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Harnessing Culinary Heritage for Long-Term Strength

We work with destinations, businesses, and professionals to provide strategic guidance in developing, protecting, and activating culinary culture through research, education, and certification.

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Explore our Culinary Capitals

Discover destinations certified for their culinary culture and heritage.

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Promote My Destination

Grow your destination's culinary identity and recognition.

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United by Taste of Place

Support global food cultures and local culinary heritage heroes.

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Start Your Professional Training

Learn skills to grow your food or tourism business.

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Learn About Food Tourism

Understand the power of culinary heritage in travel.

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Order Our Newest Book

Your do-it-yourself guide to building and promoting a culinary destination.

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Become a Local Voice

Be your region’s voice for culinary heritage.

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Get Our Latest Report

Download the latest key insights about food tourism.

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Discover Culinary Travel Awards

Celebrate innovation and excellence in gastronomy tourism.

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WHAT WE DO

With nearly 25 years of experience in the food and beverage tourism industry, we have a keen eye for identifying economic opportunities where food, travel, and hospitality intersect.

Let us help you discover new ways to grow and succeed in this dynamic space.

When grounded in culinary culture and heritage, food tourism contributes to a destination’s strength in ways that extend well beyond visitation metrics. Leveraging local food and beverage as expressions of place can:


  1. Strengthen and differentiate a destination’s sense of place
  2. Enhance long-term destination brand equity and credibility
  3. Support local producers and food-related enterprises
  4. Reinforce pride, continuity, and cultural identity within communities
  5. Create demand for regional food and beverage products beyond the destination itself


These benefits are not dependent on attracting more visitors, but on attracting the right visitors and encouraging deeper, more meaningful engagement with place.


How can we best help you?

Choose the best path for your needs.