Posts Tagged ‘food tourism trends’
Driving Visitation Through Food Tourism
When visitors come to a destination, they are looking for unique and memorable experiences. Nothing brings people together for an experience they won’t forget quite like a delicious meal. Food tourism is a creative and effective way for destinations to tell their story, stand out among the competition, and drive visitation. Using Food Tourism to…
Read MoreFood Service Trends: Reopening Farmers Markets and Restaurants
Coming together over food, whether shopping or dining, looks vastly different for farmers’ markets and restaurants that have either opened or re-opened since mid-March. Undoubtedly, the global pandemic has led to devasting effects on the food and food service industries. However, the establishments rising to the challenge are the ones that are able to succeed.…
Read MoreTrending in Food Tourism
With the rise of experiential travel, it’s no surprise that this focus has spilled over into food tourism. According to the World Food Travel Association, food is now a main motivation for travelers choosing their destinations. Visitors are willing to increase their budget (40% of tourism spending is on gastronomy) and trip duration on unique…
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