“As Seen In”
Leisure Group Travel Magazine | February 2026
Photo courtesy of Leisure Group Travel Magazine, Photographer Franziska Lewis
I was honored to be featured as an expert contributor in Leisure Group Travel Magazine, one of the leading publications in the group travel industry. In this feature, I share my insights on the explosive growth of culinary tourism in the U.S., how traveler expectations have evolved, and where the most exciting food-focused travel trends are headed next.
"People are traveling to EAT. They don't need any other reason to go or anything else to entertain them." — Annie, The Modern Wanderer
"Travelers want history, architecture, music, and culinary experiences all in the same cultural and artistic-themed trip." — Annie, The Modern Wanderer
"The traveler today wants to see where you grew it, how you made it, and taste it all in one go." — Annie, The Modern Wanderer