This week, the World Food Travel Association announced the winners of its 2022 Global Culinary Travel Awards to recognize excellence and innovation in culinary products and experiences for travelers. This year’s winners are: Best Emphasis on Wellness & Health in Culinary Travel 1st place – Spa Eastman (Quebec, Canada) Runner

Written by María Fernanda Cárdenas     Last week we discussed the progress Colombia has made in recent years in the gastronomic tourism industry. Today we dig a little deeper to learn about some of the elements that make up this culinary landscape. To illustrate the first case, according to the National

Escrito por María Fernanda Cárdenas     La semana pasada discutimos sobre los avances que ha tenido Colombia en los últimos años dentro de la industria del turismo gastronómico. Hoy nos adentramos un poco más para aprender sobre algunos de los elementos que conforman este panorama culinario. Para ilustrar el primer caso,

Written by María Fernanda Cárdenas     I recently started reading a book by gastronomic writer and anthropologist Juliana Duque Mahecha who narrated the following words, “The gluttonous eyes of the world begin to look towards this territory named Colombia”. This statement could be supported by the new appointment of the best

Escrito por María Fernanda Cárdenas     Hace poco empecé a leer un libro de la escritora gastronómica y antropóloga Juliana Duque Mahecha quien narraba las siguientes palabras, “Los ojos glotones del mundo comienzan a apuntar a este territorio llamado Colombia”. Esta declaración podría estar respaldada por el nuevo nombramiento de la

This week, the World Food Travel Association welcomed Yasmine Fofana as an ambassador for Côte d’Ivoire. Yasmine is a pioneer when it comes to promoting the culinary scene in Côte d’Ivoire, launching several firsts, such as the first food blog for Côte d’Ivoire and the first restaurant

On August 8-9th, Grenada will be hosting its 2022 edition of Spicemas, the island’s colorful and spirited carnival, which takes place on the second Monday and Tuesday of August. A little background: While Spicemas was first held in Grenada in 1877, the carnival had been celebrated on the traditional

In this episode, we speak with Ana Roš. A self-taught cook, Ana is a chef who expresses the seasons, her region, her character and her femininity through her cooking. She’s the chef and owner of Hiša Franko, a 2 Michelin star restaurant located in Slovenia, and one of the

The IGLTA is the leader in advancing LGBTQ+ travel, and it is hosting its upcoming Global Convention from 26-29 October 2022 in Milan, Italy. The IGLTA Global Convention is the world’s premier educational and networking event for LGBTQ+ tourism professionals. The 38th edition of the conference will connect tourism

From a South African farmer rekindling interest in the culinary and medicinal use of indigenous plants, to the cross-agency collaboration that is leveraging a farmers market to elevate farm-to-table culinary agritourism in rural Idaho, USA, creative approaches to agritourism are emerging across the globe. Agritourism marries agriculture and tourism, attracting

In this episode, we speak with Hussein Dehghan, a licensed tourist guide for cultural and culinary sights for almost 20 years now. Recently, he has become a nationally recognized figure in gastronomy tourism for Iran, where he works with the country’s stakeholders to promote their cuisines to visitors. Internationally,

In this episode, we speak with Brighde Reed. Brighde is the cofounder of World Vegan Travel, a tour company that brings groups of vegans on luxury getaways around the world. A vegan of 14 years and travel addict, she loves to wow her travelers on her trips with local vegan-made

The World Food Travel Association is pleased to announce a new partnership with Ecofoodies , a sustainable dining certification program. Restaurants and hotels can differentiate themselves by showcasing their highest standards relating to natural and ethical farming methods and cooking processes.  The Ecofoodies certification is based on the pledge to adhere

Nominations for our Lifetime Achievement Awards are now open. Has someone inspired you with their achievements in the culinary tourism/ gastronomy tourism/ food tourism/ wine tourism etc. industries and they deserve recognition? Go ahead and nominate them. There is no cost to nominate and the award is also free to

We were recently asked what the WFTA is doing to support Ukraine. While we are a non-political organization, there are still other ways that we show our support, namely: What are you doing to show your support for Ukraine? Whatever you can do, our friends in Ukraine appreciate your generous

This week, the World Food Travel Association welcomed Nicolás Perez as an ambassador of the Association in Ecuador. Nicolás is an experienced leader with a demonstrated history of working in the publishing industry.  He is an active participant in the development of Ecuador’s culinary culture through the stewardship of

April has gone by in a blink of an eye and with it, so has our annual World Food Travel Day celebration. We are extremely happy to report that this year, participation increased by 109%, with over 500 submissions from all corners of the world! To increase engagement and drive

Passionate about reading and very sociable, Maureen Littlejohn expressed a wish to become a journalist at an early age. After focusing on entertainment coverage for various magazines and newspapers, Maureen’s many trips and childhood food memories gradually led her to focus on gastronomy and travel as her favorite subjects.

Speaker: Gabriel Malvar, The Extra Mile Productions (Philippines) – “ It’s Not Always About The Money “     Based in the Philippines, Gabriel Malvar expresses his passion for photography, writing but also travel, through the making of documentary films. For more than 12 years now, his company The Extra Mile Productions has directed

Speaker: Manu Reyes, Papakape Cafe (Philippines) – “         From Pivot To Landmark “     Surrounded by lush nature, in a small garage out of sight, the       Papakape Café     is now a well-known place for the community and passing tourists. Located in Manila, across the street from Manu Reyes’ small family home, Papakape Café opened

As you may know (and if you don’t, welcome aboard!), this is our fourth year celebrating World Food Travel Day. It’s a day that celebrates traveling to experience our wonderful world’s many culinary cultures. It’s aimed at food-loving travelers, as well as the world’s travel

In this episode, we speak with Soumaya Hamdi. Described as the “entrepreneur redefining travel for millennial Muslims,” Soumaya is the Founder and Managing Director of Halal Travel Guide , a travel company focusing on creating better travel experiences for Muslims. Halal Travel Guide works in partnership with local hosts from around

In this episode, we speak with David Mora. Most people who have studied gastronomy tourism in Europe and certainly in Spain, have heard of David Mora. A consultant, speaker and professor on both gastronomy tourism and wine tourism, David has a noteworthy reputation in our industry. He has always had

Bicultural from birth, from a Northern Indian father and a mother from the south of India, Aashi Vel was immersed in a mixture of flavors at an early age, and as such, developed a strong “taste” for gastronomy early in life. She remembers many meals spent with her family where