Culinary and Cultural Tourism: Significance and Benefits

Gastronomy Assessment

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................4
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................4
Discuss what is culinary tourism into critical manner and in which manner it links to cultural
tourism, why is it important and their benefits into holistic manner..........................................4
CONCLUSION .............................................................................................................................10
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................12

INTRODUCTION
Gastronomy refers to the study of relationship between culture and food and also an art of
preparing the delicate food. It is basically the art or practice of cooking, choosing and also eating
good food. In the practical manner, gastronomy is basically related with study and practice of
production, preparation and also about services of different kinds of beverages and food from
countries across the world It has its relation with with a process and system approach which is
focused on techniques, recipes and cookery books as well. The gastronomy of food have the
connection with beverages, food and their genesis as well. In the present report a an essay is
taken into consideration which is related to culinary and cultural tourism. The present report will
cover discussion about culinary tourism into critical manner and also in which manner it links to
cultural tourism. In addition to this, the present report will cover analysis about the significance
of culinary tourism and their holistic benefits as well.
MAIN BODY
Discuss what is culinary tourism into critical manner and in which manner it links to cultural
tourism, why is it important and their benefits into holistic manner
Tourism is defined as travel for relaxing or business purpose from outside their usual
environment. It can be within traveller's own country or international as it indicate balance of
payment by incoming and outgoing of foreign currencies. It give growth to groups such as sports
tourism, business tourism and medical tourism. For people tourism is referred to travelling and
staying at different places outside their regular schedule. Tourism includes wide variety of
services and products such as accommodations from five star to low cost home-stays, health care
services, all booking and rental services in advance and mode of transportation (Bukharov and
Berezka, 2018). There are travel agencies and tourist guides available to understand historical
and cultural services such as monuments and museums, shopping of items which is special in
that place etc. There are different kinds of tourism into this particular industry which includes
cultural tourism, culinary tourism etc.

The mass tourism was developed by Thomas Cook in United Kingdom during second
half of the 19th century. It is defined as group travels on pre scheduled and mostly it is under the
association of professional tourism. The fundamental feature of mass communication is that it
build relationship between hotels, tourism companies and transportation operators. The service
sectors which are associated with tourism provide many employment opportunities and it also
declared that travel widen the mind. It is highly beneficial for both private and public concerns as
tourism generates income and increases business opportunities in the long run and it promotes
international relationships. It benefits in the development of roads, medical facilities, rail
networks and education facilities.
Culinary Tourism is defined as food and gastronomy tourism as it purpose is the
exploration of food. Tourist travel to different places in order to taste unique and memorable
food and drink both near and far (Kimbu, Booyens and Winchenbach, 2022). It includes various
activities such as attending food and drink festivals, taking classes of cooking, going on tours etc.
Shopping at special retail shops, visiting markets, farms, producers etc. attracts travellers. The
tourist may include local sightseeing with local delicious food. The growing trend of culinary
tourism it is important to develop the food culture from the country and culture's point of view.
Travellers are becoming more interested in knowing different cultures and cuisine and always
seen capturing the moments as they enjoy. It is not only beneficial for visitors as it also improve
employment sustainability and economic diversification in rural and urban areas of the country.
It develop good understanding of the food system with pride and respect and creates bond
between consumers and farmers (Stojanović, Drakić and Buhalis, 2022). The tourists are often
more rich than local residents so that local shop owners increases the price of their products as
the demand for local craft and food increases. During covid 19 it affected food and tourism a lot
in the world and now tourism is trying to overcome from this problem by effective methods such
as promoting by posting eye catching photographs through social media sites, newspaper,
television etc. Giving discounts offers, special packages for travelling, accommodations and food
which will help tourism in developing and generating incomes.