The role of traditional restaurants in tourist destination loyalty

The aim of this study is to examine the effect that visitor satisfaction with traditional restaurants has on perceptions of the local gastronomy, the overall image of a city and loyalty to that destination. Fieldwork has been carried out in Córdoba, a city in southern Spain famous for being a UNESCO World Heritage city and for its traditional gastronomy. The methodology used is based on structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). This paper makes a novel contribution in that no previous studies to date have explored satisfaction with traditional restaurants, with respect to the food, the service and the atmosphere. To achieve the proposed objective, a structured questionnaire has been used to find out the opinions of diners in renowned restaurants that base their cuisine on traditional dishes made with quality local ingredients. The results obtained confirm that a satisfactory experience with the food of a traditional restaurant has a positive effect on the image of the destination and the gastronomy of the place, as well as on visitors’ intentions to recommend and repeat the visit to said destination. Based on the analysis carried out, effective strategies are suggested to help manage these types of restaurants. The study provides theoretical and practical implications from a gastronomic perspective, which can enable tourism managers to employ new strategies to retain tourists visiting a city, based on increasing their post-experience satisfaction with restaurants featuring local cuisine

An introduction to Gastronomic Tourism of Manta Canton - Ecuador

La zona geográfica denominada del Cantón Manta (Ecuador) presenta diferentes tipologías de turismo: turismo cultural, turismo de naturaleza o el denominado arqueológico, entre otros. El presente artículo trata de establecer una aproximación y estudio descriptivo al turismo gastronómico del destino. Para conseguir el objetivo propuesto en primera instancia se realizó una introducción con respecto a las diferentes tipologías de turismo que existen en el cantón Manta haciendo especial énfasis en el gastronómico, a continuación, se plantea un marco teórico de los autores que han estudiado dicha zona en concreto desde el punto de vista gastronómico, con la finalidad de llegar a la conclusión de que es un tipo de turismo poco estudiado en el lugar.The geographical area known as Canton Manta (Ecuador) presents different types of tourism: cultural tourism, nature tourism or archaeological, among others. The present article tries to establish an approach and descriptive study to the gastronomic tourism of the destination. In order to achieve the objective proposed in the first instance, an introduction was made with respect to the different typologies of tourism that exist in Canton Manta with special emphasis on the gastronomic, then a theoretical framework of the authors who have studied said area from the gastronomic point of view, with the purpose of arriving at the conclusion that it is a type of tourism little studied in the place

Gestión y planificación de rutas turísticas gastronómicas: estudio de caso en la provincia de Córdoba

La importancia del turismo en España es patente, incluso en lo más crudo de la crisis o cambio de modelo económico, el turismo ha seguido ejerciendo con fiabilidad su función de motor económico. El turismo gastronómico como una tipología del turismo cultural es un sector económico que genera empleo y riqueza, aprovechando de los recursos que se dispone. La situación actual del mercado de turístico actual hace preciso potenciar las singularidades de la zona, con el fin de ofrecer un producto diferenciado que ayude a posicionarse, ofertando un valor turístico. Sintetizando entre las ventajas que nos llevan a potenciar el turismo gastronómico: Es un segmento que contribuye a romper la estacionalidad El turismo gastronómico es un sector muy versátil que a la vez interacciona transversalmente con más sectores. Es una forma de poner en valor algo que simplemente está ahí. Mecanismo que ayuda a reequilibrar los flujos turísticos, redistribuyéndolos de forma más equitativa Esta investigación analizará la gestión y planificación de rutas gastronómicas a través del turismo gastronómico, entendido este concepto como las visitas a productores primarios y secundarios de alimentos, festivales gastronómicos, restaurantes y lugares específicos donde la degustación de los platos y/o experimentación de los atributos de una región especializada en la producción de alimentos es la razón principal para la realización del viaje, en el análisis se analizan las diferentes rutas individualmente y en su conjunto para la provincia ofreciendo una perspectiva global que junto al concepto de turista gastronómico, proporcione mayores facilidades para ofrecer un producto competitivo, información útil tanto para las empresas privadas como para la Administración, y de analizar la oferta en estas áreas geográficas por parte de las diferentes empresas dedicadas a esta actividad

Turismo gastronómico y vino: análisis de la oferta gastronómica y hospedaje en Montilla y Moriles

El turismo es uno de las acciones más enriquecedoras, motivadoras y positivas que realiza el ser humano, y aún más si se enlaza con la gastronomía y el vino. El turismo gastronómico ofrece productos autóctonos, cocina del lugar, hospitalidad, costumbres, festivales, etc., Así pues, el turismo gastronómico se ha convertido en un turismo emergente pero ya consolidado, que satisface en un mayor grado las necesidades que se le plantean hoy en día al consumidor turístico. Esta nueva modalidad de turismo aparece como alternativa al que tradicionalmente se realizaba. Es una de las más demandadas por la sociedad, dando lugar a una gran oportunidad de crecimiento económico en las zonas rurales que gozan de producción vinícola y rica gastronomía. Las Denominaciones de Origen, las bodegas, las materias primas autóctonas forman parte del territorio de una región y conforman un atractivo para el turista. El desarrollo de rutas de vino, actividades implícitas como catas, gastronomía, estancias y experiencias turísticas relacionadas con estas visitas proporciona una fuente de ingresos adicional para el destino, a la vez que suponen una mayor difusión de los municipios y de los territorios. El objetivo de este trabajo se basa en el análisis de la oferta tanto de restauración como de hospedaje existente a lo largo de los municipios de Montilla y Moriles. Del análisis realizado se desprende que el desarrollo del turismo basado en la visita a Montilla y Moriles, vía denominaciones de origen, ruta del vino dependerá en buena medida de la interrelación de los servicios de restauración y hospedaje, las administraciones públicas y entes locales y la comercialización en general de la visita establecida, siendo estos factores tras el análisis realizado, reflejo del alto grado potencial y crecimiento turístico que tiene la región

Impact of touristic sustainability on satisfaction with touristic services in a world heritage city. The case of the equestrian show in Córdoba (Spain)

Purpose: The main objective of this research is to analyze satisfaction with tourist services linked to the concept of sustainability in the context of a visit to the so-called equestrian show. The equestrian show adds values from the cultures that passed through the city. Specifically, the study focuses on tourist loyalty based on satisfaction with tourist services, satisfaction with the equestrian show and its overall quality. The fieldwork has been conducted in Córdoba, Spain. There are few studies on the relationship between tourist services linked to the concepts of sustainability and loyalty from the perspective of equestrian show management, making this a novel contribution to research. Design/methodology/approach: The methodology used is based on a partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) approach. Findings: To achieve the proposed objective, a structured questionnaire was used, and the results obtained confirm that satisfaction with tourist services linked to the concept of sustainability and the assessment of quality positively influence tourist loyalty. Consequently, they recommend returning to the destination and repeating the visit. Originality/value: Heritage in Córdoba, Spain, is internationally recognized. Its uniqueness, with four world inscriptions along with the cultures that inhabited it, left a material heritage legacy in the city. Over time, this legacy has made it a magnet for visitors, making it essential to delve into its management and how concepts such as satisfaction with tourist services, combined with sustainability, impact the improvement of the visit

Computer-aided sketching: incorporating the locus to improve the three-dimensional geometric design

This article presents evidence of the convenience of implementing the geometric places of the plane into commercial computer-aided design (CAD) software as auxiliary tools in the computer-aided sketching process. Additionally, the research considers the possibility of adding several intuitive spatial geometric places to improve the efficiency of the three-dimensional geometric design. For demonstrative purposes, four examples are presented. A two-dimensional figure positioned on the flat face of an object shows the significant improvement over tools currently available in commercial CAD software, both vector and parametric: it is more intuitive and does not require the designer to execute as many operations. Two more complex three-dimensional examples are presented to show how the use of spatial geometric places, implemented as CAD software functions, would be an effective and highly intuitive tool. Using these functions produces auxiliary curved surfaces with points whose notable features are a significant innovation. A final example provided solves a geometric place problem using own software designed for this purpose. The proposal to incorporate geometric places into CAD software would lead to a significant improvement in the field of computational geometry. Consequently, the incorporation of geometric places into CAD software could increase technical-design productivity by eliminating some intermediate operations, such as symmetry, among others, and improving the geometry training of less skilled usersPostprint (published version

Analysis of the Demand of Dark Tourism: A Case Study in Córdoba (Spain)

Visiting places where death is present, either due to a natural tragedy, war, the Holocaust, etc., or because there is the presence of a non-visible entity or paranormal phenomenon, is increasingly more accepted in modern times. It has become a kind of tourism that has grown in demand, though it remains a minority. The city of Cordoba, in the south of Spain, is swarming with houses and places where legends have endured over centuries as a consequence of the coexistence of three cultures – Jewish, Christian and Arab. In turn, popular culture considers these places as having a characteristic “charm” due to the phenomena that happen there. This work analyses the profile of dark tourism tourists, particularly in two sub-segments - that of ghosts and of cemeteries - as well as the existing offer. The aim is to design and improve a quality tourist product that is adapted to the requirements of the demand

La integración de los productos agroalimentarios de las tiendas “gourmet” en la oferta turística gastronómica de la ciudad de Córdoba

Este trabajo tiene por objeto el estudio de los establecimientos comerciales de productos agroalimentarios especializados tipo gourmet o delicatessen en un destino de turismo urbano cultural como es la ciudad de Córdoba, centrándose en las relaciones y sinergias existentes con su dinámica urbana reciente, la oferta turística general de la ciudad y la oferta gastronómica local y provincial. Igualmente se analiza la localización geográfica de estos establecimientos, las categorías de productos comercializados, sus condiciones de acceso al mercado local y su visibilidad real en la oferta turística local. Del análisis realizado se desprende que, pese a las importantes potencialidades de estos negocios para la consolidación y posicionamiento de la imagen de Córdoba como destino excelente de turismo gastronómico, existe un nivel bajo de integración y vinculación entre este tipo de comercio, la propia ciudad y la oferta turística urbana, lo que exige una redefinición de sus estrategias comerciales y de sostenibilidad y su adecuada inserción en la cadena de valor de la oferta gastronómica local y provincial.This paper addresses the study of commercial establishments specialized on gourmet/delicatessen food products in an urban touristic destination such as Córdoba. The study focuses on the synergies and connections with the urban dynamics, the general touristic attractions in the city and, more specifically, with the gastronomic offerings in the city and the region. Firstly, we analyze the gourmet store market, locations, product categories and distribution channel access to the local market. We study the difficulties inherent in the insertion and actual visibility of these products in the local touristic offering. We identify and enumerate deficiencies, weaknesses and opportunities to enrich the touristic offering and to expose and consolidate the image of Córdoba as a culinary tourism destination of excellence. Finally, is detected the need for a redefinition of its commercial and sustainability strategies and its adequate insertion in the value chain of the local and regional gastronomic offer

Integration of food products from gourmet stores in the culinary tourism offering in the city of Córdoba

Este trabajo tiene por objeto el estudio de los establecimientos comerciales de productos agroalimentarios especializados tipo gourmet o delicatessen en un destino de turismo urbano cultural como es la ciudad de Córdoba, centrándose en las relaciones y sinergias existentes con su dinámica urbana reciente, la oferta turística general de la ciudad y la oferta gastronómica local y provincial. Igualmente se analiza la localización geográfica de estos establecimientos, las categorías de productos comercializados, sus condiciones de acceso al mercado local y su visibilidad real en la oferta turística local. Del análisis realizado se desprende que, pese a las importantes potencialidades de estos negocios para la consolidación y posicionamiento de la imagen de Córdoba como destino excelente de turismo gastronómico, existe un nivel bajo de integración y vinculación entre este tipo de comercio, la propia ciudad y la oferta turística urbana, lo que exige una redefinición de sus estrategias comerciales y de sostenibilidad y su adecuada inserción en la cadena de valor de la oferta gastronómica local y provincial.This paper addresses the study of commercial establishments specialized on gourmet/delicatessen food products in an urban touristic destination such as Córdoba. The study focuses on the synergies and connections with the urban dynamics, the general touristic attractions in the city and, more specifically, with the gastronomic offerings in the city and the region. Firstly, we analyze the gourmet store market, locations, product categories and distribution channel access to the local market. We study the difficulties inherent in the insertion and actual visibility of these products in the local touristic offering. We identify and enumerate deficiencies, weaknesses and opportunities to enrich the touristic offering and to expose and consolidate the image of Córdoba as a culinary tourism destination of excellence. Finally, is detected the need for a redefinition of its commercial and sustainability strategies and its adequate insertion in the value chain of the local and regional gastronomic offer

Dark Tourism in Southern Spain (Córdoba): An Analysis of the Demand

In recent decades, there has been a change in tourists’ tastes; they want to experience something novel. To satisfy this demand, a new type of tourism, known as “dark tourism”, has arisen; it has various modalities, among which cemetery tourism and ghost tourism stand out, in addition to very different motivations from those of the cultural tourist. In this type of tourism, cemeteries are not visited to appreciate their architecture or heritage but to explore a morbid curiosity about the people buried there; ghost tourism or paranormal tourism seizes on the desire to know the events that occurred there and tends to have macabre content. This study analyzes dark tourism in the province of Córdoba in southern Spain with the aim of knowing the profile of the tourist and his motivation. This study additionally will forecast the demand for this type of tourism, using autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) models, which allow us to know this market’s evolution and whether any promotional action should be carried out to promote it