Although culinary tourism is a relatively new sector in the tourism industry, hundreds of thousands of people have already realized its importance, and have enjoyed the benefits our Association offers to our premium members.  Read below to see what others are saying about the importance of culinary tourism around the globe.



"We are delighted to be members of the International Culinary Tourism Association. We have found the research extremely useful especially when promoting this type of tourism to others who are less aware of the possibilities."

Pamela Coyle, Owner
Fabulous Food Trails
Dublin, Ireland
www.fabulousfoodtrails.ie


"Without our memorable food and wine, hospitality in South Africa could never be a complete and fulfilling experience for our visitors. As an organisation, we strive to constantly encourage our partners to always deliver better experiences. Cuisine is the one product that allows  our partners to improve those visitor experiences by pushing their imagination to new heights – places that areinspired by South Africa’s unique and natural beauty."

Brett Dungan, Chairman
Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa(FEDHASA)
www.fedhasa.co.za


"Previously regarded as an elite and special interest product in parts of Europe, wine tourism and culinary tourism are now cashing in on more mainstream appeal. Truly educational and authentic experiential attractions that satisfy the quest for a richer and more sensory lifestyle are driving this demand. Today’s culinary tourist in Europe has become a consumer of experiences,with an appetite for safe and dependable local foods and beverages that feed their quest for authenticity."

Stephan Earnhart, Program Manager
Advanced Swiss Hospitality Management
Swiss Hotel Management School
Switzerland
www.shms.com


"Culinary tourism is an increasingly important sector for Scotland. Food and drink are central to the Scottish tourism experience as they can enhance the quality of the stay, reinforce the image of our destination, increase the likelihood of return visits and generate significant economic benefits."

Richard Pinn, Head, Product Development
Visit Scotland
Scotland, United Kingdom
www.visitscotland.com



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