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and build our profile as a leading global destination for food and drink. </p> <p>It's now a fundamental consideration for visitors in choosing destinations and an integral part of their stay in Scotland. In particular, interest in tasting local food and drink with a story behind it is booming and developing your food tourism product has the potential to generate additional revenue for Scotland's economy. </p> <p>Use our food tourism industry guide to discover how to create impactful experiences that exceed the expectations of visitors and help you make the most of this lucrative market.</p> </div> <div class="content-article__content-column"> <p><img src="/binaries/content/gallery/dot-org/food-drink/local-scottish-seafood-ready-to-be-served-at-glenegedale-house.jpg" alt="Local Scottish seafood ready to be served at Glenegedale House" /></p> <p><em>Local Scottish seafood ready to be served at Glenegedale House.</em></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="background-auto bg-white" > <div class="has-edit-button"> </div> <article class="has-edit-button" data-test="key-statistics"> <div class="key-statistics"> <div class="container py-lg"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12"> <h2 class="my-4" data-test="key-statistics-heading">Key food tourism statistics</h2> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-3"> <div class="key-statistics__card"> <div class="key-statistics__card__image lazyload" data-bg="/binaries/content/gallery/dot-org/illustrations/signpost.svg/signpost.svg/bloat%3Asm"></div> <p class="key-statistics__card__title">82%</p> <p class="key-statistics__card__description">of international visitors want a destination with a good variety of food and drink options</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-3"> <div class="key-statistics__card"> <div class="key-statistics__card__image lazyload" data-bg="/binaries/content/gallery/dot-org/illustrations/restaurant.svg/restaurant.svg/bloat%3Asm"></div> <p class="key-statistics__card__title">拢489 million</p> <p class="key-statistics__card__description">Total spend on eating and drinking by GB residents taking overnight trips in Scotland</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-3"> <div class="key-statistics__card"> <div class="key-statistics__card__image lazyload" data-bg="/binaries/content/gallery/dot-org/illustrations/national-events-programme.svg/national-events-programme.svg/bloat%3Asm"></div> <p class="key-statistics__card__title">51%</p> <p class="key-statistics__card__description">of US visitors said experiencing locally produced food and drink was important to them</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-3"> <div class="key-statistics__card"> <div class="key-statistics__card__image lazyload" data-bg="/binaries/content/gallery/dot-org/illustrations/food.svg/food.svg/bloat%3Asm"></div> <p class="key-statistics__card__title">25%</p> <p class="key-statistics__card__description">added economic benefit to a destination from food tourism</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <p class="col-12 col-lg-7 mt-4 mb-0"> <small>Sources: 1. 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They give visitors a sense of place and help them to taste and appreciate our produce, discovering the place, pride and passion behind them.  </p> <p>Food tourism experiences can include talks, tastings, tours, workshops, festivals and trails. </p> <p>So, if you're:</p> <ul> <li>a tourism business looking to add a food experience into your offering</li> <li>a food producer looking to build an experience round your product</li> <li>completely new to the area of food tourism</li> </ul> <p>You should explore our guide and discover how to develop and market a quality food tourism experience that showcases the best of Scotland's food and drink. </p> <p> </p> </div> <div class="content-article__content-column"> <p><iframe allowfullscreen="" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8xeOZhXzzzw" width="640" frameborder="0" height="360"></iframe></p> <p><em>Be inspired by Ballintaggart Farm's journey to create a successful food tourism experience.</em></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="background-auto bg-xxlight" > <div class="has-edit-button"> </div> <div class="container py-lg"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-lg-7"> <article class="has-edit-button" data-test="key-benefits-list" aria-label="The benefits of offering a food tourism experience"> <h3 class="my-4" data-test="key-benefits-list-heading">The benefits of offering a food tourism experience</h3> <ul class="key-benefits-list"> <li class="user-content key-benefits-list__item"> <i class="icon icon-tick-no-bg key-benefits-list__item__icon"></i> <div class="key-benefits-list__item__text"> <h4>Increase tourism revenue</h4> <p>In 2022, domestic visitors alone spent 拢489 million on eating and drinking in Scotland. Creating unique and bookable food tourism experiences can attract new visitors and increase this spend.  Don't miss out on this additional revenue for your business or the local economy.</p> </div> </li> <li class="user-content key-benefits-list__item"> <i class="icon icon-tick-no-bg key-benefits-list__item__icon"></i> <div class="key-benefits-list__item__text"> <h4>Support local producers</h4> <p>Visitors look for authentic experiences that spotlight local produce. Working with local food producers, farmers and artisans not only supports economic growth in the area, it also creates a more sustainable and resilient food system.</p> </div> </li> <li class="user-content key-benefits-list__item"> <i class="icon icon-tick-no-bg key-benefits-list__item__icon"></i> <div class="key-benefits-list__item__text"> <h4>Promote Scottish culture</h4> <p>Food is a central part of any culture. Food tourism can help to preserve and promote Scottish culinary traditions, heritage, and regional specialties. It can also educate visitors about Scottish dishes, from traditional to modern cuisine, as well as the provenance of ingredients and the importance of sustainable food practices.</p> </div> </li> <li class="user-content key-benefits-list__item"> <i class="icon icon-tick-no-bg key-benefits-list__item__icon"></i> <div class="key-benefits-list__item__text"> <h4>Enrich your local community</h4> <p>Creating food tourism experiences can be a benefit for the local community too. They can help to build community pride by showcasing local food businesses and producers, help to revitalise rural communities and create new economic opportunities. They can also create new jobs in the food and beverage, hospitality, and tourism sectors as well as the supply chain. </p> </div> </li> <li class="user-content key-benefits-list__item"> <i class="icon icon-tick-no-bg key-benefits-list__item__icon"></i> <div class="key-benefits-list__item__text"> <h4>Make Scotland stand out</h4> <p>So much of Scotland鈥檚 food and drink reflects who we are and what we are and we already have a strong reputation for our whisky and other food and drink products. Developing food tourism experiences can further enhance this reputation, create a positive image and attract more visitors interested in food and drink tourism.</p> </div> </li> <li class="user-content key-benefits-list__item"> <i class="icon icon-tick-no-bg key-benefits-list__item__icon"></i> <div class="key-benefits-list__item__text"> <h4>Extend the visitor season</h4> <p>It鈥檚 important we market Scotland as a year-round destination. 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