UN Tourism, the Basque Culinary Center and the Government of the Philippines will organize the First UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism.

Driven by the growing interest in food among travellers seeking authentic experiences, as well as the substantial opportunities it presents for sustainable socio-economic development, cultural exchange, and community well-being, the First UN Tourism Regional Conference on Gastronomy Tourism for Asia and the Pacific will serve as a platform to celebrate the power of gastronomy tourism. It will bring together destinations and international experts to exchange knowledge and best practices, with objective of harnessing its transformative power, especially for the benefit of local communities and the environment.