Food provides a basis for tourism experiences by: Linking culture and tourism
Developing the meal experience Producing distinctive foods Developing the critical infrastructure for food production and consumption Supporting local culture
Food experiences can also stimulate local
development, because food tourism is high yield
tourism, that can extend the tourist season and
diversify rural economies. Food experiences are labour
intensive and create jobs while creating backward linkages
that stimulate agriculture, and they generally do not require
major new investment. Food can contribute to regional
attractiveness, sustain the local environment and cultural
heritage and strengthen local identities and sense of
community.