Tourism and Gastronomy: An Evaluation on The Promotion of Local Delicacies and Their Relationship with Tourism

Authors : Muhammet Nimet Çavuş

Pages : 36-66

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Publication Date : 2024-07-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In this study, it is aimed to compile and examine the postgraduate thesis studies on the promotion of local delicacies in Turkey and their relationship with tourism and to evaluate the current situation in Turkey regarding the subject in recent years. In the research, an evaluation study was tried to be presented by examining the methods and findings of the postgraduate thesis studies on the promotion of local tastes and their relationship with tourism in Turkey. In the research, 17 postgraduate theses, 14 of which were at the master’s degree and 3 at the doctoral level, were prepared between 2014-2023 by using the document analysis method, one of the qualitative research methods. As a result of the research, it has been determined that the events organized for gastronomy tourism are important in the promotion of local tastes. Additionally, it has been determined that local flavors can be used as a tourism attraction tool. It can be understood from the studies that giving importance to the promotion of local tastes, organizing events such as festivals and tasting days can be effective in the destination choices of tourists by increasing the interest in the destination. So, increasing academic research on local tastes and tourism, encouraging food and beverage businesses to include local delicacies in their menus, using the power of social media to reach large masses in the promotion of local delicacies, and cooperating with the public and private sectors at events such as festivals and tastings can be provided.
Keywords : Gastronomi, Yerel Lezzet, Turizm

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