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Warwick Frost - Gastronomy, Tourism and the Media (Aspects of Tourism) - 9781845415730 - V9781845415730
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Gastronomy, Tourism and the Media (Aspects of Tourism)

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Description for Gastronomy, Tourism and the Media (Aspects of Tourism) Paperback. This book examines and analyses the connections between gastronomy, tourism and the media. It argues that in the modern world, gastronomy is increasingly a major component and driver of tourism and that destinations are using their cuisines and food cultures in marketing to increase their competitive advantage. Series: Aspects of Tourism. Num Pages: 264 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCV; JFD; KNSG; KNSH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 159 x 235 x 15. Weight in Grams: 398.
This book examines and analyses the connections between gastronomy, tourism and the media. It argues that in the modern world, gastronomy is increasingly a major component and driver of tourism and that destinations are using their cuisines and food cultures in marketing to increase their competitive advantage. It proposes that these processes are interconnected with film, television, print and social media. The book emphasises the notion of gastronomy as a dynamic concept, in particular how it has recently become more widely used and understood throughout the world. The volume introduces core concepts and delves more deeply into current trends in ... Read more

Product Details

Publisher
Channel View Publications
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Series
Aspects of Tourism
Condition
New
Weight
398g
Number of Pages
264
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845415730
SKU
V9781845415730
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15

About Warwick Frost
Warwick Frost is an Associate Professor in Tourism and Events at La Trobe University, Australia, whose research interests include heritage, regional development, events and tourism and the media. Jennifer Laing is an Associate Professor in Management at La Trobe University, Australia and her research interests include tourist narratives, heritage tourism and exploring extraordinary ... Read more

Reviews for Gastronomy, Tourism and the Media (Aspects of Tourism)
Within the sparse international library on offer for an interdisciplinary research community, this text will make a solid and real contribution. It is readable and packed full with useful examples and thus is a welcome addition to ground and illustrate ongoing deliberation, discussion and digestion of the role ... Read more

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