Journal
JOURNAL OF TRAVEL RESEARCH
Volume 57, Issue 8, Pages 1121-1132Publisher
SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
DOI: 10.1177/0047287517729758
Keywords
culinary tourism; food tourism; food travel; memorable tourism experiences; memorable culinary experiences; food and memory
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- World Food Travel Association
- CSU, Chico
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This study identified elements leading to memorable food, drink, or culinary experiences while traveling. More than 1,000 respondents in four countries described their most memorable food or drink travel experience. Qualitative analysis found five general elements leading to memorable food travel experiences: food or drink consumed, location/setting, companions, the occasion, and touristic elements (e.g., novelty, authenticity). While these elements were frequently mentioned together, a single element (e.g., extraordinary view or entree) was sufficient to create a memorable experience. The broad array of memorable experiences ranged from gourmet to simple, intentional to serendipitous. While local or authentic foods were often mentioned, many experiences included foods that were not local. In general, elements leading to memorable culinary tourism experiences were more specific than those for memorable tourism experiences, and a memorable destination was not required for a memorable food/drink experience. Tourism providers can use these elements to better create their destination's culinary story.
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