GAST 5303EX - Gastronomic Tourism

The course focuses on the role of food and drink in enhancing the experiences of travellers and tourists. It examines major themes in tourism literature and their relevance to the study of gastronomic tourism, and considers examples of best practice at destinations where food and wine enable tourists to explore aspects of culture. It also examines the direct and indirect advantages and disadvantages to local and regional communities associated with the development of tourism and with gastronomic tourism initiatives in particular.