Culinary Travel on the Rise
Food is a powerful thing. It brings people together, helps create lifelong memories and defines many families and cultures. Now, food is even playing an important role in consumers’ travel plans. According to a study conducted by the Travel Industry Association (TIA), in partnership with Gourmet and the International Culinary Tourism Association, 27 million travelers, or 17% of American leisure travelers, engaged in culinary or wine-related activities while traveling within the past four years. This niche market is expected to grow substantially, with 60% of U.S. leisure travelers expressing an interest in culinary travel.
While on their culinary adventures, travelers participate in a variety of activities such as attending cooking classes, visiting farmers markets, shopping for gourmet food and attending food and wine festivals. Give gifts associated with these culinary travel activities, and you will surely make a lasting impression.
Cooking classes: unique cooking utensils, knife block
Farmers markets: eco-friendly tote bags, recipe set, wooden cutting boards
Food and wine festivals: customized wine sets, gourmet cheese kit
Travel accessories: rolling travel bags, travel mugs, comfort travel set
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