Investigation of Studies on Gastronomy Tourism Using Bibliometric Analysis Method

Authors : Yasin Özaslan, Sait Doğan

Pages : 375-398

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Publication Date : 2025-07-10

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Gastronomy tourism has emerged as a rapidly expanding field of academic inquiry, attracting growing scholarly attention in recent years. This study conducts a bibliometric analysis of 963 English-language articles published across 286 journals indexed in the Web of Science (WoS) database between 2005 and 2024. The findings indicate that the majority of publications are multi-authored journal articles, with a significant increase in output over the past decade-averaging 109 articles annually in the last five years. According to Lotka’s Law, the fact that 84.8% of authors contributed only once suggests the literature is still in its early stages of development. A co-occurrence network analysis identified six thematic clusters: gastronomy and destination branding, local culture and authentic experiences, consumer behavior and destination perception, rural tourism and regional development, restaurant experience and consumption, and street food and the impact of the pandemic. Frequently used keywords include sustainability, satisfaction, motivation, authenticity, local food, rural development, experience economy, and destination image. Geographically, Spain, China, the United States, Türkiye, Australia, and Italy were the most prolific contributors. The study offers valuable insights into the current state of gastronomy tourism research and outlines key thematic areas for future academic exploration.
Keywords : Gastronomi, Mutfak, Turizm, Bibliyometrik Analiz, Bibliyoshiny

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