Chef Randie Anderson to contribute to Jamaica’s food tourism strategy

IGCAT congratulates expert Randie Anderson for his appointment as a member of the Chef Advisory Sub-Committee of Jamaica’s Tourism Linkages Gastronomy Network! The Gastronomy Network supports the Ministry of Tourism in developing Jamaica as a destination of choice for culinary experiences. To this end, the Chef Advisory Sub-Committee will be in charge of developing strategic […]

How Culinary Tourism Is Becoming a Growing Trend in Travel

There’s a growing population of travellers that have become more interested in the various cuisines and cultures from countries all over the world, and are planning vacations specifically to incorporate culinary trips. One of the reasons for this evolution has been wine, beer and food festivals. According to the American Culinary Traveler, “The percentage of US […]

Western Australia: Culinary tourism high on the agenda

New independent research, commissioned by Tourism Research Australia and Tourism Western Australia, shows an increased focus on culinary tourism is in line with visitor trends and expectations. The research found more than one million domestic visitors to Western Australia last year actively sought out food and wine experiences or determined where they were going to stay, […]