Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars Is Driving a Global Boom in Food Tourism
Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars is reshaping travel behavior, with restaurant bookings surging and food becoming a central driver of global tourism.
Alternative tourism focuses on travel experiences that differ from mass tourism, emphasizing local culture, sustainability, and personal connection. It includes eco-tourism, rural tourism, and community-based travel. This approach aims to benefit local communities while offering travelers more authentic and responsible experiences.
Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars is reshaping travel behavior, with restaurant bookings surging and food becoming a central driver of global tourism.
Airbnb has named the first 25 winners of its Best of British Fund, backing local tourism projects across the UK with new funding to support hospitality and regional growth.
Up Norway has launched new spring-focused itineraries that highlight Norway’s cultural cities, dramatic fjords, and vast mountain plateaus during the country’s most transitional season.
Finland’s northern city of Oulu takes on the European Capital of Culture title for 2026, blending Arctic nature, Sámi heritage, and climate-focused art into a year-long cultural program.
Etihad Rail has unveiled details of the UAE’s first national passenger railway network, promising faster intercity travel and a new chapter in domestic mobility starting in 2026.
Atlas Ocean Voyages is building its first-ever luxury expedition sailing yacht, combining wind power, hybrid technology, and boutique hospitality for global exploration starting in 2028.
The announcement of BTS’s comeback world tour has triggered a surge in flight and hotel searches worldwide, highlighting the growing power of live music to drive travel.
New travel data for 2026 shows travelers rethinking how they plan, pay for, and experience trips, with AI, short getaways, wellness, and flexibility shaping the year ahead.
Italy leads global travel demand in 2025, with Rome among the most booked cities, while Japan, Egypt, and island destinations highlight shifting patterns in luxury, value, and long-stay travel.
G Adventures and National Geographic Expeditions have unveiled a new collection of high-end Signature itineraries that blend expert-led exploration, rare access, and immersive luxury across 28 global destinations.