Gastronomy food tourism has made remarkable progress over the past 10-15 years in both academia and its own sector. Research topics in food tourism include topics like offering unique food experiences, authenticity through food experiences, using food in destination marketing and focusing on food tourism and sustainability together. There are, however, several themes that have not been explored so far in the literature that this book presents. This book presents the most recent of food and gastronomy research in hospitality and tourism, highlighting emerging research themes and different methods of approach. This book focuses specifically on the areas of Gastronomy and Hospitality, and consequently Tourism. It is necessary to define strategies that necessarily pass through analysis and planning and to verify the role of gastronomy and hospitality in the tourism sector. This book is ideal for academics and practitioners, managers, policy makers, consulting professionals, marketing researchers, and other interested groups and individuals.

Gastronomic tourism has made remarkable progress within the past decade in both academia and within its own sector. However, many industries have suffered from the COVID-19 pandemic, and food tourism businesses had to take unique precautions for the health and safety of global consumers. Despite the economic turbulence of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many strategies available for the restaurant industry to thrive. Gastronomy, Hospitality, and the Future of the Restaurant Industry: Post-COVID-19 Perspectives presents the most recent research surrounding food and gastronomy in relation to hospitality and tourism, highlighting emerging themes and different methods of approach. Concretely, it constitutes a timely and relevant compendium of chapters that offers its readers relevant issues in gastronomy and management strategies in the hospitality industry. Covering topics such as food tourism, organic food production, and restaurant communication, this book is an essential resource for managers, business owners, entrepreneurs, consultants, marketing specialists, government officials, libraries, researchers, academicians, educators, and students.