Current trends in Tourism and Gastronomy: An Analysis in Urban and Rural Environments

In a context where gastronomic tourism has gained relevance, this systematic review article focuses on identifying current trends in the relationship between tourism and gastronomy in urban and rural environments. The main objective is to explore how the integration of technology, tourists' gastronomic preferences and gastronomic events impact the tourist experience. A systematic review methodology was used to analyze recent and relevant studies in indexed journals. The results highlight the importance of experiential tourism in urban environments, the appreciation of local gastronomy in rural environments and the diversification of gastronomic products as a key tourist resource. In conclusion, this study highlights the diversity of gastronomic preferences and experiences, underlining the need for future research that delves into the influence of technology and tourism promotion strategies on tourist gastronomy.