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This chapter aims to record the potency of Indonesian culinary products as a part of the tourism ecosystem for key regions in the country. In achieving its objectives, a thorough description and a model were used to explain the phenomenon in different locations. Ten culinary destinations which represent six areas of Indonesia were examined. The observed variables included the type of culinary offering, its history or storytelling behind its involvement, and the location of the production. It was found that the concept of building a supportive tourism ecosystem for development has only been applied in some areas. Except for Bali and Jogjakarta, other destinations are not yet ready to support culinary tourism developments.

In this chapter, the analysis-action nexus will be addressed by reviewing studies from across the chapters. The broad themes covered have included governance and sustainability, consumer benefits and experiences, and networking among entrepreneurs and associated opportunities. It is argued that addition to tourism intelligence often lies in improving communication, building trusted connections, and affirming local networks. A focus on the need for trust, the use of tools for insights, the value of identifying new trends, and understanding target markets, together with the usefulness of training and an appreciation of time, help smooth the journey along the long and winding road from analysis to action.