Food Tourism: Culinary Identity and Destination Appeal

  • Publication Year: 2026
  • ISBN: 9781834410593
  • Price: $165
  • Publisher: Society Publishing
  • Binding Type: Hardcover

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Culinary tourism has evolved into a powerful medium for exploring culture, heritage, and identity through food. Destinations use gastronomy as a storytelling tool to attract visitors and celebrate local authenticity. Food Tourism: Culinary Identity and Destination Appeal examines the growing relationship between cuisine and tourism, emphasizing how food experiences shape travelers? perceptions and destination branding. The book discusses food festivals, local markets, farmtotable movements, and digital promotion of culinary experiences. It also explores sustainability and cultural preservation in gastronomic tourism. Combining theory with vibrant case studies, it offers a comprehensive understanding of how food connects people, place, and travel in meaningful ways.

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Dr. Merly F Arjona is currently working at Laguna State Polytechnic University, (LSPU) Siniloan, Laguna as an Associate Professor V. She is handling minor and major subjects under the College of Arts and Sciences, Hospitality Management, Teacher Education and Graduates Studies. She finished Doctor of Philosophy Major in School Leadership and Management at Saint Dominic Savio College in 2019, Masters of Arts in Education Major in Technology and livelihood Education (TLE) at LSPUSiniloan Campus in 2008 and her Baccalaureate Degree at San Pablo Colleges with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Education Major in TLE in 1992. With her expertise and experience in the academe, she became the Dean of College of Hospitality Management and Tourism at Laguna State Polytechnic University LSPUSiniloan (Host) Campus in 20092011.