Impact of gastronomic guidebooks on tourists

Abstract

This paper carried out research of global sources to outline the main themes that define the rapid evolution of the gastro-tourist since the appearance of gastronomic guides such as the Michelin Guide: their motivations, perception of the quality of the destination, and the transformation of their culinary capital, as well as the impact of the “Michelin Effect” on the tourist, the destination and the tourism industry. To conclude, emerging trends and future lines of research in gastronomic tourism are summarised, such as the enhancement of partnerships between agents and stakeholders, the impact of new technologies, and the protection of heritage as an axis of value.