Halifax, NS, Canada and Portland, OR, USA – The most heralded event in the 2010 culinary tourism calendar has received overwhelming support from Canada’s culinary tourism driving force, the Canadian Tourism Commission. The International Culinary Tourism Association (ICTA) and Taste of Nova Scotia announced today that the CTC has taken a leading role in the conference coming on board as the Presenting Sponsor of a major keynote address, specifically bringing well respected Canada Food Network host chef Michael Smith to participate in the September 19-21 event in Halifax.
“The Canadian Tourism Commission is proud to play an integral part in the inaugural Culinary Tourism World Summit and very pleased to support Chef Michael Smith’s participation. Culinary Tourism is a unique travel experience and Canada has it in spades!” states Monica Campbell-Hoppe, Director U.S. Media Relations, Canadian Tourism Commission.
Chef Michael Smith will deliver the keynote address on September 20 addressing the theme of the conference, “One World, One Table – Using Culinary Tourism for Economic Development” and will also be leading a panel discussion on September 21 with other world renowned chefs on key issues impacting the culinary tourism worldwide. Chef Michael Smith’s presentation is not to be missed and he adds, “Canada is one of the world’s great culinary tourism destinations. From coast to coast to coast we are a land of food and flavours. We are naturally hospitable and love to share our stories, the personal connections that make our local food culture so strong and vibrant.”