LOCAL GASTRONOMIC POINTS - A SOLUTION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF GASTRONOMIC TOURISM. CASE STUDY: BRAŞOV COUNTY

Abstract

Any tourist destination that wants to strengthen its competitive position through the development of gastronomic tourism must first identify its unique resources and capabilities, then proceed to concrete actions to protect and capitalize on them, by including them in the development strategy of tourism in that region. This paper represents a preliminary documentary research necessary for the action of creating a network of Local Gastronomic Points (LGP) in Brașov County in order to integrate gastronomy and tourism with a view to developing the local economy. The research method used was a qualitative one, considered appropriate for identifying the localities in Brașov County with the potential to develop LGP and their gastronomic resources.