Culinary Heritage as a Sustainable Tourism Product

Abstract

This review explores the interconnection of culinary heritage and sustainable tourism, drawing from research up to 2023. Gastronomy is crucial in tourism, and merging it with sustainable practices creates products benefiting society, fostering economic growth, and supporting vulnerable communities. Unlike general food tourism studies, this review focuses specifically on culinary heritage. Selected through a snowball reviewing process, it analyzes existing research, highlighting the correlation between culinary heritage and sustainable tourism. Using the Quality-of-Life approach, the review positions culinary heritage as a key sustainable tourism component, backed by literature insights. It identifies gaps in the field, emphasizing areas needing further exploration. This review is a foundational resource for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers, enriching their understanding of the symbiotic relationship between culinary heritage and sustainable tourism, promoting ongoing growth and innovation.