Organizations
India Food Tourism Organisation (IFTO)
President & Founder – Dr. (Chef) Rajeev Goyal
The India Food Tourism Organisation (IFTO) is an industry-led, non-profit institution established to promote and structure culinary tourism in India. It brings together chefs, hospitality professionals, travel companies, food historians, educators, and tourism stakeholders under one platform.
IFTO works closely with tourism boards, educational institutions, and industry partners to integrate food culture into India’s tourism development strategy.
India Representative – Gastronomy Tourism
Global Advocacy by Dr. (Chef) Rajeev Goyal
Dr. Goyal has represented Indian culinary tourism interests at international gastronomy and tourism forums, contributing to global discussions on:
• Food as cultural heritage
• Sustainable gastronomy tourism
• Rural food economies
• Culinary storytelling
• Experiential travel design
These representations strengthen India’s presence in global culinary tourism discourse.
Our Shared Vision & Mission
Led by Dr. (Chef) Rajeev Goyal
Through these organisations and initiatives, the mission is to:
• Position India as a leading culinary tourism destination
• Preserve traditional food knowledge
• Create meaningful livelihoods for local communities
• Develop high-quality food tourism products
• Promote responsible and sustainable tourism models
Institutions & Initiatives Led by Dr. (Chef) Rajeev Goyal
Dr. (Chef) Rajeev Goyal is associated with and leads multiple organizations dedicated to the promotion of Indian cuisine, food heritage, and culinary tourism at national and international levels. These institutions focus on research, education, tourism development, and authentic food experiences.
India Food Tourism Organisation (IFTO)
President & Founder
The India Food Tourism Organisation (IFTO) is an industry-led, non-profit institution established to promote and structure culinary tourism in India. It brings together chefs, hospitality professionals, travel companies, food historians, educators, and tourism stakeholders under one platform.
Core Objectives:
• Promote India as a global food tourism destination
• Support culinary heritage preservation
• Develop food tourism policies and best practices
• Encourage sustainable and community-based tourism
• Facilitate research and documentation of regional cuisines
IFTO works closely with tourism boards, educational institutions, and industry partners to integrate food culture into India’s tourism development strategy.
India Representative – Gastronomy Tourism
Dr. Goyal has represented Indian culinary tourism interests at international gastronomy and tourism forums, contributing to global discussions on:
• Food as cultural heritage
• Sustainable gastronomy tourism
• Rural food economies
• Culinary storytelling
• Experiential travel design
These representations strengthen India’s presence in global culinary tourism discourse.
Organizational Vision
Through these organisations and initiatives, the mission is to:
• Position India as a leading culinary tourism destination
• Preserve traditional food knowledge
• Create meaningful livelihoods for local communities
• Develop high-quality food tourism products
• Promote responsible and sustainable tourism models