The Routledge Handbook of Gastronomic Tourism

The Routledge Handbook of Gastronomic Tourism explores the rapid transformations in gastronomy, tourism, and society, shaping new forms of destination branding, visitor satisfaction, and induced purchase decisions. It critically examines current debates, reflections, and controversies in the fast-growing niche market, with a comprehensive structure into six parts. Combining the knowledge of over a hundred scholars from thirty-one countries, the book aims to foster interaction between academia and industry and serves as an essential resource for students, researchers, and industry practitioners.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 576 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Routledge Handbook of Gastronomic Tourism delves into the profound transformations that have impacted the interconnected realms of gastronomy, tourism, and society, giving rise to novel forms of destination branding, enhancing visitor satisfaction, and influencing purchase decisions. This edited volume critically examines current debates, offers critical reflections on contemporary ideas, explores controversies, and raises insightful queries concerning the rapidly expanding niche market of gastronomic tourism.

This comprehensive handbook is organized into six distinct parts. Part I provides a foundational understanding of gastronomic tourism, while Part II delves into the intricacies of gastronomic tourist behavior. Part III explores the critical issues of sustainability in gastronomic tourism. Part IV uncovers how digital developments have shaped the evolving expressions of gastronomic tourism. Part V showcases the contemporary forms of gastronomic tourism, and Part VI elaborates on other emerging paradigms within this field.

Combining the knowledge and expertise of over a hundred scholars from thirty-one countries worldwide, the book serves as a catalyst for fostering synergistic interaction between academia and industry. With its abundance of case studies and practical examples, it becomes an indispensable resource for students, researchers, and industry practitioners in the fields of hospitality, tourism, gastronomy, management, marketing, consumer behavior, business, and cultural studies.

Weight: 1098g
Dimension: 175 x 246 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032004631