Cuisine Tourism

Associations

  • International Culinary Tourism Association

    This association provides information on professional education and development, as well as an information exchange and networking opportunities for those in the culinary tourism industry. Association President Erik Wolf wrote a white paper discussing Culinary Tourism. To receive this free publication access the link below and fill out the free registration.

    • Culinary Tourism: The Hidden Harvest

      "The Hidden Harvest" is the second book to be released by the International Culinary Tourism Association and an update to "A Tasty Economic Proposition" released in 2002. The updated book discusses Culinary Tourism and how to make it the primary lure for tourists.

Insurance and Risk Management Information

  • Insurance and Risk Management

    Alberta Tourism, Parks, Recreation & Culture has compiled a list of publications providing information on insurance for the culinary tourism sector.

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Product Development

  • Canadian Tourism Commission [CTC]

    CanadaTourism.com is the official website of the Canadian Tourism Commission, a federal crown corporation that works in partnership with Canada's tourism businesses to increase awareness of and promote Canada as a world-class all season tourism destination.

    Publications and industry resources are located online. Visit:

    • Publications:

      Under Product Innovation and Enhancement choose Cuisine to access:

      • Acquiring a Taste for Cuisine Tourism: A Product Development Strategy
        - January 2002 [18 pages]
        Information on cuisine product development

      • Canadian Wine & Culinary Enthusiasts - October 2003 [42 pages]
        Information on cuisine product development

      • How-to Guide: Develop a Culinary Tourism Product - November 2003 [28 pages]
        Examples of culinary activities, resources and tips for starting and successfully running a culinary tourism business

      • National Tourism & Cuisine Forum: Recipes for Success- June 2001 [63 pages]
        Key findings including characteristics of Canadian cuisine, major Canadian culinary tourism markets, information on cuisine product development and other cuisine-tourism related issues

      • U.S. Wine and Culinary Enthusiasts - October 2003 [38 pages]
        Travel Activities and Motivation Survey [TAMS] examines the U.S. wine and culinary tourism market