The Identification and Prioritization of the Gastronomic Tourism Development Strategies

The fabulous role of tourism industry in the growth of countries economy is undeniable. As a result, every country attempts to develop this industry in its territory. Undoubtedly, understanding of all the aspects of this industry and a thorough planning would greatly help the progress of each government. Due to the importance of breakdown of various types of tourism for all sectors, this study has considered the identification and prioritization of the gastronomic tourism development strategies. Iran is a historical country and every region has its unique style of cooking and its own history. Considering the potentiality of Iran in gastronomic tourism, we attempted to survey the expert attitudes on gastronomic tourism development strategies and rank them using the analytic hierarchy process (AHP). Unfortunately, gastronomic tourism has been disregarded, this study can provide good information for the planners and policy-makers.