Tanzania is planning to hold a 2nd UN Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa, with more than 300 participants across the continent expected to attend.
Gastronomy Tourism, also known as Culinary and Food Tourism, is a trip that focuses on experiencing the food and drinks of your destination. It is a growing part of tourism and involves a variety of activities, including cooking classes, food festivals, and market visits.
Natural Resources and Tourism Minister Dr. Pindi Chana announced this at Dar es Salaam on Wednesday, saying the decision to hold the event followed Tanzania's reputation for traditional food at the first forum. I've said that.
The event is scheduled to be held in Arusha from April 23rd to 25th this year, the minister confirmed.
Dr. Chana emphasized that Tanzania looks forward to learning from the experiences of other countries promoting gastronomy tourism. It emphasizes that the forum is an important milestone for the country. Local chefs and stakeholders are expected to benefit as Tanzania prepares to showcase their rich culinary heritage.
“We are honored to host this forum and provide an incredible opportunity to learn from world leaders in food tourism. With over 300 attendees, the event has built up the chef's capabilities. “We will be able to diversify our local cuisine and provide authentic Tanzanian cuisine to our tourists. We also aim to explore opportunities arising from this forum and to better promote gastronomic tourism in our country.” She said.
She further cited the role of UN tourism in shaping global tourism policies, promoting sustainable tourism, and promoting economic development through the sector. He said it remains an important focus.
In her remarks, Elcia Grand Court, the UN Regional Director of Tourism in Africa, will hold a key institutional meeting in 2022, Tanzania is the Africa Regional Committee, and will now host another major event. It reminded me of that.
She noted that the upcoming forum will not only showcase Tanzania's rich and diverse culinary flavours, but also highlight the gastronomic traditions throughout the region.
“I have already had the opportunity to taste some of the dishes that the Minister mentioned, from Nyama Choma to Ugari,” she said.
“We look forward to introducing these local favorites and are eager to showcase other flavors from neighboring countries in the region.”
Africa's gastronomy heritage is rich and diverse, but is largely overlooked by tourists. The flavor tells the story of cultural traditions, from ancient recipes to modern innovations. African cuisine combines the creativity of chefs who refine local specialties and ingredients with ancestral recipes, inviting the world to experience the richness of African gastronomy.
The upcoming UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa is expected to bring together key destinations and international experts to explore the potential for transforming gastronomy tourism.
