Culinary Tourism Market Size To Reach $40.53 Billion By 2030

Culinary Tourism Market Growth & Trends

The global culinary tourism market size is anticipated to reach USD 40.53 billion by 2030 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 19.9% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Consumption of different types of food and beverage from various destination has been an ongoing trend, which is shifting in parallel with the changing consumer preferences, rising globalization, and development in technologies.

Due to rapid change in consumption habits, there has been increase in innovation of new food cuisines resulting in fusion and molecular dishes across the globe. However, many tourists prefer to consume food and beverages of the local region to gain an understanding and knowledge of the destination’s culture, heritage, and eating styles. Ethnic food constitutes one of the most crucial travel cuisines that attracts the attention of travelers to any place.

Regions exhibit food festivals as an activity for the tourists to participate in tasting various food dishes famous in that particular region. U.S. provides an exceptional range of food dishes, from the iconic New York-style pizza to BBQ specialties, offering an incredible gastronomic adventure. The city features various food tours, including pizza tours, dessert tours, BBQ tours, and gourmet walks, catering to the diverse tastes of food enthusiasts. The New York City Wine & Food Festival is arranged mostly in October every year, bringing together numerous celebrity chefs with display of high-quality wines from the finest wineries nearby.

Culinary tourism is one of the most trending forms among travelers in North America. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council Report 2022, North America contributed significantly to the world’s Travel and Tourism GDP; there was a positive change of 22.3% in the GDP of 2021 compared to 2020.

This change can be attributed to an increasing number of travelers, especially millennials, looking to change the way they explore new places and gain unique experiences. Exploring spiritualism, culinary, camping/glamping experiences, and even a private vacation with family and friends has emerged as a popular trend.

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Culinary Tourism Market Report Highlights

• The group culinary tourism is expected to witness substantial growth over the forecast period. Increased spending by high-net-worth families and individuals on visiting unexplored destinations and gaining new experiences is driving the market growth

• Culinary trails are expected to witness substantial growth over the forecast period from 2024 to 2030. Travelers looking for authentic and unique experiences tend to check out every cuisine from various eateries to have access to the local foods

• Booking culinary tourism through online travel agencies is expected to witness substantial growth over the forecast period. Major players are collaborating with local food establishments and food service platforms to provide easy access to travelers who book their trips through these online platforms

• The existential tourist type segment is expected to witness substantial growth over the forecast period. Most travelers choose their travel destination based on the availability of local food, food festivals, cooking classes taught by Michelin-starred restaurants’ chefs, and many other factors

• Asia Pacific offers a variety of cuisines to travelers that attract them to have an inclination towards dining, entertainment, and travel. East Asian cuisines of Japan, China, Vietnam, Thailand, India, Tibet, Mongolia, and various other countries are few of the most popular destinations in the market

Culinary Tourism Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global culinary tourism market based on activity, booking mode, tourist type, and region:

Culinary Tourism Activity Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Culinary Trails

• Cooking Classes

• Restaurants

• Food Festivals

• Others

Culinary Tourism Booking Mode Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Online Travel Agencies (OTA)

• Tour Operators

• Direct Travel

Culinary Tourism Tourist Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Recreational

• Diversionary

• Existential

• Experimental

Culinary Tourism Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • UK

  • Germany

  • France

  • Spain

  • Italy

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • India

  • Japan

  • South Korea

  • Vietnam

• Middle East & Africa

  • UAE

• Central & South America

  • Brazil

List of Key Players in the Culinary Tourism Market

• Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC

• Greaves Travel Ltd.

• India Food Tour

• Classic Journeys, LLC

• The FTC4Lobe Group

• The Travel Corporation

• Gourmet on Tour

• Culinary Adventures International

• Culinary Tours

• Butterfield & Robinson Inc.