The menu: Tourism and local gastonomy

Fáilte Ireland has launched the Irish leg of the 7th EU Eden project, promoting sustainable tourism across Europe with this year’s theme Tourism and Local Gastronomy. 

Food tourism is the fastest-growing tourism sector worldwide and Fáilte Ireland is seeking the region that has best used local food potential or indigenous gastronomic attractions, with the winning region receiving a marketing package of €5,000 and a free promotional photoshoot.

And neither are the traditional food ‘strongholds’ guaranteed victory as special preference will be given to ‘small, emerging’ or ‘non-traditional, off-the-beaten-track’ destinations.