Konceptualizacja ogólnego modelu turystyki gastronomicznej w odniesieniu do rozwoju oraz rozwoju turystyki
Conceptualizing a General Model of Gastronomic Tourism in Relation to Development and Tourism Development

Summary/Abstract: Gastronomic tourism is an increasingly relevant tourism subsector. For many travelers, food is the main reason for choosing a destination. Gastronomic tourism have significant potential to contribute to tourism development as well as overall development. It is, therefore, important to better understand the complex relationship between gastronomic tourism and tourism development – and development in general – so as to be better prepared to exploit such tourism for a destination’s development. This article aims to contribute to the literature on tourism development by demonstrating the role of gastronomy tourism in relation to tourism development and general development issues. In seeking to understand this relationship, this article conceptualizes a general model that illustrates gastronomic tourism’s position in relation to development and tourism development. The article also notes that, based on the proposed model, a destination’s gastronomic tourism strategy should be based on four pivots: collaboration, sustainability, CBT/localization, and the tourist experience. Working together, they offer a solid base to advance sustainable gastronomic tourism development in a destination. The article could assist policy makers to formulate and implement strategies to enhance gastronomic tourism’s contribution in this regard.

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