WFTA Supports the Glasgow Declaration
Ever since our inception in 2001, the World Food Travel Association has been a proponent of sustainable tourism (which we prefer to call responsible tourism). The idea of "green" weaves…
Indonesia Honors Wallacea Bioregion on World Food Travel Day
To celebrate World Food Travel Day, which falls every April 18, Omar Niode Foundation, based in Indonesia, hosted a webinar to raise awareness of the uniqueness of the natural, cultural…
Thought Leaders Offer Food for Thought at FoodTreX Global Summit
While businesses and destinations continue to look for the best ways to emerge from the pandemic, one thing is certain: the commitment to sustainability must now be part of the…
Can Destinations Really Be Plastic-Free?
Foodservice outlets face a variety of issues to overcome if they are to achieve sustainable practices. One such issue we are all familiar with is plastic waste. And while plastic…
Do Your Destination’s Local Foods Take a Back Seat?
Our previous article on bioregional foods reflected the importance of local foods as a tool to support sustainable development goals using food or beverage festivals. Some tourism destinations focus on…
Sociocultural and Economic Sustainability Issues Force Changes to Culinary Destination Management
Culinary destinations have enjoyed enormous opportunities and growth in recent years. The demand for unique culinary products and experiences has increased exponentially, with local foods, wines, and other beverages playing…
Crafting Meaningful Food & Beverage Experiences in Our Fast-Changing World
Food and beverage businesses deliver more than just a product or a service. They have become veritable destinations themselves, with customers seeking out the unique experiences they offer. Yet food…
Can Food Festivals Help Protect Local Foods?
Food is one of the greatest components of the cultural experiences that delight tourists in every destination. Each destination has its unique and individual taste, essence and stories to offer…
What is your Apitourism strategy?
Apitourism helps more than just tourism! Protecting a destination and its biodiversity is the ultimate step in sustainable tourism. We have all seen situations where destinations are negatively affected and…
How Gastrodiplomacy Connects Food, Tourism & Sustainability
In previous articles we highlighted the relationship between sustainability in food and beverage tourism, innovation and inclusivity. There is yet another dimension that influences people and situations by bridging gaps among communities and…
