Global Gastronomy Tourism Organization

A world connected by gastronomy

Local roots.
Global possibilities.

GGTO connects the places, products and people that make gastronomy worth travelling for.

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GGTO / OMTGThe international Gastronomy Tourism network.

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The framework

Local knowledge. A shared global vision.

01The concept

A shared home for
distinctive destinations.

A chef preparing food in an open market, surrounded by visitors
Food. Culture. Connection.

Local expertise.
An international alliance.

The Global Gastronomy Tourism Organization brings together food-producing regions of interest for tourism, their product networks and the professionals behind them.

GGTO | OMTG is an umbrella organization. Each niche has its own identity and specialist knowledge, supported by a shared international network.

Product networks
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Shared strategic pillars
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A world of origins

Discover the landscapes behind every product

02Our product networks

Many origins.
One connected world.

Discover the specialist organizations that bring each product’s culture, landscapes and expertise to the network.

03Our mission

More opportunity.
Shared ambition.

We unite gastronomic product networks specializing in tourism, creating access to opportunities that are difficult to achieve independently.

Our shared strategy
Participants of the GWTO 1st Global Summit on Responsible Wine Tourism
Knowledge travels.
So do possibilities.
  • Education
  • Events
  • ‘The House of’ spaces
  • Entities Certification
  • Professional Recognition
  • Reservations
  • Data

04Objective

A better future
for gastronomy tourism.

Positioning food and beverages destination and producer brands on the global map of Responsible, Sustainable and Satisfying Gastronomy Tourism.

Participants of the GWTO 2026 Global Summit on Responsible Enotourism in Beja, Portugal

Value proposition

The GGTO Strategic 5 pillars Plan

  1. 01

    Education

    Academy

    Proper and co-created training programs with educational entities on gastronomy tourism.

  2. 02

    Promotion

    Summits & festivals

    International host destinations promotion bringing authorities together.

  3. 03

    Recognition

    Certification

    Advancing responsible gastronomy tourism and recognizing entities and professionals.

  4. 04

    Selling

    Booking platform

    Connecting gastronomic experiences with a global audience.

  5. 05

    Data

    Monitor

    Building a shared understanding of the gastronomy tourism ecosystem.

Stronger together

The people and entities who turn connection into opportunity

05The members network of Gastronomy Tourism

Professional partners

The global directory of Gastronomy Tourism Professionals

The Who is Who in Gastro Tourism print edition on a desk

WHO is WHO

Who is Who in Gastro Tourism

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Entities partners

Connecting knowledge with opportunities on the ground

Destination partners network

Put your destination on the map.

  • By hosting events
  • By pursuing the international GGTO | OMTG–Biosphere Certificate in Responsible Gastronomy Tourism for destinations

Establishment partners network

Share your experiences with the world.

  • By providing experiences on the ‘ETC.’ Global Gastronomy Tourism booking platform
  • By pursuing the international GGTO | OMTG–Biosphere Certificate in Responsible Gastronomy Tourism for establishments

06Structure

Global direction.
Specialist knowledge.

Product leadership connects with the executive team and five shared functional areas, supported by ambassadors and senior advisors.

Executive leadership

President

  • CEO
  • COO
  • CBO
  • Honorary Advisory Board · Ambassadors
  • Global Directors
  • Country Managers
  • Senior Advisors
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