Gastronomy tourism should grow from US$1.1 billion in 2025 to US$4.2 billion by 2033
IMARC Group, a leading market research company, has recently releases a report titled “Culinary Tourism Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Activity Type, Tour Type, Age Group, Mode of Booking, and Region 2025-2033.”
The study provides a detailed analysis of the industry, including the global culinary tourism market trends, share, size and growth forecast. The report also includes competitor and regional analysis and highlights the latest advancements in the market.
Culinary Tourism Market highlights according to IMARC Group
• Culinary Tourism Market Size (2024): Valued at USD 1,090.48 Billion.
• Culinary Tourism Market Forecast (2025-2033): The culinary tourism market size is expected to reach USD 4,210.19 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 14.46%. Europe dominates the culinary tourism market. In 2024, its market share was close to 33% according to another report of fortunebusinessinsights.com.
• Growing Trend: Culinary tourism is increasingly popular as travelers seek authentic food experiences.
• Cultural Exploration: Tourists are interested in exploring local cultures through regional cuisines. It is a particular strong asset in Asia with countries such as India, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea or Thailand.
• Food Festivals: Events and festivals centered around food attract tourists, boosting local economies.
• Sustainability Focus: There’s a rising demand for sustainable and locally sourced food options.
• Digital Influence: Social media and food influencers play a key role in promoting and popularizing unique culinary destinations.
• Diverse Offerings: Culinary tourism includes cooking classes, food tours, and wine tastings.
• Health Consciousness: Increased awareness of health and wellness influences food choices in travel. Culinary tourism experiences with wellness elements such as detox retreats or farm-to-table tours are proving increasingly popular.
• Regional Specialties: Tourists often seek out unique regional dishes and culinary traditions. However, infrastructure issues to access remote and rural areas could hamper market growth.
• Post-Pandemic Recovery: The culinary tourism sector is rebounding as travel restrictions continues to disappear.
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