Gastronomic tourism and perspectives of its development in the Republic of Tatarstan

Abstract

The article discusses one of the young types of tourism - gastronomic. According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), gastronomic tourism has been ranked 3rd among other types of tourism in recent years. Every third tourist considers national cuisine as an important tourist motive that encourages him to go on a trip. Every year the demand for gastronomic tours is getting higher, the audience of consumers is expanding, and therefore there is a variety of types of gastronomic tours. The article presents the characteristics of gastronomic tourism. Gastronomic tourism is still a new phenomenon for the Republic of Tatarstan, but it is actively developing. The authors of the article consider the concept of "gastronomic tourism", and also formulates the features characterizing this type of tourism, and lists the factors influencing the active development of gastronomic tourism in the region and the city of Kazan. The authors pay special attention to the peculiarities of the development of gastronomic tours.