ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF GASTRONOMIC TOURISM: AN ANALYSIS OF TOURISTS’ FOOD EXPENDITURE PATTERNS

Iroda Abdieva G‘ayrat Kizi

GREEN ECONOMY AND DEVELOPMENT, 2026, vol. 4, issue 2

Abstract: This article analyzes the economic impact of gastronomic tourism using the example of tourists' spending onfood. 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 ofthe regional economy. It also argues that tourists' food expenses are a sustainable source of tourism revenue, supportingsmall businesses, agriculture, the food industry, and the service sector. The article emphasizes that the growth ofgastronomic tourism can create new jobs in regions, increase demand for local products, and form national cuisine asa brand. In addition, the analysis of tourists' spending habits shows the need to develop practical recommendations forplanning tourism policy, improving service quality, and developing gastronomic destinations. The results of the study allowus to evaluate gastronomic tourism as a factor in economic development

Keywords: gastronomic tourism; tourist expenses; food expenses; local economy; tourism income; national cuisine; service sector; regional development; tourism infrastructure; economic impact (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18810991

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