ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF GASTRONOMIC TOURISM: AN ANALYSIS OF TOURISTS’ FOOD EXPENDITURE PATTERNS
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18810991Keywords:
gastronomic tourism, tourist expenses, food expenses, local economy, tourism income, national cuisine, service sector, regional development, tourism infrastructure, economic impactAbstract
This article analyzes the economic impact of gastronomic tourism using the example of tourists' spending on
food. The study considers gastronomic experience as an important component of tourism and highlights how tourists'
spending on national dishes, local restaurants, street food, and gastronomic festivals contributes to the development of
the regional economy. It also argues that tourists' food expenses are a sustainable source of tourism revenue, supporting
small businesses, agriculture, the food industry, and the service sector. The article emphasizes that the growth of
gastronomic tourism can create new jobs in regions, increase demand for local products, and form national cuisine as
a brand. In addition, the analysis of tourists' spending habits shows the need to develop practical recommendations for
planning tourism policy, improving service quality, and developing gastronomic destinations. The results of the study allow
us to evaluate gastronomic tourism as a factor in economic development
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