Shayan Lallani - PhD Research Officer - Culinary Tourism Alliance

Shayan brings academic depth and creative insight to the development of food tourism experiences. At the Culinary Tourism Alliance, he leads research, trail development, and education initiatives rooted in local foodways and community storytelling. With a PhD from the University of Ottawa, his work explores the links between food, culture, and identity, and has been featured in leading international journals.Established in 2006, the Culinary Tourism Alliance is a national, membership-based not-for-profit organization. We work with our member communities to grow food tourism in their destinations through our destination development services, consumer marketing channels, and our various programs and events.