Gastronomy, Tourism and the Media

• Main Author: Frost, Warwick (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Bristol, UK Tonawanda, NY Channel View Publications 2016
• Series: Aspects of tourism 74
• Subjects: Food tourism; Food in popular culture; Mass media > Social aspects
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• Physical Description: xiv, 242 pages illustrations 23 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 218-239) and index
• ISBN: 9781845415730; 9781845415747

This book examines and analyses the connections between gastronomy, tourism and the media. It argues that in the modern world, gastronomy is increasingly a major component and driver of tourism and that destinations are using their cuisines and food cultures in marketing to increase their competitive advantage. It proposes that these processes are interconnected with film, television, print and social media. The book emphasises the notion of gastronomy as a dynamic concept, in particular how it has recently become more widely used and understood throughout the world. The volume introduces core concepts and delves more deeply into current trends in gastronomy, the forces which shape them and their implications for tourism. The book is multidisciplinary and will appeal to researchers in the fields of gastronomy, hospitality, tourism and media studies.