Michelin-starred Restaurants and Its Contribution to Luxury Gastronomy Tourism

Abstract

The relationship between food and tourism has always been an increasingly important segment in the real worlds of hospitality, destination marketing and tourism development. However, only recently we have seen the acceptance of the growth in interest in gastronomic tourism as an academic field of study. Nowadays, there is a worldwide rise of concern for gastronomy and, specifically, for top gastronomy. The influence of gastronomy on tourism has provided new and exciting opportunities for major stakeholders in the tourism and travel industry.

This chapter focuses on the relation between Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury tourism in an attempt to understand the impact and influence of luxury restaurants in tourism. An evolutionary analysis of the literature and a Michelin-starred case study will be conducted with the aim of: (1) understanding Michelin star system and luxury gastronomy; (2) analyzing the potential link between top gastronomy and luxury gastronomy; and (3) listening to chefs' voices and perspectives on changes in consumer behaviour, perspectives and trends. Findings generated by this approach may help create innovative ways to address luxury tourism and hospitality.

Citation

Balderas-Cejudo, A., Gavilan, D. and Fernandez-Lores, S. (2022), "Michelin-starred Restaurants and Its Contribution to Luxury Gastronomy Tourism", Kotur, A.S. and Dixit, S.K. (Ed.) The Emerald Handbook of Luxury Management for Hospitality and Tourism, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 321-334. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83982-900-020211016