TY - JOUR
T1 - Opening the path of gastro-tourism cluster development
T2 - the case of Cyprus
AU - Garanti, Zanete
AU - Stylianou, Christiana
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2022, Emerald Publishing Limited.
PY - 2022/10/13
Y1 - 2022/10/13
N2 - Purpose: This study aims to identify stakeholders and dimensions of the gastro-tourism cluster in Cyprus in order to facilitate the creation of a network of unique culinary experiences for tourists. Design/methodology/approach: The qualitative research approach was undertaken through interaction with academics, researchers, and public and private sector stakeholders during the Gastro-Tourism Conference, which was organized by the University of Nicosia, Cyprus, in May 2022. The study draws on data from non-structured interviews conducted with tourism industry professionals and stakeholders. Findings: Four stakeholders of the gastro-tourism cluster were identified: enterprises from the gastro sector, supportive enterprises and industries, public institutions, and other institutions. Geographic proximity and knowledge sharing are the main dimensions affecting the gastro-tourism cluster in Cyprus. Originality/value: The authors identified stakeholders in and dimensions of the gastro-tourism cluster in Cyprus, each of which plays a significant role in creating culinary experiences for visitors and ensuring more sustainable and less seasonal development of the island as a destination.
AB - Purpose: This study aims to identify stakeholders and dimensions of the gastro-tourism cluster in Cyprus in order to facilitate the creation of a network of unique culinary experiences for tourists. Design/methodology/approach: The qualitative research approach was undertaken through interaction with academics, researchers, and public and private sector stakeholders during the Gastro-Tourism Conference, which was organized by the University of Nicosia, Cyprus, in May 2022. The study draws on data from non-structured interviews conducted with tourism industry professionals and stakeholders. Findings: Four stakeholders of the gastro-tourism cluster were identified: enterprises from the gastro sector, supportive enterprises and industries, public institutions, and other institutions. Geographic proximity and knowledge sharing are the main dimensions affecting the gastro-tourism cluster in Cyprus. Originality/value: The authors identified stakeholders in and dimensions of the gastro-tourism cluster in Cyprus, each of which plays a significant role in creating culinary experiences for visitors and ensuring more sustainable and less seasonal development of the island as a destination.
KW - Cluster
KW - Cyprus
KW - Seasonality
KW - Stakeholders
KW - Sustainable development
KW - Tourism
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U2 - 10.1108/WHATT-07-2022-0076
DO - 10.1108/WHATT-07-2022-0076
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85136855682
SN - 1755-4217
VL - 14
SP - 492
EP - 500
JO - Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes
JF - Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes
IS - 5
ER -