Romantic getaways: Napa & Kyoto

Forbes Travel Guide published a roundup titled “5 Romantic Getaways Around The World” on March 16, 2026 that lists Napa Valley and Kyoto among five curated destinations. (forbes.com)) Visit Napa Valley’s 2023 Visitor Profile and Economic Impact study reports 3.7 million visitors in 2023 and $2.5 billion in direct visitor spending, with tourism generating $107.5 million in tax revenue and supporting roughly 16,000 jobs. (visitnapavalley.com)) The Global Wine Tourism Report 2025, drawing on 1,310 wineries across 47 countries, finds wine tourism is now a material revenue stream for many producers—about two‑thirds of wineries call it profitable and it represents roughly 25% of total revenue for some operations. (hs-geisenheim.de)) Kyoto’s official 2024 tourism survey records a total of 16.3 million overnight stays in 2024, including roughly 8.21 million foreign overnight stays, with total visitor numbers and tourism spending hitting multi‑year highs. (city.kyoto.lg.jp)) High‑end hospitality in Kyoto has picked up industry honors—Dusit Thani Kyoto received Forbes Travel Guide Four‑Star ratings in the 2026 awards cycle for both its hotel and spa offerings. (traveldailynews.asia)) Market research firms estimate the global culinary/food‑tourism market at approximately $16.11 billion in 2025 with strong projected growth over the next decade, signaling rising consumer appetite for food‑ and wine‑led travel experiences. (grandviewresearch.com)) Forbes’ pairing of Napa and Kyoto mirrors broader industry data showing food and wine experiences are major trip drivers for premium leisure travel, a trend tracked by both tourism researchers and gastronomy trade groups. (forbes.com))