culinary tourism
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As people seek to find a sense of place through food, events like our tours are now common in towns and cities around the country (and the world). Tasting tours are the latest hit in a culinary tourism boom that is now an estimated $150 billion a year industry worldwide, and growing.
More than half of travelers travel to learn or enjoy unique dining experiences, according to the World Food Travel Association (WFTA). Of those who travel specifically for food, 81 percent say they also want to learn about the culture and cuisine of the places they visit; 81 percent also say that food and drink forms their largest expenditure when travelling. Thirty percent of American travelers choose a destination based on the availability of a local food or drink experience.
While we’ve long been a breadbasket for New York City, the Hudson Valley is becoming part of a movement where we are winning a hard-won reputation in our own right for innovation and quality fresh local food. When people visit us they expect to be able to learn the best places to go for the real Hudson Valley experience; and it’s up to us to show them the best of what we have to offer, and what’s special about this unique area we call home.
More than half of travelers travel to learn or enjoy unique dining experiences, according to the World Food Travel Association (WFTA). Of those who travel specifically for food, 81 percent say they also want to learn about the culture and cuisine of the places they visit; 81 percent also say that food and drink forms their largest expenditure when travelling. Thirty percent of American travelers choose a destination based on the availability of a local food or drink experience.
While we’ve long been a breadbasket for New York City, the Hudson Valley is becoming part of a movement where we are winning a hard-won reputation in our own right for innovation and quality fresh local food. When people visit us they expect to be able to learn the best places to go for the real Hudson Valley experience; and it’s up to us to show them the best of what we have to offer, and what’s special about this unique area we call home.
