Culinary Tourism is an exciting new industry. To get the most out of Culinary Tourism, professionals must participate in education, network, learn, and apply those learnings to your own business. We have a robust series of programs to teach you what Culinary Tourism is, and when you are ready, how to apply Culinary Tourism to your product development, marketing and sales efforts.
 Step 1: Learn about Membership Benefits in the chart below or download the PDF summary. Read our brochure for an overview of the Association.
Step 2: Choose the Membership Level that meets your needs.
Step 3: Apply online and pay with your credit card now.
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Step 1: Learn about Membership Benefits
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| Level 1:
TASTING MENU
(lite membership)
| Level 2:
MAIN COURSE
(full membership) |
Culinary Tourism Book
One copy of Culinary Tourism: The Hidden Harvest book by Association President Erik Wolf | | |
Unique CuisineBeat™ Reports
"Culinary Tourism Year in Review", an annual review of the culinary tourism news and trends for the past year, as well as a summary of the industry's major accomplishments. Other special reports and/or report summaries as they are available. NEW - Executive summary of the first culinary tourism study done in the US by the Travel Industry Association of America (TIA)! | | |
| Level 1:
TASTING MENU
(lite membership)
| Level 2:
MAIN COURSE
(full membership) |
Seminars & Symposia Discounts
Member pricing at development regional symposia (1 day mini-conferences). [Pricing discount extends to you only, no other colleagues are entitled to this discount unless they are also Association members]. | | |
BrainFood™
Access to the world's largest online culinary tourism library including hundreds of documents on industry research, case studies, reports, marketing plans, interviews, and best practices studies, contributed by the Association and other members for the benefit of all members. Members may contribute an unlimited number of files to BrainFood (pending approval). | | |
CuisineSceneSM News Blog
Members post articles and photos to the CuisineScene News Blog - get your story in front of the media and the world. Members may also download and read archived Association newsletters in BrainFood™ | | |
| Level 1:
TASTING MENU
(lite membership)
| Level 2:
MAIN COURSE
(full membership) |
Association Member Directory
Inclusion in, and access to, searchable electronic online Membership directory. All members-only areas are indicated by an easy to see icon  ("M" for member) in the menu layout. When you login, the menu changes to display members-only information automatically. | | |
Who's New on ICTA website
Inclusion for limited time on our Who's New Page (both new and renewing members) along with hyperlink to your website. | | |
NEW! MediaMatch Program
Journalists call our office regularly for interviews, story ideas and research. We always make an effort to suggest ICTA members (in addition to other industry information we provide) when journalists ask for specific examples or contacts for further interviews. | | preferred rank in submissions |
NEW! Area Committees & Champions
The Association helps to promote the success of culinary tourism development at local levels. Only Association members may join an Area Committee or apply to serve as an Area Champion. | | |
SmorgasbordSM Members-Only Newsletter
The Association's quarterly members-only newsletter includes a summary of the quarter's valuable Culinary Tourism industry news and featured articles in BrainFood™ as well as other items of interest, and offers, specifically for Association members. Please note special members-only content within the newsletter will require login to the member area of the website. | | |
Contribute to CuisineSceneSM Trade Newsletter
The Association's monthly newsletter of general news and updates from the Association and its members. Level 2 Association Members can post newsworthy stories up to 4 times per year in this newsletter. | | 4 per year |
Use of Association Logo
Use the current year Association name and logo in your business and marketing collateral. Be part of our global tourism family and convey an additional level of credibility to your clients and customers. | | |
Voting
For the Association's Board of Directors | | |
Leadership
Opportunity to serve on Board | | |
| Level 1:
TASTING MENU
(lite membership)
| Level 2:
MAIN COURSE
(full membership) |
Product Development Consultation
One hour telephone consultation with Association staff (project manager, vice president or president) to analyze your situation and discuss your unique product development issues and challenges. The goal of the call is to add value to your organization's existing culinary tourism development plans. The call will be scheduled at your convenience, regardless of your geographic location on the planet. | | Special Member Pricing |
Product Development Discounts
The Association offers a wide range of culinary tourism product development programs. For example, our Mystery Shopper Program, Culinary Tourism Development Index, Culinary Branding, and more. The Association's level 2 members are entitled to preferential pricing on all such programs and work. | | Special Member Pricing |
| Level 1:
TASTING MENU
(lite membership)
| Level 2:
MAIN COURSE
(full membership) |
FoodTrekker.com
FoodTrekker.com is our CONSUMER culinary tourism website and a great way for you to reach potential new customers. We've been speaking to the industry for four years now, and we will continue to do so, but soon, reaching out to those actual culinary tourists will give you a new way to generate sales leads. Includes ROI (return on investment) module to help you gauge your success. Association members are guaranteed to receive the lowest possible pricing for enhanced listings (even lower than special pricing for strategic partners). | | Special Member Pricing |
FoodTrekker™ Guidebooks
Our FoodTrekker guides are the perfect off-line companion to our online consumer brand. We will produce one for your region or city as well. | | |
Step 2: Choose the Membership Level that meets your needs| | Level 1:
TASTING MENU
(basic membership) | Level 2:
MAIN COURSE
(premium membership) | | Description: | Get a taste of culinary tourism and the Association - before you opt for an entire "meal." | For those businesses that want all the benefits from the full culinary tourism "meal". | | Designed For: | Perfect for students and educators, media, individuals, start-up businesses, and those from countries with disadvantaged exchange rates. | Perfect for most business types and individuals who need more professional membership benefits. | | Membership Dues (per year) | US$ 95, no initiation fee | US$ 395 (first year, includes initiation fee)
US$ 295 (renewals) |
Step 3: Apply online and pay with your credit card now (or request an invoice) APPLY ONLINE NOW and pay with your credit card. Or you can request an invoice.
Not sure which membership type is right for you? Contact us online or phone us at (+1) 503-750-7200 and we will help you decide.
Still wondering how membership might benefit your business/organization? Learn more from our industry testimonials and learn how others have benefited from a culinary tourism presence. |
