Many tourists travel to different continents, countries and region with a sole purpose of learning about their culture through their cuisines. Many believe that local cuisines are a vital part of the tourist experience. In fact, it is ranked at the top with the likes of climate, accommodation and and scenery.  Playing a key role in an economical sense, culinary tourism brings in a substantial revenue. The sector was valued at $820 billion in 2023 and is projected to rise to $2,934 billion by the end of 2032. The sector exhibits a strong compound annual growth rate of 18% between 2024 and 2032. 

There are some amazing destinations that are well known for their local cuisines that also have other spectacles such as India, China and Mexico. There are 63 different types of cuisine around the world with one siting on the top spot. The country that takes top spot is Italy. With their rich mixtures of pasta, fish and fruits and vegetables Italy is regarded as the most popular and best cuisine in the world. The pairing of their popular cuisine and wine bulldozes the rest of the world.