Towards a Framework for Food Tourism as an Element of Destination Marketing

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Food and tourism: an effective partnership? A UK-based review (2013, background): “…rural tourism can benefit from agriculture, successive UK governments1 have promoted tourism’s sustainability credentials through the consumption of local food products (du Rand & Heath, 2006), devising a policy research agenda that supports agriculture and tourism partnerships (DEFRA, 2000, 2005).”
Experiential value in branding food tourism (2017, background): “As food tourism is gaining importance, food is now a key element in destination marketing strategies (du Rand & Heath, 2006).”
Food and Gastronomy for Sustainable Place Development: A Multidisciplinary Analysis of Different Theoretical Approaches (2017, background): “If the origin of foods appears to be a fundamental aspect that enables the proper branding of products by linking them to their place/region, then local places of consumption are essential in conveying products to consumers/tourists [79].”
Using Local Cuisines when Promoting Small Caribbean Island Destinations (2013, background): “The development of food and dining festivals supports du Rand and Heath’s (2006) suggestion that in order to market and promote destinations for culinary tourism, destinations need to develop and offer food tourism unique enhancers and experiences.”