Tourism and Gastronomy

<p>In recent years a growing emphasis has been placed on tourism experiences and attractions related to food. In many cases eating out while on holiday includes the 'consumption' of a local heritage comparable to what is experienced when visiting historical sites and museums.<br>Despite this increasing attention however systematic research on the subject has been nearly absent. <em>Tourism and Gastronomy</em> addresses this by drawing together a group of international experts in order to develop a better understanding of the role development and future of gastronomy and culinary heritage in tourism.<br>Students and researchers in the areas of tourism heritage hospitality hotel management and catering will find this book an extremely valuable source of information.</p>