Canada To Promote Culinary Tourism
Canada, not typically seen as a culinary travel destination on the international tourism stage, plans to promote its growing number of venues and experiences.
Bardish Chagger, minister of small business and tourism, last week announced that the Government of Canada has issued a request for proposals on making Canada a top destination for tourists seeking world-class culinary experiences. Proposals are due at 2 p.m. EDT, July 5, 2017.
According to Statistics Canada, approximately one fifth of spending ($3.56 billion) by international travelers in Canada is on food and beverages.
"Whether they involve visiting a restaurant or food festival, culinary experiences are as essential today to a tourist's experience as climate, geography and accommodations. With our wide range of food specialties and a great diversity of international cuisine, Canada has so much to offer,” Chagger said.