Food and Travel México

Name

Food and Travel México

Legal name

Food and Travel México

Website

https://foodandtravel.mx

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mexico City (CDMX)

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Magazine Subscriptions: Print and digital magazine subscriptions with tiered annual plans offering 30-40% discounts for longer commitment periods. Subscribers receive regular editions covering gastronomy, travel destinations, recipes, and expert columns.
2. Affiliate Marketing: The publication earns commissions through affiliate links to products featured in wishlist articles, particularly travel accessories and gear recommendations via Amazon.
3. Digital Content and Advertising: Revenue generated through website advertising, sponsored content, and branded articles featuring partner restaurants, hotels, and travel destinations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Food and Travel México is a Mexican gastronomy and travel media brand that publishes a monthly print magazine and a continuously updated digital platform covering restaurants, hotels, destinations, recipes, and culinary news. The company also produces video content on YouTube and runs an annual Reader Awards (Premios de los Lectores) program that recognizes excellence in the Mexican hospitality and culinary industry.

Product overview

Food and Travel México is a Mexican digital magazine and content platform focused on gastronomy and travel. The platform operates as a multi-category content site offering: Sabores (culinary content including restaurants, recipes, and food trends), Viajes (travel destinations and guides), Noticias (industry news), Wishlist (product recommendations), Columnas (expert columns), Recetas (recipes), and an annual Reader Awards program. The publication also offers a YouTube channel, digital flipbook versions of its print magazine, and print subscription plans. Special content sections cover major events like the Mundial 2026 across Mexico's host cities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food and Travel México Print Magazine Subscription

Quantifiable outcome

• 10 years of Reader Awards recognizing excellence in hospitality and gastronomy in Mexico

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Miele MéxicominorGTM or Marketing PartnerMiele formed an alliance with El Contenedor de Ana Martorell, a culinary experience space, to elevate its gastronomic events. This collaboration represents a brand partnership where kitchen appliances are featured in premium culinary experiences.
• Tork MéxicominorGTM or Marketing PartnerTork México sponsored the exclusive bluefin tuna cutting experience (ronqueo) at the Food and Travel Reader Awards 2025, held at Velas Vallarta resort. This sponsorship aligns hospitality industry suppliers with major culinary events.
• Velas VallartacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVelas Vallarta served as the host venue for the Food and Travel Reader Awards 2025, marking the 10th edition of the awards from Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. The resort provided exclusive experiences including the bluefin tuna cutting ceremony.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Saveur: Food-focused publication covering culinary traditions, recipes, and gastronomic travel worldwide. Directly comparable as both publications position themselves at the intersection of food culture and travel, with editorial emphasis on authentic culinary experiences.
• Chilango: Mexico City-focused digital publication covering food, culture, nightlife, and urban experiences. Comparable as a Mexico-focused media brand delivering curated gastronomy and lifestyle content to engaged urban audiences.
• Food and Travel (Spain): The original Spanish-language edition of the Food and Travel brand, covering gastronomy and travel across Spain. This is the most directly comparable peer as it operates the same content format and editorial model as Food and Travel México.
• México Desconocido: A long-running Mexican travel and culture magazine covering destinations, gastronomy, and cultural heritage across Mexico. Highly comparable as both publications serve Mexican audiences seeking curated travel and food content.

Broad incumbents

• Travel + Leisure: Global travel publication covering destinations, hotels, restaurants, and culinary experiences. Comparable as both target travel enthusiasts seeking curated destination and food content, though Travel + Leisure operates at global scale with broader scope.
• Bon Appétit: Major food publication covering restaurants, recipes, chefs, and culinary culture. Comparable content focus on gastronomy and culinary expertise, though Bon Appétit operates at significantly larger scale as part of Condé Nast.
• Condé Nast Traveler: Premium global travel publication covering destinations, hotels, restaurants, and culinary experiences. Comparable target audience (affluent travelers interested in food and culture), though Condé Nast Traveler operates with significantly larger budgets and international reach.
• Food & Wine: Major food and beverage publication covering restaurants, recipes, wines, and travel. Comparable as a content-led brand covering gastronomy and culinary culture, though Food & Wine operates as a much larger global brand.
• National Geographic México: International travel and culture publication with Mexican edition, covering travel, gastronomy, and cultural exploration. Comparable as both deliver expert-curated travel content to Mexican audiences, but National Geographic operates at much larger scale with broader content scope.

Emerging players

• Afar: Travel publication emphasizing immersive cultural experiences and culinary exploration. Comparable as a content-led brand targeting travelers interested in authentic food and cultural experiences, though Afar focuses on experiential travel with broader international scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/foodandtravelmx
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/food-and-travel-m%C3%A9xico

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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