The global culinary tourism market could reach $40.53 billion by 2030, growing nearly 20% every year. Hotels are fueling that growth with everything from Michelin-starred dining rooms to mountaintop tasting menus that turn a stay into a complete experience. As more properties compete by offering bigger and more unique dining experiences, travelers are planning getaways where lodging comes with a menu worth traveling for.

Dining has become the new destination, with hotels tempting travelers to stay for the food and the stories behind it. Photo credit: Cashel Palace Hotel.

From Ireland’s vaulted dining rooms to Italy’s truffle feasts and from Colorado’s alpine lodges to Alaska’s remote kitchens, food now drives many travelers to book their trips. Each meal ties flavors to the land and its

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