Beyond the journey: the lasting impact of culinary tourism activities. Issue 2 (20th January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Stone, Matthew J.; Migacz, Steven; Wolf, Erik
• Is Part Of: Current issues in tourism. Volume 22:Issue 2(2019)
• Page Start: 147
• Page End: 152
• Publication Date: 2019-01-20
• Subjects: food tourism -- culinary tourism -- food and memory -- satisfaction -- memorable tourism experiences; Tourism -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; Tourism -- Environmental aspects -- Periodicals; Travel -- Periodicals; 338.479105
• DOI: 10.1080/13683500.2018.1427705
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1368-3500

Abstract

Abstract : In general, food tourism research has focused on tourist behaviour prior to or during trips, as well as food tourism development and marketing from a destination perspective. This exploratory study investigates food tourism from a broader context to determine if food tourism activities may impact attitudes and future behaviours. Data from a nine-country survey indicate that food activities likely impact trip satisfaction and influence intention to return and likelihood to recommend a destination. Food experiences are connected with memory, and these food experiences and souvenirs may influence destination image and lead to future purchases. Suggestions are provided for further research.