Announcing the 2025 Global Culinary Travel Awards Winners The World Food Travel Association is pleased to announce this year's finalist winners of the Global Culinary Travel Awards , celebrating excellence in culinary heritage, innovation, and authenticity in food and beverage tourism. Following a rigorous evaluation process, the panel of

Announcing the 2025 Global Culinary Travel Awards Semi-Finalists The Global Culinary Travel Awards continue to celebrate excellence in culinary heritage, innovation, and authenticity in food tourism. With the introduction of new award categories this year, the response from the global community has been overwhelmingly positive. The overall quality of submissions

New Episode Just out! �� New Podcast Episode Alert! Episode 75: “From Tunisia, With Flavor” featuring Jamie Furniss Dive into Tunisia’s rich culinary heritage in our latest episode! ��️ Available now on Spotify , iTunes & your favorite podcast platforms (Search for "Taste of Place") �� Prefer video? Watch it now

Francesc Fusté-Forné from Catalonia is the Latest Recipient of the Prestigious Award We are pleased to announce that Francesc Fusté-Forné has been named the latest recipient of the esteemed Food Tourism Industry Lifetime Achievement Award. This prestigious honor recognizes outstanding individuals whose dedication and contributions have profoundly shaped the food

Nicosia - Where History and Modernity Unite We are pleased to announce that Nicosia, Cyprus has become the first city in Europe to join our Culinary Capitals network. This recognition establishes Nicosia as a premier destination for food and beverage enthusiasts, securing its place on the global culinary map. Cypriots

Puerto Natales Named the World’s Next Culinary Capital Puerto Natales, at the southern tip of Chile, has been awarded the esteemed Culinary Capital title by the World Food Travel Association (WFTA), the world’s leading authority on culinary tourism. This recognition highlights Puerto Natales as a destination that meets

New Association Ambassador in Finland We are pleased to announce that our World Food Travel Association (WFTA), the world’s leading authority on food and beverage tourism industry, has named Anna Rinteinen as its first Ambassador in Finland. Founded in 2003, the mission of the WFTA is to help destination

Yol Hikayeleri - Antakya, Turkey Çoğumuz Şubat 2023'te Hatay, Türkiye bölgesini vuran 7.8 şiddetindeki yıkıcı depremi duymuşuzdur. Ancak çok azımız bu doğal afetin Türk mutfak kültürü üzerinde ne kadar etkili olduğunu fark etmiştir. Türkiye, her biri kendine özgü mutfağa sahip yedi büyük bölgeye sahiptir. Güneydoğu Anadolu bölgesi

Tales from the Road - Antioch, Turkey Most of us have heard about the devastating 7.8 earthquake that struck the Hatay, Turkey region in February 2023. What few of us realized however, is how much impact the natural disaster had on Turkish culinary culture. Turkey has seven major regions,

Europe's Best Island Destination Hides Culinary Riches Madeira, a Portuguese treasure in the middle of the Atlantic, has just been recognized by the World Travel Awards as the best island destination in Europe. This archipelago, enticing with its pleasant climate and warm hospitality, hides an unmatched culinary heritage

Recently we released our “2024 State of the Industry (SOTI) – Food & Beverage Tourism” report. It is available as a free download . The SOTI report is our Association's annual bellwether assessment and analysis of the food and beverage tourism industry (also known as culinary tourism or gastronomy tourism)

We just announced announced that Cuenca, Ecuador is the latest city to join our Culinary Capitals network! Ecuadorians recognize Cuenca as the food capital of Ecuador. And while the entire country has great food, if travelers want the best of the best, they need to head to Cuenca. One incredibly