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Culinary Tourism Market Global Report 2026

Published Jan 29, 2026
Length 250 Pages
SKU # BRC20825223

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Culinary Tourism Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses culinary tourism market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for culinary tourism ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The culinary tourism market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
  • The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
  • The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
  • The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
  • The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
  • The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
  • The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
  • The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
  • Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
  • The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
  • Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
  • The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
  • The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Activity: Culinary Trails; Cooking Classes; Restaurants; Food Festivals; Other Activities

2) By Tourist Type: Recreational; Diversionary; Existential; Experimental

3) By Age Group: Baby Boomers; Generation X; Generation Y; Generation Z

4) By Geographic Focus: Local Guidance; National Tours; International Tours

5) By Booking Mode: Online Travel Agencies (OTA); Tour Operators; Direct Travel

Subsegments:

1) By Culinary Trails: Wine And Cheese Trails; Chocolate And Sweets Trails; Olive Oil And Vinegar Trails; Seafood Trails; Regional And Ethnic Food Trails

2) By Cooking Classes: Local Cuisine Workshops; Specialty Cooking Classes; Wine And Food Pairing Classes; Chef-Led Cooking Experiences; Virtual Cooking Classes

3) By Restaurants: Fine Dining Experiences; Street Food Tours; Michelin-Star Restaurants; Traditional And Local Eateries; Farm-To-Table Dining

4) By Food Festivals: International Food Festivals; Regional And Cultural Food Fairs; Street Food Festivals; Wine And Culinary Events; Food And Drink Tastings

5) By Other Activities: Food And Beverage Tours; Food Photography And Culinary Tours; Gourmet Shopping Tours; Culinary Cruises And Food-Themed Cruises; Agricultural And Farm Tours

Companies Mentioned: Abercrombie and Kent; Intrepid Travel; G Adventures; Classic Journeys; The International Kitchen; Secret Food Tours; Eating Europe Food Tours; Culinary Backstreets; India Food Tour; Epicurean Ways; Gourmet on Tour; Context Travel; Greaves Travel; Food Tour Corporation; Walks Worldwide; Backroads; Tastes and Traditions; Flavors of the World; World Food Travel Association; Slow Tours

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.

Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa

Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.

Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,

Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.

Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.

Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 2-3 working days of order.

Table of Contents

250 Pages
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035)
1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots
1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market
1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
2. Culinary Tourism Market Characteristics
2.1. Market Definition & Scope
2.2. Market Segmentations
2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
2.4. Global Culinary Tourism Market Attractiveness Scoring And Analysis
2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework
2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology
2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation
Growth Potential Analysis, Competitive Dynamics Assessment, Strategic Fit Assessment And Risk Profile Evaluation
2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation
2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
3. Culinary Tourism Market Supply Chain Analysis
3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem
3.2. List Of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers
3.3. List Of Major Distributors and Channel Partners
3.4. List Of Major End Users
4. Global Culinary Tourism Market Trends And Strategies
4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
4.1.1 Sustainability, Climate Tech & Circular Economy
4.1.2 Immersive Technologies (Ar/Vr/Xr) & Digital Experiences
4.1.3 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data & Cybersecurity
4.1.4 Internet Of Things (Iot), Smart Infrastructure & Connected Ecosystems
4.1.5 Fintech, Blockchain, Regtech & Digital Finance
4.2. Major Trends
4.2.1 Growing Demand For Authentic Food And Beverage Experiences
4.2.2 Rising Popularity Of Food Festivals And Culinary Trails
4.2.3 Expansion Of Farm-To-Table And Local Cuisine Tourism
4.2.4 Increasing Integration Of Digital Food Discovery Platforms
4.2.5 Enhanced Focus On Experiential Dining Activities
5. Culinary Tourism Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.1 Food And Beverage Tour Operators
5.2 Restaurants And Dining Experience Providers
5.3 Culinary Event Organizers
5.4 Hospitality And Tourism Companies
5.5 Travel Experience Platforms
6. Culinary Tourism Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
7. Global Culinary Tourism Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.1. Global Culinary Tourism PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
7.2. Global Culinary Tourism Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.3. Global Culinary Tourism Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
7.4. Global Culinary Tourism Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Culinary Tourism Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM)
8.2. Methodology and Assumptions
8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation
8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis
8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
9. Culinary Tourism Market Segmentation
9.1. Global Culinary Tourism Market, Segmentation By Activity, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Culinary Trails, Cooking Classes, Restaurants, Food Festivals, Other Activities
9.2. Global Culinary Tourism Market, Segmentation By Tourist Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Recreational, Diversionary, Existential, Experimental
9.3. Global Culinary Tourism Market, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Baby Boomers, Generation X, Generation Y, Generation Z
9.4. Global Culinary Tourism Market, Segmentation By Geographic Focus, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Local Guidance, National Tours, International Tours
9.5. Global Culinary Tourism Market, Segmentation By Booking Mode, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Online Travel Agencies (OTA), Tour Operators, Direct Travel
9.6. Global Culinary Tourism Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Culinary Trails, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Wine And Cheese Trails, Chocolate And Sweets Trails, Olive Oil And Vinegar Trails, Seafood Trails, Regional And Ethnic Food Trails
9.7. Global Culinary Tourism Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Cooking Classes, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Local Cuisine Workshops, Specialty Cooking Classes, Wine And Food Pairing Classes, Chef-Led Cooking Experiences, Virtual Cooking Classes
9.8. Global Culinary Tourism Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Restaurants, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Fine Dining Experiences, Street Food Tours, Michelin-Star Restaurants, Traditional And Local Eateries, Farm-To-Table Dining
9.9. Global Culinary Tourism Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Food Festivals, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
International Food Festivals, Regional And Cultural Food Fairs, Street Food Festivals, Wine And Culinary Events, Food And Drink Tastings
9.10. Global Culinary Tourism Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Other Activities, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Food And Beverage Tours, Food Photography And Culinary Tours, Gourmet Shopping Tours, Culinary Cruises And Food-Themed Cruises, Agricultural And Farm Tours
10. Culinary Tourism Market Regional And Country Analysis
10.1. Global Culinary Tourism Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
10.2. Global Culinary Tourism Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11. Asia-Pacific Culinary Tourism Market
11.1. Asia-Pacific Culinary Tourism Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
11.2. Asia-Pacific Culinary Tourism Market, Segmentation By Activity, Segmentation By Tourist Type, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. China Culinary Tourism Market
12.1. China Culinary Tourism Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
12.2. China Culinary Tourism Market, Segmentation By Activity, Segmentation By Tourist Type, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. India Culinary Tourism Market
13.1. India Culinary Tourism Market, Segmentation By Activity, Segmentation By Tourist Type, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. Japan Culinary Tourism Market
14.1. Japan Culinary Tourism Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
14.2. Japan Culinary Tourism Market, Segmentation By Activity, Segmentation By Tourist Type, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Australia Culinary Tourism Market
15.1. Australia Culinary Tourism Market, Segmentation By Activity, Segmentation By Tourist Type, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Indonesia Culinary Tourism Market
16.1. Indonesia Culinary Tourism Market, Segmentation By Activity, Segmentation By Tourist Type, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. South Korea Culinary Tourism Market
17.1. South Korea Culinary Tourism Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
17.2. South Korea Culinary Tourism Market, Segmentation By Activity, Segmentation By Tourist Type, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. Taiwan Culinary Tourism Market
18.1. Taiwan Culinary Tourism Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
18.2. Taiwan Culinary Tourism Market, Segmentation By Activity, Segmentation By Tourist Type, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. South East Asia Culinary Tourism Market
19.1. South East Asia Culinary Tourism Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
19.2. South East Asia Culinary Tourism Market, Segmentation By Activity, Segmentation By Tourist Type, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. Western Europe Culinary Tourism Market
20.1. Western Europe Culinary Tourism Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
20.2. Western Europe Culinary Tourism Market, Segmentation By Activity, Segmentation By Tourist Type, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. UK Culinary Tourism Market
21.1. UK Culinary Tourism Market, Segmentation By Activity, Segmentation By Tourist Type, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. Germany Culinary Tourism Market
22.1. Germany Culinary Tourism Market, Segmentation By Activity, Segmentation By Tourist Type, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. France Culinary Tourism Market
23.1. France Culinary Tourism Market, Segmentation By Activity, Segmentation By Tourist Type, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. Italy Culinary Tourism Market
24.1. Italy Culinary Tourism Market, Segmentation By Activity, Segmentation By Tourist Type, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Spain Culinary Tourism Market
25.1. Spain Culinary Tourism Market, Segmentation By Activity, Segmentation By Tourist Type, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Eastern Europe Culinary Tourism Market
26.1. Eastern Europe Culinary Tourism Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
26.2. Eastern Europe Culinary Tourism Market, Segmentation By Activity, Segmentation By Tourist Type, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Russia Culinary Tourism Market
27.1. Russia Culinary Tourism Market, Segmentation By Activity, Segmentation By Tourist Type, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. North America Culinary Tourism Market
28.1. North America Culinary Tourism Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
28.2. North America Culinary Tourism Market, Segmentation By Activity, Segmentation By Tourist Type, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. USA Culinary Tourism Market
29.1. USA Culinary Tourism Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
29.2. USA Culinary Tourism Market, Segmentation By Activity, Segmentation By Tourist Type, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. Canada Culinary Tourism Market
30.1. Canada Culinary Tourism Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
30.2. Canada Culinary Tourism Market, Segmentation By Activity, Segmentation By Tourist Type, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. South America Culinary Tourism Market
31.1. South America Culinary Tourism Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
31.2. South America Culinary Tourism Market, Segmentation By Activity, Segmentation By Tourist Type, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. Brazil Culinary Tourism Market
32.1. Brazil Culinary Tourism Market, Segmentation By Activity, Segmentation By Tourist Type, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Middle East Culinary Tourism Market
33.1. Middle East Culinary Tourism Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
33.2. Middle East Culinary Tourism Market, Segmentation By Activity, Segmentation By Tourist Type, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Africa Culinary Tourism Market
34.1. Africa Culinary Tourism Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
34.2. Africa Culinary Tourism Market, Segmentation By Activity, Segmentation By Tourist Type, Segmentation By Age Group, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. Culinary Tourism Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
36. Culinary Tourism Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
36.1. Culinary Tourism Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
36.2. Culinary Tourism Market - Company Scoring Matrix
36.2.1. Market Revenues
36.2.2. Product Innovation Score
36.2.3. Brand Recognition
36.3. Culinary Tourism Market Company Profiles
36.3.1. Abercrombie and Kent Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.2. Intrepid Travel Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.3. G Adventures Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.4. Classic Journeys Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.5. The International Kitchen Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37. Culinary Tourism Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
Secret Food Tours, Eating Europe Food Tours, Culinary Backstreets, India Food Tour, Epicurean Ways, Gourmet on Tour, Context Travel, Greaves Travel, Food Tour Corporation, Walks Worldwide, Backroads, Tastes and Traditions, Flavors of the World, World Food Travel Association, Slow Tours
38. Global Culinary Tourism Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Culinary Tourism Market
40. Culinary Tourism Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
40.1 Culinary Tourism Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
40.2 Culinary Tourism Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
40.3 Culinary Tourism Market In 2030 - Growth Strategies
40.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
40.3.2 Competitor Strategies
41. Appendix
41.1. Abbreviations
41.2. Currencies
41.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
41.4. Research Inquiries
41.5. The Business Research Company
41.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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