Gastronomy: Culinary Tourism, Cultural Links, Importance & Benefits

This essay provides a critical analysis of culinary tourism and its connection to cultural tourism. It defines culinary tourism as the exploration of food and drink while traveling and highlights its benefits, including economic diversification, preservation of local heritage, and promotion of destinations. The essay discusses the relationship between culinary and cultural tourism, noting that food can be a key component of cultural experiences. It also emphasizes the importance of culinary tourism in preserving local heritage, building tourism assets, and contributing to long-term sustainability. The essay concludes by highlighting the role of street foods in promoting destinations and attracting tourists.

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.

Cultural tourism refers to the kind of tourism which gives permission to tourist to
participate in cultural activities at local level such as rituals and festivals. In this kind of tourism,
tourist can enjoy the real exchange of culture with the locals. The major driver for growth is the
acceptance of culture as cultural tourism. There are certain benefits of cultural tourism where
local tourism and government bodies need to be remain aware due to certain reasons. This kind
of tourism has a positive impact of economy on the destination and can also support into the
context of underserved communities to flourish an thrive as well(Chatibura.,2015).This kind of
tourism basically brings money and that can be used within local communities for purpose of
social good. Cultural tourism also gives their contribution into the context of preserving the local
culture while allowing communities in order to emphasize the uniqueness of culture in order to
differentiate from other locations as well. This is a kind of tourism where it supports the
destinations in market themselves and also compete with more locals on an even footing. There
are certain countries who gives importance to the cultural tourism and in which manner they can
drive for local economies. They are basically focused on building towns and cities which can
attract overseas visitors to experience and save the culture like never before.
There are certain popular countries for cultural tourism where France leads the field into
positive manner and Paris act as the hub for European culture. There are many people across
from Europe, Asia, America and Middle east who visit Paris for retail therapy at the Champs Ely
sees. It has been observed that people usually come for iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and
also act as a home to gastronomy and art as well. They also visit to Paris for Eiffel Tower and
also spend time at the Louvre and enjoy the Arc de Triomphe (Chen., 2022). It has been
observed that China is too steeped into the context of traditions and history which are appealing
and fascinating as well. There are different types of visitors at overseas level, which is
particularly from UK, US, Europe and Australasia throng Shanghai. China is a country which is
basically a global financial hub and also the best place to experience history at local level at the
Shanghai Museum and also enjoys the peace at the Yu Garden. There are different restaurants
and art galleries which can fill the time in between these cultural attractions.

From the perspective of cultural tourism, Turkey has been observed at the forefront
parameter which is particularly in Istanbul that straddles the Europe and Asia. There are certain
best place where cultural experience can be enjoyed into positive manner which includes
Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Bosphorus and Sultan Ahmed Mosque. There are certain factors
which can be considered under cultural experience which includes shopping and browsing as
well(Farelnik and Stanowicka., 2016). Mostly come visit this country for purpose of seeing the
architecture and also came to learn about Empire of Ottoman. It has been observed that cultural
tourism is incomplete without visiting India and every city in India provides a unique experience
of culture to the visitors. There are certain reasons due to which people want to visit to India
which includes about the religious culture and historical culture. Cultural tourism is a very great
experience where people enjoys the heritage at great level and also learn about traditions and
culture while local communities enjoy development without forsaking their beliefs and cultural
values as well.
There is a connection between Cultural tourism and culinary tourism due to which they
perform into out of box manner in terms of financial parameter. Cultural culinary tourists
basically target beverages and food which are perceived as expressions of particular cultures
through recognising them as a key role for the preservation of collective memory made up of
flavours, knowledge and peasant rituals. Within the culinary tourism, it is basically exploration
of food as the purpose of tourism and it is also considered as the important component for the
tourism experience(Fassoulas and et.al.,2022). It has relation with cultural tourism due to which
the factor of food also the reason for exploring different cities and countries from the perspective
of culture. It has a positive relationship in between them which offers the new possibilities for
purpose of diversification of tourist destinations. It has been observed that traditional food and
different kinds of cuisine has been act as the main attraction from the perspective of tourist
attraction in rural travel destinations. They also claimed that eating the regional food act as the
integral part of the travel experience because food is the parameter which act as cultural activity
and entertainment as well. There is like a bond in between the cultural and culinary tourism
because without food it is impossible to explore the culture of particular region, place, city or a
country as well. Culinary tourism gives an opportunity to cultural tourism where food is the
parameter through which tourists can make a strong bond with a particular culture or place.

Although there is a relationship between culinary and cultural tourism but they can't be
interdependent on each other. As cultural tourism is all about exploring and learning about
different kinds of culture but in the case of culinary tourism is about exploring different kinds of
food of different places where they need to understand the importance of food and local cuisines
as well(Kyvelou and Ierapetritis., 2020). With support of culinary tourism, a tourist can be bind
for longer period of time but after exploring culture of that particular place it becomes difficult or
challenging to retain tourist for longer period of time. Both kind of tourism is of such kind where
revenue generation perspective is very different from each other. Culinary tourism is of such
kind which focuses on the gastro-tourism, food products which extends beyond what tourists will
eat. It basically includes in which manner tourists will eat, where and when they eat and also
about the reason behind for eating that particular food. So it can't be related to cultural tourism
and also does not create a kind of relationship where cultural tourism can act as support system
for culinary tourism.
Culinary tourism is very important from the perspective of exploring any kind of place,
country or region as well. This is a kind of tourism which act as an important component in
terms of rapidly growing the market of cultural tourism. Culinary tourism basically introduces
tourists about new flavours(Lee and Abrahams., 2018).This tourism is very important because it
plays a significant role into this context that it preserve the local heritage while building assets of
tourism and innovation as well. It is that kind of tourism which contributes in terms of long-term
sustainability, communities, systems and culture as well. Due to increase demand of local food
and drink this tourism has to focus on their significance parameter into positive manner. Within
the tourism of culinary, street foods also plays a very important role in terms of promoting
destinations into positive manner. It has been observed that Kenya is majorly famous for its
Nyama Choma whereas Uganda identifies with Rolex and South Africa is famous for Boerie roll
among others. There are certain tourists who travel to certain destinations in order to specifically
sample its cuisine and others who are returning to familiar places to enjoy tested and tried
recipes. It has been observed that it is impossible to ignore the significance of culinary tourism
which basically contributes around 25% of traveler's spending.

The authenticity of food of a particular destination has been offered through marketing
which act as important step in terms of meeting out the visitors expectations with support of
qualitative and sustainable products. Under culinary tourism, there are certain culinary travellers
who look for genuine and memorable experience and also they become foodie during their
travelling experience (Lenao and Basupi., 2016).These are the personas who want to explore the
different food varieties of different places rather than rating out of hunger. Culinary tourism act
as an attraction factor and they are mostly closely related to heritage and cultural tourism. There
are certain cities who participate in Culinary tourism on the daily basis at their local grocery
stores. The stores also gives permission for the sample food products so that they can promote it
into positive manner. Through sampling of these products it may entice consumers to purchase
them. The main aim of culinary tourism is that they have to educate the tourists about the
techniques, history and trends of an area. There is a benefit of culinary tourism which is a tour
guide having the vast amount of knowledge about the history, culture and traditions of a place.
It has been observed that there are certain negative impacts of culinary tourism because
due to visit of large number of people into different places within this tourism which leads
towards higher volume of waste around hundred to two hundred tons per weekend. According to
different observations, it has been found out that seventy five percent waste is derived from
Styrofoam food packaging and also plastic bottles as well (Liu and et.al., 2018). When tourists
knowledge and interest has increased on a large scale which results into the increased
consumption. According to the impact of culinary tourism, it also result into increased cost and
management time which also result into increment in prices within the local shops which are
often more wealthy than the population at local level.
There are also certain benefits of culinary tourism in the general manner which will lead
towards the positive growth and development of a particular economy. This tourism not only
preserves the cultural heritage of a particular city or place but also act as innovation factor in
terms of attracting large number of tourists into positive manner. Culinary tourism also make
sure that there should be proper protection of old traditions which is in the relation of food and
wine products and can be prepared dishes as well. This kind of tourism also aids in imparting
marketing skills among the locals when they market their local food to the tourists.

These benefits of culinary tourism although enhances the significance into positive
manner but there are certain negative impact f it as well. Although culinary tourism is beneficial
for the growth and development of a particular area but it leads towards the negative impact on
the environment. Due to this kind of tourism it becomes challenging to make understand that in
which manner they can save the environment during visiting different kinds of places (Ting and
et.al., 2019). This kind of tourism also leads towards the enhanced use of plastics and other
materials because mostly people don't have time in this fast moving life so they mostly prefer
for packaged food products which will lead towards the negative activities from the perspective
of environment. In this kind of tourism , people have different kinds of demands and
requirements which will result into limited quantities and good quality. Within this tourism,
when food producers focuses on the quality factor then they become more focused on trials and
innovation due to which it results into large amount of use of raw materials and ultimately leads
towards large amount of waste as well.
When tourists interest reaches to a very higher level then they spend large amount of
money on this kind of tourism due to which it becomes difficult for people to maintain a proper
budget for visiting different places and also sometimes they start spending excessively as
compared to their desired levels(Yan and et.al., 2017). It has been observed that within this kind
of tourism, there are culinary products which are wrapped from natural raw materials like leaves
due to which they indirectly harm the environment for their own purposes. Within this kind of
tourism, the production has been done on large scale due to which up to a certain level their
quality parameter got affected due to which it is difficult to make the experience memorable on a
very large scale(Zavattaro and et.al., 2015). So cultural and culinary tourism is very important
from their own point of view and also there is a linkage between these two kind of tourism due to
which up to a certain level they observed as interdependent on each other.
CONCLUSION
The above stated report concludes that study of gastronomy is very significant at the
organisational and from other perspective as well. It has been concluded that there are different
kinds of tourism which includes cultural and culinary tourism. There is a relationship between
these two kind of tourism and also have impact on they way which they attract tourists on a large
scale.

It has been determined that cultural tourism basically explores about the culture of a
particular place, country or city as well. Whereas culinary tourism is basically about exploring
different kinds of food products of different region from the the tourist point of views. These
kind of tourism has their own advantages and disadvantages as well. Every kind of tourism has
their own significance in terms of growth and development of that particular region. Exploring
different kinds of food and related products and then finally relating to the exploration of culture
of that particular region leads towards the positive growth as well. Culture also plays a
significant role in terms of retaining tourists for longer period of time and can also attract large
number of people in terms of visiting the particular place.

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