The World Food Tourism Conference aims at establishing a cooperation platform on food tourism for the whole Asia Pacific Region. Topics related to the impact of food tourism on tourist industry as a whole, development of gastro-tourism, different aspects of food culture and traditions throughout the region as well as the way for promoting culinary tourism will be discussed.
In recent years, gastro-tourism is gaining more and more popularuty worldwide. Popular online platforms and travel websites issue food-related itineraries and rankings with recommendations for foodies where to go and what to eat. Not only this trend allows to get a better insight and understanding of the local culture, it also boosts tourism and hospitality sectors in second-tier destinations which if not for food, could have remained out of the radar of visitors.
The First World Food Tourism Conference to Be Held in Chengdu
News in Asia
The World's first Food Tourism Conference will be held on September, 5-6, in the Chinese city of Chengdu, Sichuan province. About 100 local and international guests have already confirmed their participation.