Culinary Delights in Tourism and Hospitality: A Review and Future Research Prospects

This study presents a comprehensive descriptive analysis of culinary tourism literature. We conducted meticulous research, identifying 231 relevant articles from the Scopus database using keywords such as ‘Food Tourism’, ‘Culinary Tourism’, ‘Gastronomy’, ‘Tourist Destination’ and ‘Tourism Development’. The analysis covered various aspects, including the distribution of publications over the years, prominent journals, authorship patterns, bibliographic coupling and theoretical perspectives. Our study employed rigorous selection criteria, focusing exclusively on English language articles related to culinary tourism. By examining these scholarly works, we aim to provide insights into the evolving landscape of culinary tourism research, offering valuable information to academics, practitioners and policymakers interested in this dynamic field. Through this endeavour, we contribute to the advancement of knowledge and scholarship in culinary tourism, fostering a deeper understanding of its multifaceted dimensions and implications.