World Heritage Site: Laponian Area
Publication Year: 2026
Publication Type: Book chapter
Publication Identifier: WHE55292CC693
Summary
Modern gastronomic destinations must blend local culinary traditions, creativity, and sustainability to remain competitive in the evolving tourism landscape. This study highlights that successful destinations integrate high-quality services, digital innovation, and community involvement, catering to tourists' growing demand for authenticity, local experiences, and responsible practices. By analyzing global best practices—such as Saudi Arabia's gastronomic offerings, artisan crafts in Lapland, Thailand, and Brazil, and the role of creative workshops—researchers demonstrate how destinations can achieve a balance between cultural preservation, economic growth, and environmental stewardship. The findings underscore the shift from mass tourism to niche, experience-driven travel, where gastronomy serves as a bridge between heritage, identity, and sustainable development.
Citation
Basle Vertiz, N., & Milfelner, B. (2026). Doseganje konkurenčne kreativno-trajnostne gastronomske destinacije. Med Ponudbo in Povpraševanjem, 7–62. https://doi.org/10.18690/um.epf.8.2026.1
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