The council recently endorsed the Logan Food Tourism Development Plan, which puts in place a 10-year tourism strategy focusing on food in the region.
Mayor of Logan, Darren Power, said that with 217 ethnic communities currently represented throughout the city, a goal to be the state's multicultural cuisine capital during the next five years was highly achievable.
Personally impressed by the variety of interesting and authentic cuisines already available at local cafes, restaurants and markets, Mayor Power said:
“While many locals have been enjoying these multicultural experiences for many years, it’s time we encouraged others to visit our city to enjoy exotic new tastes and flavours they may otherwise only experience by travelling overseas."
He said the regular Sunday morning Global Food Markets also set a high standard with its vast array of locally grown, fresh produce. This was highlighted internationally by television celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott during a visit last year, when he likened the event to some of the best of London's farmers' markets.
Events such as the Global Food Markets are often included in tourism brochure printing campaigns.
As part of the plan for food tourism, the council will seek to develop a food culture based on local seasonal produce and multicultural cuisine, which incorporates recreational activities and events that can be enjoyed by the community and visitors alike.