RECOGNITION
Learn about our awards and certification programs for businesses and destinations.
GLOBAL CULINARY TRAVEL AWARDS
Our Global Culinary Travel Awards is our industry’s first, largest and best respected recognition program for culinary tourism businesses, organizations and destinations.
The program is designed to recognize and celebrate excellence and innovation in food and beverage tourism products and experiences
CULINARY CAPITALS DESTINATION CERTIFICATION
Created in 2021 to help culinary destinations recover after the pandemic, Culinary Capitals boosts your visibility, helps you to attract more international visitors, and serves as a framework to help you develop your culinary resources. Does your destination have a rich culinary culture and heritage that few people know about? Get started today!
BUSINESS CULINARY HERITAGE CERTIFICATION
Does your food, beverage, tourism or hospitality business focus on traditional foods, historic cooking methods, centuries-old agricultural products, handed-down family recipes, or similar concepts? If so, you might be eligible for business certification, which recognizes your contribution to safeguarding your area's culinary heritage and culture.
Business certifications take place in person by an inspector, with advance notice, using a clear set of grading criteria that we share with you upfront.
Certified businesses benefit from tremendous exposure to food-loving travelers and culture enthusiasts.
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The lifetime achievement award is bestowed upon those individuals who have made a significant, long-lasting impact on the food and beverage tourism industry.
