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Gastronomy and Wine Tourism
The Committee on Tourism and Competitiveness (CTC) of UN Tourism defines Gastronomy Tourism as a type of tourism activity which is characterized by the visitor’s experience linked with food and related products and activities while travelling. Along with authentic, traditional, and/or innovative culinary experiences, Gastronomy Tourism may also involve other related activities such as visiting the local producers, participating in food festivals and attending cooking classes.
Whilst Eno-tourism (Wine Tourism), as a sub-type of Gastronomy Tourism, refers to tourism whose purpose is visiting vineyards, wineries, tasting, consuming and/or purchasing wine, often at or near the source.
Global Gastronomy Tourism Events
8th UN Tourism World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism (San Sebastian, Spain)
7th UN Tourism World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism (Nara, Japan)
6th UN Tourism World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism (Flanders, Belgium)
5th UN Tourism World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism (San Sebastian, Spain)
4th UN Tourism World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism (Bangkok, Thailand)
3rd UN Tourism World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism (San Sebastian, Spain)
2nd UN Tourism World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism (Lima, Peru)
1st UN Tourism World Forum on Food Tourism (San Sebastian, Spain)
Webinars
(July 2023 - in Spanish)
BCC - UN Tourism: How do we face the future of Gastronomy Tourism? (May 2020)
Regional Gastronomy Tourism Events
Next in 2024: First Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Asia and the Pacific (Cebu, The Philippines)
First Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)Wine Tourism Events
Next in 2024: 8th UN Tourism Global Conference on Wine Tourism (Armenia)
7th UN Tourism Global Conference on Wine Tourism (Logroño, La Rioja, Spain)
6th UN Tourism Global Conference on Wine Tourism (Alba, Italy)
5th UN Tourism Global Conference on Wine Tourism (Reguengos de Monsaraz, Portugal)
4th UN Tourism Global Conference on Wine Tourism (Valle de Colchagua, Chile)
3rd UN Tourism Global Conference on Wine Tourism (Chisinau, Moldova)
2nd UN Tourism Global Conference on Wine Tourism (Mendoza, Argentina)
1st UN Tourism Global Conference on Wine Tourism (Kakheti region, Georgia)
Webinars
UN Tourism-OIV: Innovating in Wine Tourism in the context of Covid-19 (September 2020)
Enoturismo post Covid-19 (May 2020)
Other events
Think Tank on Talent in Wine Tourism (Haro, La Rioja, Spain)
Product Development Projects
- Gastronomy Tourism Product Development Project (Ubud, Bali, Indonesia)
- The Joyful Journey: Discovering a wine region through its wineries (Spain and Argentina)
Research
Guidelines for the Development of Gastronomy Tourism
The Guidelines for the Development of Gastronomy Tourism have been developed by UN Tourism and the Basque Culinary Center (BCC), a UN Tourism affiliate member, as part of its long-term collaboration. The guidelines aim to serve as a practical toolkit to support the development of gastronomy tourism in destinations by providing recommendations on key aspects such as planning and management by national tourism administrations (NTAs), national tourism organizations (NTOs) and destination management organizations (DMOs).Gastronomy Tourism – The Case of Japan
The report on Gastronomy Tourism – The Case of Japan, prepared with the support of the Japan Travel and Tourism Association (JTTA) and Gurunavi, looks at the awareness of gastronomy tourism as a concept in Japan. Based on a survey with the main players in the country, results show that while gastronomy tourism is little-known, activities around this sector exist across the nation. The report features 18 different case studies of gastronomy tourism activities in Japan, ranging from local Sake breweries to hotel trains. These examples show how gastronomy tourism has been turned into a development tool, inclusion and regional integration in Japan.A Tour of African Gastronomy
So much of a nations’ culture is defined by food. UN Tourism is proud to invite you to join our Tour of African Gastronomy. The rich and endlessly diverse flavours of the continent tell stories and rituals steeped in history. Explore the legacy of centuries of amazing culinary traditions hand in hand with some of the most prominent figures of African gastronomy. Over thirty Chefs will take you on a trip around the wonderful flavours and delicacies whose preparation alone is akin to a performance.Join us in this tour and check the delicious recipes by African Chefs
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