Gastronomy, Tourism and the Media (eBook)

lt;p>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 tourist experiences.

Gary Best is an Honorary Associate at La Trobe University, Australia, who has lectured in cultural tourism, festival and event management and gastronomy.

Kim Williams is a Lecturer in Events at William Angliss Institute, Australia, whose research interests include gastronomy, service management, wine cellar doors and fashion events.

Paul Strickland is a Lecturer in Hospitality Management at La Trobe University, Australia and has taught in a Hospitality Management program in Bhutan.

Clare Lade is a Lecturer in Tourism and Hospitality Management at La Trobe University, Australia, whose interests include regional development, cultural tourism and festivals and events.

Section 1: Foundations and Principles

1. Gastronomy and Tourism through the Media Lens

2. A History of Gastronomy

3. Food, Destinations and Tourists

4. Festivals and Gastronomy

5. Food Rituals and Etiquette

Section 2: Trends and Innovations

6. The Quest for Good Food

7. Food Gardens and Foraging

8. Farmers’ Markets

9. Food for Nutrition

10. Food Trucks and Pop-Up Restaurants

Section 3: Media and Gastronomy

11. Food Pioneers and Champions

12. A Recipe for Travel

13. Just Desserts: A Darker Cinema Gastronomica

14. The Picnic: Gastronomy Al Fresco

15. Gastronomic Globalization