gastro tourism

The government of Peru is partnering with culinary stars — like celebrity chef Gaston Acurio, shown here in his restaurant Astrid & Gaston in Lima in 2014 — to promote Peruvian cuisine around the world.

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Who's Behind The Latest Ethnic Food Trend? Maybe It's A Government

6:30pm April 28, 2015

by Maanvi Singh

It's no accident that Peruvian cuisine has become popular in recent years. It's government policy – one that a number of middle-income nations are adopting to flex their muscles on the global stage.

Students sample the results of their labors in Yvonne Ruperti's pastry class at the Culinary Institute of America's Singapore branch.

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How Singapore Transformed Itself Into A Food Lover's Destination

12:49pm February 15, 2015

by Carole Zimmer

More than 14 million tourists visited the island nation last year. Many came for the food. It's all part of the Singapore government's master plan to make culinary enticements a key lure for tourists.

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