The culinary arts tourism market involves activities related to culinary experiences including cooking classes, demonstrations, local food tours, and cultural immersion tours offering tastes of regional cuisines. Tourists get an opportunity to interact with local chefs and learn about indigenous ingredients, cooking techniques, and cultural traditions through food. With growing consumer interest in experiential travel and unique food cultures worldwide, culinary tourism has emerged as a popular niche market. Participants get a hands-on learning experience and take back memorable foodie stories.

The Global Culinary Arts Tourism Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 45.63 Bn in 2024 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 18% over the forecast period 2024 to 2031.

Key Takeaways

Key players operating in the culinary arts tourism market are 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., International Culinary Tours, and Forks on the Road. These companies offer customized culinary tours and immersion programs across popular food destinations globally.

Growing consumer interest in unique food cultures and dining experiences is driving demand for culinary tourism. Millennials and Gen Z travelers are particularly keen to try local flavors and interact with artisans as part of their travel. This has encouraged the development of more specialized culinary tour packages and activities integrating cultural elements.

The Culinary Arts Tourism Market Growth industry has also expanded significantly over the past decade with numerous destinations worldwide promoting their regional cuisines. This has provided a boost to small businesses and local economies as tourists spend more on food-related activities. Countries like Italy, Thailand, India, Peru are seeing high growth in culinary visitor arrivals annually.