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Follow on Google News | Gothenburg to host world’s largest gathering of food tourism professionalsHundreds of food and travel companies from across the globe will gather at the World Food Travel Summit in Gothenburg, West Sweden (21-24 September)
By: Travel PR Tour operators and tourist boards who specialise in culinary programmes – or are interested in moving into this fast-growing sector – are encouraged to attend the event to take advantage of the array of networking opportunities. The summit will take place at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia in Gothenburg - the perfect destination to host such an event. Scandinavia’ It is the World Food Travel Association’ The summit will feature an A-list line-up of engaging expert speakers from across the world. Experts include Magnus Nilsson, talking about the success behind the famous Swedish restaurant Fäviken Magasinet; TIME Magazine’s Matt Goulding, speaking about ‘The Success of Noma-Nomics: There will be many networking opportunities, including a new ‘SavorSearch’ Delegates will also have the opportunity to take in the foodie scene of Gothenburg and West Sweden, with an array of fascinating and mouth-watering familiarisation tours on offer (tours cost from £109 pp). There’s a Food and History tour which includes the chance to learn how to bake Scandinavian crisp bread at the grand castle, Gunnebo Slott; a Food and Nature tour of the west coast’s stunning archipelago and a Food and Art tour which includes a gourmet lunch at Astol Smokehouse and the chance to learn about ‘art-touring’ Gothenburg is home to some of Scandinavia’ A day pass to the World Food Travel Summit costs from 2,450 SEK (£246) and there’s an early bird discount available if booked before 31 July, reducing the price to 1,950 SEK (£196). View all pricing and packages here. A four-day full pass costs from 4,900 SEK (£492) and there’s an early bird discount available if booked before 31 July, reducing the price to 3,900 SEK (£391). For further information about the World Food Travel Summit, visit http://www.worldfoodtravelsummit.com. For more information about visiting West Sweden and Gothenburg, visit http://www.vastsverige.com/ West Sweden can be reached via a short two-hour direct flight to Gothenburg with British Airways (Heathrow), Ryanair (Stansted and Edinburgh), SAS (Heathrow), Norwegian (Gatwick), British Airways/Sun- Ends – 26 July 2013 Press trip opportunity: Note to editors: The World Food Travel Association (WFTA) is the world’s largest trade association on food tourism and the leading authority about the industry. Its programmes in education and development help to preserve and promote the world’s food cultures through travel. End
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