local flavors, learn about food culture, and sometimes even participate in cooking activities.  If that sounds like you,…

Food has evolved into a significant motivator for travel, particularly among food enthusiasts. For these travelers, culinary experiences are not just a part of the journey but the primary reason for their trip. Here are some key points highlighting this trend: Culinary Tourism: This is a growing segment where travelers visit specific destinations to enjoy…

Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure through Asia, where each dish tells a story of tradition, flavor, and culture. From the bustling streets of Bangkok to the enchanting island of Bali, and the cosmopolitan city-state of Singapore to the vibrant markets of Seoul, Asian cuisine offers a myriad of must-try dishes for food travelers. Indulge…

Carlsbad’s culinary landscape offers a diverse array of dining experiences, ranging from upscale eateries to casual cafes and everything in between. Here are some highlights of Carlsbad’s dining scene: Seafood Restaurants: Given its coastal location, Carlsbad boasts excellent seafood restaurants where you can indulge in fresh catches of the day. Look for establishments offering locally…

“Flavorful Escapes: Foodie Adventures in Carlsbad, California” In Carlsbad, California, foodies can embark on a variety of culinary adventures to explore the city’s diverse dining scene and indulge in delicious flavors. Here are some foodie adventures to consider in Carlsbad: Farm-to-Table Dining: Experience the freshest local ingredients at Carlsbad’s farm-to-table restaurants, where chefs highlight seasonal…

Located on the Southern European Atlantic coast, Portugal’s capital and largest city Lisbon is an aesthetically lovely city on the Atlantic coast with amazing year-round weather. This historic center of culture and activity is a great destination for tourist families, backpackers, and other kinds of travelers. Among the biggest attractions of Lisbon are its captivating…

Experience hosted by Take A Chef Meet your Take A Chef Host Ben Mastracco Since 2012, Take a Chef has connected thousands of local chefs and guests in over 100 countries, through private chef experiences at home. In this experience, we are excited to present to you, Chef Ben. Chef Ben is a San Diego…

Today is World Food Travel Day 2022 and I am going to share a foodie story from a past trip to Florence Italy. The story goes like this: One evening Brad my husband and I were out to dinner in Encinitas at a local Italian restaurant. While waiting for our food we were discussing our upcoming trip to Italy. The owner of the restaurant overheard us talking about Florence and he said, “Are you going to Florence?” and we said yes of course. Pio was his name. He then said that he had been a chef in Florence for years and has friends still there. Then he asked us if we could give them some notes while we were there. So, we said sure, why not. We took his notes with us to deliver to his friends. The first night…

We were delighted to recognize your efforts this year in the Travel and Tourism Awards 2021. LUXlife uniquely awarded Carlsbad Food Tours: Best Culinary & Wine Walking Tour – San Diego County Written by: Cherimarie Poulos Owner & Founder of Carlsbad Food Tours Cheri has a strong connection to Carlsbad. One of her daughter’s…

Global Tours Connect is the first industry-forward collaborative online booking platform created by tour operators for tour operators. Working in partnership with FareHarbor and led by independent food tour operators Lauren McCabe Herpich of Local Food Adventures in Oakland, California, and Midgi Moore, CCTP of Juneau Food Tours in Juneau, Alaska, Global Tours Connect provides an online destination for guests…

The quarantine stress baking frenzy is driving thousands of locked up Americans into their kitchens to knead dough and bake bread as a way of coping with life under quarantine. See hashtag: #quarantinebaking or just #baking in general on the social media channels. Homemade sourdough bread seems to be the ultimate bread making experience. History has shown us that people bake in times of distress and uncertainty. Quarantine baking is as much about the process as it is about the final product, it’s a meditative process for stress reduction.  Baking is mindful process in which you are in the present moment of here and now.  Baking can also give one a sense of control, you start a project and finish it within a prescribed time frame.  Focus, focus, focus, that is what baking gives you. It allows you to focus…

One of the best ways to get to know a new country is by diving headfirst into its culture – and what better way to do that than by digging into a delicious plate of local food? As a culinary traveler you will get a unique glimpse of everyday life in the places you visit….

Top business apps to help you streamline your food tour business process.  From managing financial goals, to working with clients, to balancing everything on the go, we all want to work smarter not harder. Effective tools and apps for a food tour business that can create a more productive yet easy to manage system. 1. Ripl.com (social media marketing for small business) Create Eye-catching Social Media Videos at Ripl. Customize and share across all your social channels in minutes. Track your engagement to optimize results. 2. Canva.com (graphic-design tool) Canva is a simplified graphic-design tool website, founded in 2012. It uses a drag-and-drop format and provides access to photographs, vector images, graphics, and fonts. It is used by non-designers as well as professionals. The tools can be used for both web and print media design and graphics. Effective tools and…

Here are the 5 benefits of taking a food tour: Eating seasonally locally grown food Supporting the local economy Getting personalized tips Planned Itineraries Learning about local history, culture and architecture 1. Eating seasonal locally grown food By eating local produce in season, we enjoy food that nurtures both us and our environment. One of…

Recently I attended the Global Food Tourism Association Conference in Austin, Texas and it was fabulous. So much information in a short period of time, I have a to do list a mile long of ways to improve my business. Love working with Shane and the GFTA staff to take my business to the next level. As the world’s leading food and culinary tourism conference, GFTC  left our team energized with actionable take-aways to help take our Food Tourism businesses, ventures and concepts to greater heights.  I am so excited about all the new ideas I came away with during this conference.  One thing I am going to do for sure, is to keep my Global Food Tourism Association (GFTA) Membership current and actively seek out the Brain Trust in this organization, which by the way is the other owners…

Do you ever find that the smell of local foods is one of your strongest travel memories? Food is one of the best ways to experience a culture, and food tourism, which is also called culinary tourism or food tours is a growing travel trend. Food tourism is simply a matter of traveling beyond your…

You want to see the sights, visit the famous landmarks, take pictures and have memorable food experiences. This is culinary tourism, and it’s the hottest trend in travel. One of the best ways to experience culture is through food – local foods, local stories and local people. Now that you know what culinary tourism is, savor these 10 tips to eat like a local. Culinary Tourism – How to Eat Like a Local on Vacation 1. Get off the beaten path and get into the neighborhoods. Let’s suppose you’re visiting New York City. Rather than looking for restaurants in Times Square, venture beyond the tourist traps and explore neighborhoods like Greenwich Village, Soho or Little Italy. If you want the full experience of being a local, opt to stay in these neighborhoods rather than a cookie-cutter chain hotel. Sites like…

Global Food Tourism Conference (GFTC) – Learn, Network, Savor & Celebrate Food Tourism is one of the largest and fastest growing sectors internationally. Produced by Food Tour Pros, the Global Food Tourism Conference is the industry-leading conference platform for anybody that owns, operates or works at a Food & Culinary Tourism business. Including speakers and panelists from industry leaders from around the globe, join the GFTC for two action packed days filled with educational sessions, networking events and an unparalleled opportunity to learn and share with your Food Tourism colleagues from around the world. The GFTC will leave you and your team energized with actionable take-aways to help take your Food Tourism businesses, ventures and concepts to greater heights and profitability. We are looking forward to hosting GFTC 2017 in Montreal, Quebec October 16-17, 2017. More information about 2017 is…

What is Food Tourism – Taste Trekkers? Food tourism (or “culinary tourism”) is simply a matter of traveling beyond your immediate neighborhood to find great food. Of course, the further you are willing to travel, the broader the your range of culinary experiences will be. Whether you’re heading to Italy for the pasta, Napa for…