The culinary tourism market has experienced rapid growth in recent years, expected to expand from $800.23 billion in 2023 to $924.8 billion in 2024, showcasing a CAGR of 15.6%. This growth in the historic period can be attributed to the rise of food-centric television shows, the proliferation of food-related content on social media, increasing global travel, the popularity of local and sustainable food movements, and the expansion of food festivals and events. In the next few years, the culinary tourism market is projected to see significant growth, reaching $1,658.5 billion in 2028 at a CAGR of 15.7%. This anticipated growth is driven by rising disposable incomes and travel expenditures, growing interest in experiential travel, the rise of personalized and niche culinary tours, increased focus on sustainable and ethical food practices, and enhanced food tourism marketing by destinations. Major trends in the forecast period include a growing interest in street food and local delicacies, the popularity of culinary workshops and cooking classes, the integration of culinary tourism with cultural and historical tours, the rise of plant-based and health-focused food tours, and the emergence of culinary destinations that cater to digital nomads.
Global Culinary Tourism Market Key Driver
The rising number of international travelers is expected to drive the culinary tourism market going forward. International travelers are people who cross national borders for activities such as tourism, business, or education. The increase in international travelers is due to better global connectivity, higher disposable incomes, and an increased interest in diverse experiences. Culinary tourism enriches international travelers' experiences by allowing them to taste local dishes and gain insights into the culture and traditions of the places they visit. For instance, in February 2024, according to the International Trade Administration, a US-based government resource, the overall number of international visitors to the United States is expected to rise to 77.7 million in 2024, an increase of 10.4 million, or 15.4%, from the 67.3 million visitors recorded in 2023. Therefore, the increasing number of international travelers will drive the culinary tourism market.
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Global Culinary Tourism Market Segments
The culinary tourism market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Activity: Culinary Trails, Cooking Classes, Restaurants, Food Festivals, Other Activities
2) By Tourist Type: Recreational, Diversionary, Existential, Experimental
3) By Age Group: Baby Boomers, Generation X, Generation Y, Generation Z
4) By Geographic Focus: Local Guidance, National Tours, International Tours
5) By Booking Mode: Online Travel Agencies (OTA), Tour Operators, Direct Travel
By Geography:The regions covered in the culinary tourism market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the culinary tourism market in 2023. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period.
Major Culinary Tourism Industry Players
The Travel Corporation, City Experiences, Abercrombie & Kent USA LLC, Intrepid Travel Pty Ltd, TourRadar GmbH, G Adventures Inc., Viator Inc., Zicasso Inc., Secret Food Tours, Eating Europe Food Tours, Food Tour Corporation, Greaves Travel Ltd, The International Kitchen, Culinary Backstreets, India Food Tour, Classic Journeys LLC, Context Travel, Epicurean Ways LLC, Gourmet on Tour, The FTC4Lobe Group
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Culinary Tourism Market Overview
Culinary tourism refers to the practice of traveling to different locations to experience and enjoy their unique food and drink, often through activities. This form of tourism allows people to deeply engage with the culinary heritage and flavors of their travel destinations.
Culinary Tourism Global Market Report 2023 provides data on the global culinary tourism market such as market size, growth forecasts, segments and geographies, competitive landscape including leading competitors’ revenues, profiles and market shares. The culinary tourism market report identifies opportunities and strategies based on market trends and leading competitors’ approaches.
