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Food tourism research: a perspective article

Food tourism research: a perspective article This paper aims to critically review current research on food tourism and discuss future research directions in this field of inquiry.Design/methodology/approachThis study reviewed and synthesized current food tourism research.FindingsThe findings suggest that food tourism has made considerable progress over the past two decades in both academia and its own industry. Key research themes in food tourism include offering unique food experiences, authenticity through food experiences, using food in destination marketing and focusing on food tourism and sustainability together.Research limitations/implicationsThis study identifies and discusses key themes on past, current and future food tourism research. Previous studies have focused on analyzing the nature and extent of linkages between the food and tourism sectors. Future studies should focus on designing and co-creating of unique local food tourism experiences, development of new culinary events, culinary medicine, establishment of stronger stakeholder engagements in food tourism development and the role of social media in promoting food tourism experiences.Practical implicationsThe study offers practical implications for industry practitioners and policymakers.Originality/valueThis paper provides a clear perspective on future developments of food tourism research. In particular, future research studies should follow more a multidisciplinary approach and use both qualitative and quantitative research methods. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Tourism Review Emerald Publishing

Food tourism research: a perspective article

Okumus, Bendegul
Tourism Review , Volume 76 (1): 5 – May 21, 2020
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Abstract

This paper aims to critically review current research on food tourism and discuss future research directions in this field of inquiry.Design/methodology/approachThis study reviewed and synthesized current food tourism research.FindingsThe findings suggest that food tourism has made considerable progress over the past two decades in both academia and its own industry. Key research themes in food tourism include offering unique food experiences, authenticity through food experiences, using food in destination marketing and focusing on food tourism and sustainability together.Research limitations/implicationsThis study identifies and discusses key themes on past, current and future food tourism research. Previous studies have focused on analyzing the nature and extent of linkages between the food and tourism sectors. Future studies should focus on designing and co-creating of unique local food tourism experiences, development of new culinary events, culinary medicine, establishment of stronger stakeholder engagements in food tourism development and the role of social media in promoting food tourism experiences.Practical implicationsThe study offers practical implications for industry practitioners and policymakers.Originality/valueThis paper provides a clear perspective on future developments of food tourism research. In particular, future research studies should follow more a multidisciplinary approach and use both qualitative and quantitative research methods.

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Tourism Review – Emerald Publishing

Published: May 21, 2020

Keywords: Food; Culinary; Gastronomy; Tourism

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