Food Tourism

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…

Carlsbad Food Tours is excited to be named one of the top 25 Food Tours in US! You don’t have to be a foodie to enjoy food tours. There is much to learn about a place through the food people eat as food is an important part of the local history, customs, and culture. Food…

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…

Here is a list of some great food tours around the world, have fun travelling around the world checking them out! ARIZONA Taste of Old Town Scottsdale: www.experiencescottsdale.com Taste It Tours: www.tasteittours.com CALIFORNIA FOOD TOURS – Great food tours around the world  Carlsbad Food Tours: www.carlsbadfoodtours.com Carmel Food Tours: www.carmelfoodtour.com Taste of Santa Barbara Food Tours: TasteSantaBarbaraFoodTours.com Savor Healdsburg Food Tours, Northern California: www.savorhealdsburgfoodtours.com Savor Oakland: www.savoroakland.com Desert Tasty Tours, La Quinta, CA: www.DesertTastyTours.com A Taste of Catalina: www.catalinafoodtours.com Rockridge Food Tour, Oakland: www.rockridgefoodtour.com San Francisco Tour: www.foodtoursofsanfrancisco.com San Francisco Food Tour: www.sffoodtour.com CHICAGO Chicago Food Planet -Food Tours of Chicago: www.chicagofoodplanet.com Naperville Food Tours of Naperville, Chicago: www.napervillefoodtours.com COLORADO Vail Valley Food Tours: www.vailvalleyfoodtours.com FLORIDA Orlando Food Tours:  http://www.orlandofoodtours.com/ Miami Food Tours: www.miamifoodtours.com GEORGIA Savannah Taste Experience: www.savannahtasteexperience.com HAWAII Kauai Food Tours:  www.tastingkauai.com MARYLAND Carpe DC Food Tours, Hyattsville, MD: CarpeDCFoodTours.com Baltimore Food Tours: baltimorefoodtours.com MASSACHUSETTS Boston Foodie…

 Cherimarie Poulos | May 8, 2017 | FOOD TOURS AROUND THE WORLD EAT. DRINK. FUN. The Original Downtown Santa Barbara Food Tour Enjoy a progressive lunch through the famous Taste Santa Barbara Food Tour. Eat, drink, walk and learn about Santa Barbara in all it’s glory. Spice things up…

Cherimarie Poulos | May 8, 2017 | FOOD TOURS AROUND THE WORLD Come see why the Mormons, the Mob, and now the locals love Downtown Las Vegas on a 2.5 hour culinary walking tour through historic downtown Las Vegas. This tour starts at the historic Grand Hotel built originally in 1964 as the Lady Luck. As we walk from 3rd to 7th street, you will learn about the history of Las Vegas and why anyone thought it would be a great idea to start a community in the middle of a hot desert. You will taste locally made foods and beverages that will awaken your palate, while learning about and meeting the storied characters and vendors that give downtown Las Vegas life. Soak up the rich and vibrant history that even locals don’t know about! Most of…

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…

Taste The Bahamas Food Festival recognizes, showcases, and promotes people, companies, and products, that are bringing a renaissance to the world of food and beverage. Taste will set a family friendly stage to showcase the best in local culinary talent, the best beers, wines & rums on the Island. Moreover, it will be a medium through which many players within food and beverage, whether directly or indirectly, will have another platform to meet and continue to play an integral role in the creation of our Bahamian food culture. Taste The Bahamas Food Festival gets it: burgers may not be the first food item that comes to mind when contemplating Bahamian cuisine. However, you might be surprised (and hopefully pleased) to learn that Nassau does have a number of tested options available- delicious enough to satisfy the burger enthusiast when the craving…

Food tours are my favorite way to experience a destination. Whenever we are going somewhere new the first thing I look for is a food tour. This is also how we came up with the idea to start our own food tour in Marrakech. If you have never taken one, I highly recommend it! They…

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…

West Palm Beach Food Tours interview with Taste Trekkers Kristl Story is the owner of West Palm Beach Food Tours, which combines her passions for food and travel. Kristl’s love of food was expressed for years on a lifestyle blog which was featured in All You Magazine, Good Housekeeping and on Mr. Food. 1. What foods…

Mission statement: Carlsbad Food Tours: Mission statement, Vision and Values To serve happiness: by giving excellent customer service while showing passion and love for our city. Vision: Serving up happiness: while sharing the local flavors, culinary delights, cultural and historical gems of our town. Values: Customer Focus:  Meet the needs and exceed the expectations of…

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…

Savor the distinctive flavors of Carlsbad Village with a 3-hour food and walking tour of the scenic seaside gem. Carlsbad Food Tours & Viator Making Tours Happen – Get an insider’s look at the culinary scene, local history and landmarks as you explore with knowledgeable guides, and enjoy a series of seven gourmet tastings. Pause…