Abstract
Local Food and Bayburt Cuisine as a Destination Attraction Element
Gastronomy tourism, which is growing daily in the world, has become an essential part of cultural tourism and has become one of the economic development tools for countries. Many recent studies reveal that the culinary cultures of the travel destination constitute an essential element of the travel activity. This research aims to determine the usability of gastronomic tourism as a magnetism element in destinations and its applicability in the center and districts of Bayburt. In the study, the universe consists of commercial food and beverage businesses operating in the center and sections of Bayburt. The study sample consists of 93 commercial food and beverage businesses selected randomly from the universe. For this purpose, data were collected through a questionnaire supported by face-to-face interviews with the managers of the companies operating in the center and districts of Bayburt, and they are evaluated with the help of the SPSS 20.0 statistical program. In line with the findings obtained from the research, it was concluded that gastronomy has an essential place among the attraction factors of Bayburt.
Keywords
Gastronomy Tourism, Attractiveness of a Destination, Local Cuisine, Bayburt Cuisine