Food festivals in Italy: a festive strategy against rural marginalization

Fontefrancesco, Michele Filippo

doi:10.1080/15528014.2021.1884421

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“…Food festivals create tourist awareness of the region, improve the destination's image, and show the region's culture [1][2][3]. According to Fontefrancesco and Zocchi [4], food festivals are public events to celebrate specific food products with specific names that identify the events.…”

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Demand segmentation and sociodemographic aspects of food festivals: A study in Bahrain

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Food festivals have been a growing tourism sector in recent years due to their contributions to a region’s economic, marketing, brand, and social growth. This study analyses the demand for the Bahrain food festival. The stated objectives were: i) To identify the motivational dimensions of the demand for the food festival, (ii) To determine the segments of the demand for the food festival, and (iii) To establish the relationship between the demand segments and socio-demographic aspects. The food festival investigated was the Bahrain Food Festival held in Bahrain, located on the east coast of the Persian Gulf. The sample consisted of 380 valid questionnaires and was taken using social networks from those attending the event. The statistical techniques used were factorial analysis and the K-means grouping method. The results show five motivational dimensions: Local food, Art, Entertainment, Socialization, and Escape and novelty. In addition, two segments were found; the first, Entertainment and novelties, is related to attendees who seek to enjoy the festive atmosphere and discover new restaurants. The second is Multiple motives, formed by attendees with several motivations simultaneously. This segment has the highest income and expenses, making it the most important group for developing plans and strategies. The results will contribute to the academic literature and the organizers of food festivals.

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Demand segmentation and sociodemographic aspects of food festivals: A study in Bahrain

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Residents' perceived social sustainability of food tourism events

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Zhao

2024

Tourism Management Perspectives

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Traditional food for a sustainable future? exploring vulnerabilities and strengths in Italy’s foodscape and short agrifood chains

Fontefrancesco

2023

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The article discusses the role of gastronomy in shaping a sustainable future and highlights the importance of food as a fundamental resource for sustainable development. It emphasizes the need to reevaluate food production, sales, and consumption cycles to minimize their economic, environmental, and social impact on the planet. The concept of sustainability has evolved beyond its initial definition and now focuses on rejuvenating compromised environments. The critique of 20th-century food production methods and the cultural dominance of maximizing yields and standardizing production is mentioned. The text also mentions the resurgence of interest in local and indigenous gastronomies and the potential risks of oversimplification and underestimation in valuing these culinary traditions. The vulnerabilities and strengths of short agrifood chains in Italy are analyzed, and the article suggests ways forward for utilizing traditional gastronomy for economic and rural development. The analysis is part of the “NODES- Nord Ovest Digitale e Sostenibile” project funded by the Italian Ministry of University and Research.

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Food festivals in Italy: a festive strategy against rural marginalization

Cited by 4 publications

References 35 publications

Demand segmentation and sociodemographic aspects of food festivals: A study in Bahrain

Demand segmentation and sociodemographic aspects of food festivals: A study in Bahrain

Residents' perceived social sustainability of food tourism events

Traditional food for a sustainable future? exploring vulnerabilities and strengths in Italy’s foodscape and short agrifood chains

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