Aside from sight-seeing and relaxation, some tourists will also consider the food and drink experiences that a destination provides when planning their next trip. Among the most visited cities around the world, London topped the list of cities with the most number of food and drink tours worldwide as of June 2020, with a total of 385. This was followed by Paris and New York.

Turkey Tourism Income: IE: Food and Beverage data was reported at 1.411 USD bn in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.080 USD bn for Mar 2018. Turkey Tourism Income: IE: Food and Beverage data is updated quarterly, averaging 1.124 USD bn from Mar 2002 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 66 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.769 USD bn in Sep 2009 and a record low of 215.275 USD mn in Mar 2002. Turkey Tourism Income: IE: Food and Beverage data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Turkish Statistical Institute. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.Q021: Tourism Income, Donation and Expenditure: Quarterly.

The tourism value added of food and beverage service activities in Norway amounted to nearly 31.4 billion Norwegian kroner in 2018. That was an increase of roughly one billion kroner compared to the previous year.

Singapore Tourism Receipts: Food and Beverage data was reported at 2,649.000 SGD mn in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,787.000 SGD mn for 2016. Singapore Tourism Receipts: Food and Beverage data is updated yearly, averaging 850.100 SGD mn from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,787.000 SGD mn in 2016 and a record low of 511.500 SGD mn in 1992. Singapore Tourism Receipts: Food and Beverage data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Singapore Tourism Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.Q011: Tourism Revenue and Expenditure.

United States Direct Tourism Employment: Food Services & Drinking Places data was reported at 1,742.000 Person th in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,712.000 Person th for 2016. United States Direct Tourism Employment: Food Services & Drinking Places data is updated yearly, averaging 1,635.000 Person th from Dec 1998 (Median) to 2017, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,742.000 Person th in 2017 and a record low of 1,481.000 Person th in 2013. United States Direct Tourism Employment: Food Services & Drinking Places data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of Economic Analysis. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.G055: Tourism Industries Employment.

The number of food and beverage serving establishments in Hungary has gradually decreased over the years. After peaking in 2011 at 41.9 thousand establishments, the figure dropped to approximately 33.8 thousand in 2021.

China Tourism Revenue: Food and Beverage data was reported at 16.041 USD bn in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 14.255 USD bn for 2018. China Tourism Revenue: Food and Beverage data is updated yearly, averaging 3.555 USD bn from Dec 1994 (Median) to 2019, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.041 USD bn in 2019 and a record low of 1.376 USD bn in 1996. China Tourism Revenue: Food and Beverage data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Tourism Sector – Table CN.QAB: Visitor: Tourism Revenue: By Source.

The Rising Demand for Local and Authentic Food Experiences Amidst Globalization is anticipated to Drive Growth in the France Culinary Tourism Market during the Forecast Period (2025-2035) Ken Research. France, home to countless culinary traditions, lures millions of food lovers looking to traverse Michelin-starred restaurants, local markets, wine regions, and traditional cooking methods. This market is expected to reach USD 40.6 Billion by 2035 with a growth rate of 15.9% in the forecast period. The growth of food festivals, farm-to-table dining and guided food tours is also contributing to increased market growth.

Metric	Value
Market Size in 2025	USD 40.6 Billion
Projected Market Size in 2035	USD 177.7 Billion
CAGR (2025-2035)	15.9%

Region	CAGR (2025-2035)
Northeast France	16.2%

Region	CAGR (2025-2035)
Northwest France	15.8%

Region	CAGR (2025-2035)
Southeast France	16.5%

Region	CAGR (2025-2035)
Southwest France	16.4%

Region	CAGR (2025-2035)
Central France	15.7%

Company/Organization Name	Estimated Market Share (%)
La Route des Gourmets (French Gastronomy Tours)	18-22%
Culinary Tours of Paris (Secret Food Tours & Local Food Journeys)	12-16%
French Wine Explorers (Luxury Wine & Champagne Tours)	10-14%
Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Experiences	8-12%
Taste of Paris (Food Festival & Chef-Led Dining Events)	5-9%
Other Food Tour Operators & Culinary Experiences (combined)	30-40%

Korea Tourism Revenue: AEPC: Ind: Food & Drinks: UK data was reported at 236.800 USD in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 224.600 USD for 2015. Korea Tourism Revenue: AEPC: Ind: Food & Drinks: UK data is updated yearly, averaging 236.800 USD from Dec 2000 to 2016, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 319.000 USD in 2007 and a record low of 130.000 USD in 2004. Korea Tourism Revenue: AEPC: Ind: Food & Drinks: UK data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Korea National Tourism Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.Q009: Tourism Revenue: Average Expenditure Per Capita: By Country and Tour Type.

United States Direct Tourism Output: Food & Beverage Svcs data was reported at 139.087 USD bn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 136.831 USD bn for 2016. United States Direct Tourism Output: Food & Beverage Svcs data is updated yearly, averaging 105.548 USD bn from Dec 1998 (Median) to 2017, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 139.087 USD bn in 2017 and a record low of 78.414 USD bn in 1998. United States Direct Tourism Output: Food & Beverage Svcs data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of Economic Analysis. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.Q005: Direct Output of Tourism Industries.

Thailand Tourism Expenditure: Food and Beverage data was reported at 49,680.010 THB mn in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 41,782.280 THB mn for 2015. Thailand Tourism Expenditure: Food and Beverage data is updated yearly, averaging 41,782.280 THB mn from Dec 2014 (Median) to 2016, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 49,680.010 THB mn in 2016 and a record low of 35,603.050 THB mn in 2014. Thailand Tourism Expenditure: Food and Beverage data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Tourism and Sport. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.Q016: Tourism Expenditure by Item.

In 2020, tourists from China spent approximately 51 billion Japanese yen on food and beverages in Japan, the highest amount recorded among foreign visitors. Taiwanese visitors followed in second, with a consumption value of about 25 billion yen.

Turkey Tourism Expenditure: Resident: Individual (IE): Food and Beverage data was reported at 407.947 USD mn in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 262.300 USD mn for Mar 2018. Turkey Tourism Expenditure: Resident: Individual (IE): Food and Beverage data is updated quarterly, averaging 315.672 USD mn from Dec 2004 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 55 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 481.186 USD mn in Dec 2013 and a record low of 165.204 USD mn in Mar 2017. Turkey Tourism Expenditure: Resident: Individual (IE): Food and Beverage data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Turkish Statistical Institute. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.Q021: Tourism Income, Donation and Expenditure: Quarterly.

Japan AE: Taiwan: Shopping: Other Food, Drink, Alcohol & Tobacco data was reported at 8,491.210 JPY in Dec 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 6,953.885 JPY for Sep 2017. Japan AE: Taiwan: Shopping: Other Food, Drink, Alcohol & Tobacco data is updated quarterly, averaging 8,511.402 JPY from Mar 2014 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9,967.110 JPY in Jun 2014 and a record low of 6,124.337 JPY in Sep 2014. Japan AE: Taiwan: Shopping: Other Food, Drink, Alcohol & Tobacco data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.Q028: Tourism and Leisure: Average Expenditure per Purchaser by Nationality.

Korea Tourism Revenue: AEPC: Ind: Food & Drinks: Singapore data was reported at 254.500 USD in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 182.200 USD for 2015. Korea Tourism Revenue: AEPC: Ind: Food & Drinks: Singapore data is updated yearly, averaging 225.000 USD from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2016, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 306.900 USD in 2013 and a record low of 117.000 USD in 2004. Korea Tourism Revenue: AEPC: Ind: Food & Drinks: Singapore data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Korea National Tourism Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.Q009: Tourism Revenue: Average Expenditure Per Capita: By Country and Tour Type.

Taiwan Homestay: Revenue: Food & Beverage: Taichung City data was reported at 21.760 NTD th in Dec 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 31.400 NTD th for Nov 2017. Taiwan Homestay: Revenue: Food & Beverage: Taichung City data is updated monthly, averaging 150.395 NTD th from Jan 2010 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 96 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 562.620 NTD th in Feb 2010 and a record low of 21.760 NTD th in Dec 2017. Taiwan Homestay: Revenue: Food & Beverage: Taichung City data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Taiwan – Table TW.Q022: Homestay Facilities (B&B) Statistics: Revenue.

Cuba CU: International Tourism: Receipts: for Passenger Transport Items data was reported at 15.000 USD mn in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 49.000 USD mn for 2019. Cuba CU: International Tourism: Receipts: for Passenger Transport Items data is updated yearly, averaging 201.000 USD mn from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2020, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 288.000 USD mn in 2012 and a record low of 15.000 USD mn in 2020. Cuba CU: International Tourism: Receipts: for Passenger Transport Items data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Cuba – Table CU.World Bank.WDI: Tourism Statistics. International tourism receipts for passenger transport items are expenditures by international inbound visitors for all services provided in the international transportation by resident carriers. Also included are passenger services performed within an economy by nonresident carriers. Excluded are passenger services provided to nonresidents by resident carriers within the resident economies; these are included in travel items. In addition to the services covered by passenger fares--including fares that are a part of package tours but excluding cruise fares, which are included in travel--passenger services include such items as charges for excess baggage, vehicles, or other personal accompanying effects and expenditures for food, drink, or other items for which passengers make expenditures while on board carriers. Data are in current U.S. dollars.;World Tourism Organization, Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files.;Gap-filled total;

Taiwan Tourist Hotel: General: Revenue: Food & Beverage: Scenic Areas data was reported at 15,316.236 NTD th in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 17,207.877 NTD th for Aug 2018. Taiwan Tourist Hotel: General: Revenue: Food & Beverage: Scenic Areas data is updated monthly, averaging 9,221.306 NTD th from Jan 2005 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 165 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 85,234.767 NTD th in Oct 2016 and a record low of 3,260.777 NTD th in Sep 2009. Taiwan Tourist Hotel: General: Revenue: Food & Beverage: Scenic Areas data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Taiwan – Table TW.Q010: Hotel Statistics: Tourist Hotel: Revenue.

Turkey Tourism Income: IE: Foreign: Food and Beverage data was reported at 1.104 USD bn in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 748.007 USD mn for Mar 2018. Turkey Tourism Income: IE: Foreign: Food and Beverage data is updated quarterly, averaging 749.692 USD mn from Mar 2003 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 62 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.721 USD bn in Sep 2008 and a record low of 115.178 USD mn in Mar 2003. Turkey Tourism Income: IE: Foreign: Food and Beverage data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Turkish Statistical Institute. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.Q021: Tourism Income, Donation and Expenditure: Quarterly.

Korea Tourism Revenue: AEPC: Grp: Food & Drinks data was reported at 82.900 USD in Dec 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 87.000 USD for Nov 2016. Korea Tourism Revenue: AEPC: Grp: Food & Drinks data is updated monthly, averaging 59.000 USD from Jan 2004 (Median) to Dec 2016, with 156 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 140.300 USD in Oct 2016 and a record low of 11.900 USD in May 2014. Korea Tourism Revenue: AEPC: Grp: Food & Drinks data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Korea National Tourism Organization. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.Q009: Tourism Revenue: Average Expenditure Per Capita: By Country and Tour Type.