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The role of local gastronomy and cultural foods is arguably as important to the modern tourist industry as it is to its historic local foundations. This chapter delves into the world of culinary tourism and compares and contrasts certain aspects between Mediterranean countries and the United Kingdom (UK) from both consumer and producer perspectives, and with reference to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Multiple stakeholders are considered, along with recent food trends in the form of cultural goods, the increasingly nebulous term of ‘identity’, food memories, and new developing forms of economy. Looking to the future, predictions and opportunities such as agritourism and social equality are analysed, providing context to this chapter’s snapshot of the current foodscape.

The tourism industry is one of the world’s largest industries, representing 10% of global gross domestic product (GDP) and accounting for 25% of new jobs pre-pandemic (World Travel and Tourism Council, 2022). As a driving force of the global economy, tourism has a long history of contributing to global sustainable development (Scheyvens and Cheer, 2021). Global tourism management and marketing is in transformation and therefore: Smart sustainable tourism strategies should be applied, using evidence-based tourism management and marketing knowledge, to facilitate the propagation of best practices in tourism management and marketing. The implementation of such practices should facilitate the co-creation of value for all stakeholders, by adhering to ethical principles and ensuring the welfare of all involved – from academia to industry players, destination residents and consumers. Smart strategies should lead to the transformation of tourism, supporting sustainable development and inclusive societies (Buhalis, 2022). About four decades ago, sustainable development was coined by the United Nations (UN) as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” [World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED), 1987, p. 43]. Since then, sustainable development has been embedded in UN development agendas such as Agenda 21 (United Nations, 1992) and Millennium Declaration (United Nations, 2000) as a principle of international development thinking. In 2015, the UN introduced the newest development agenda – the 2030 agenda for sustainable development – as a shared blueprint for a globally sustainable future (United Nations, 2015). Agenda 2030 comprised 17 interlinked sustainable development goals (SDGs), urging all countries and all industries to engage in global partnerships to achieve social equality, economic growth and environmental protection (Scheyvens and Cheer, 2021). In 2017, UNWTO declare

© 2015, Eleni Michopoulou, Simon Darcy, Ivor Ambrose and Dimitros Buhalis. PurposeAccessible tourism is evolving as a field of academic research and industry practice, set within a dynamic social context. The field is interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary. The purpose of this paper is to examine key concepts and global initiatives that will shape accessible tourism futures. Design/methodology/approachThree of the authors have extensive academic experience in the area and the fourth author is the Managing Director of the pre-eminent European Network for Accessible Tourism. In taking a limited Delphi approach to canvassing key areas likely to shape accessible tourism futures, the following concepts and policy initiatives were examined: motivations, dreams and aspirations of people with disability; demography; UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; destination competitiveness; universal design (UD); and the UN Sustainable Development Goals for 2030. FindingsA discussion of each of the above areas was placed in context to accessible tourism futures and to contextualise the papers that were selected for the special issue. The latter part of the paper outlines the contribution of each empirical paper to the issue discussing the approach, findings and implications. Stakeholder collaboration was identified as the key common theme of the papers and the factor for developing accessible tourism solutions, recognising the value of the market and capitalising on it. A collaborative approach is required to recognise the complementary nature of the different paradigms; to re-shape and transform the future of the accessible tourism industry. To assist in the development of accessible tourism futures, UD principles should provide a foundation to enhance the future competitiveness of tourism destinations and organisations. Originality/valueThe paper’s examination of the concepts and global policy considerations provides a strong academic and pr

© 2015, Eleni Michopoulou, Simon Darcy, Ivor Ambrose and Dimitros Buhalis. PurposeAccessible tourism is evolving as a field of academic research and industry practice, set within a dynamic social context. The field is interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary. The purpose of this paper is to examine key concepts and global initiatives that will shape accessible tourism futures. Design/methodology/approachThree of the authors have extensive academic experience in the area and the fourth author is the Managing Director of the pre-eminent European Network for Accessible Tourism. In taking a limited Delphi approach to canvassing key areas likely to shape accessible tourism futures, the following concepts and policy initiatives were examined: motivations, dreams and aspirations of people with disability; demography; UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; destination competitiveness; universal design (UD); and the UN Sustainable Development Goals for 2030. FindingsA discussion of each of the above areas was placed in context to accessible tourism futures and to contextualise the papers that were selected for the special issue. The latter part of the paper outlines the contribution of each empirical paper to the issue discussing the approach, findings and implications. Stakeholder collaboration was identified as the key common theme of the papers and the factor for developing accessible tourism solutions, recognising the value of the market and capitalising on it. A collaborative approach is required to recognise the complementary nature of the different paradigms; to re-shape and transform the future of the accessible tourism industry. To assist in the development of accessible tourism futures, UD principles should provide a foundation to enhance the future competitiveness of tourism destinations and organisations. Originality/valueThe paper’s examination of the concepts and global policy considerations provides a strong academic and pr

Inclusion, disability, an ageing population and tourism are increasingly important areas of study due to their implications for both tourism demand and supply. This book therefore sets out to explore and document the current theoretical approaches, foundations and issues in the study of accessible tourism. In drawing together the contributions to this volume the editors have applied broader social constructionist approaches to understanding the accessible tourism phenomena. Accessible tourism, as with any area of academic study is an evolving field of academic research and industry practice. As with other areas of tourism, the field is multidisciplinary, and is influenced by various disciplines including geography, disability studies, economics, public policy, psychology and marketing

Inclusion, disability, an ageing population and tourism are increasingly important areas of study due to their implications for both tourism demand and supply. This book therefore sets out to explore and document the current theoretical approaches, foundations and issues in the study of accessible tourism. In drawing together the contributions to this volume the editors have applied broader social constructionist approaches to understanding the accessible tourism phenomena. Accessible tourism, as with any area of academic study is an evolving field of academic research and industry practice. As with other areas of tourism, the field is multidisciplinary, and is influenced by various disciplines including geography, disability studies, economics, public policy, psychology and marketing

Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic, which appeared in China in late 2019, has affected the world psychologically, socially and economically in 2020. Tourism is one of the areas where the effects of COVID-19 have been felt most clearly. The study aims to determine the effect of negative problem orientation (NPO) and perceived risk related to the COVID-19 pandemic on travel and destination visit intention. Design/methodology/approach: This study employed a convenience and probabilistic sampling method for collecting data from 531 respondents using an online questionnaire. Partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used for testing research model. Findings: According to the findings, NPO and perceived risk related to the pandemic were found to have direct and indirect effects on the travel behavior of tourists. The results of this research provide theoretical and practical implications for hospitality and travel businesses on topics such as the psychological effects of the pandemic and the travel behaviors of tourists. Originality/value: It is estimated that the pandemic will also affect tourist behavior due to its effects on human psychology. For this reason, a study conducted in the context of tourist behavior theories is expected to contribute to the literature, managers and future of the tourism.

Several industries recognize the potential of Artificial Intelligence to complete tasks. However, there is limited research on chatbots, and a gap in the research on what factors contribute to consumers’ intention to continue using them. This research aims to analyze the relationship of the TAM and ISS dimensions, continuing to use satisfaction and brand attachment as mediators, and using the need for interaction with the employee as a moderating dimension. The results indicated that the role of brand attachment increases the model’s explanatory power, and the need for interaction with the employee positively favors the relationship between brand attachment and satisfaction.