2026 Awards Semi-Finalists Announced
The Global Culinary Travel Awards continue to recognize excellence in culinary heritage, innovation, authenticity, and meaningful visitor experiences across the food and beverage tourism industry. With the addition of new award categories in recent years, the response from the global community has remained exceptionally strong, reflecting the creativity and dedication found throughout the sector.
Following a rigorous evaluation process, our panel of judges has selected three semi-finalists in each category. Semi-finalists are listed in alphabetical order. Some organizations may appear in multiple categories, representing separate submissions for each award.
The First Place winners will be announced publicly by June 1, 2026.
All applicants will receive notification once the final results have been published. We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who submitted an application this year. The quality of entries was extremely high, making the judging process highly competitive.
This year's SEMI-FINALISTS are:
Category 1: Best Rural Culinary Heritage Experience
- Frenchie Terrasse (Nitra, Slovakia)
- Hāpuku Kitchen – Te Kura Taka Kai (Kaikōura, New Zealand)
- Rancho de Apa (Guaynabo, Puerto Rico)
Category 2 — Best Gastronomy Heritage Tour Operator
- Culinary Genes (New York / Italy)
- Curata Travel (Spring Grove, PA USA / Tuscany)
- Taste Porto (Porto, Portugal)
Category 3 - Best Heritage-Inspired Dining Experience
- Dennis Coffee Garden – Zamboanga City, Philippines
- Rozna Restaurant – Muscat, Oman
- Supper Club at Hāpuku Kitchen – Kaikōura, New Zealand
Category 4 — Excellence in Culinary Preservation & Promotion
- GeoGastronómica (Spain)
- Eat Smart Culinary Travel (USA)
- El Departamento de la Comida (Puerto Rico)
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