Building a model of local food consumption on trips and holidays: A grounded theory approach

Socio-demographic characteristics as determinants of differences in perception of local gastronomy

“…Possible differences between groups of respondents with level of education variable, where respondents with a lower education level assess local gastronomy in a more positive way, can be explained by the fact that they were willing to try more food and drinks compared to other groups of respondents. It can be assumed that respondents with lower level of education are less concerned about health than respondents with a higher level of education (Kim et al, 2009). The obtained results are contrary to previous researches.…”

“…Numerous studies (Kim et al, 2009;Khan, 1981;Ignatov, Smith, 2006;Mitchell, Hall, 2003) indicate that demographic and socio-economic characteristics of tourists influence their preferences towards local food. In studies related to consumption of food, sociodemographic characteristics are recognized as significant variables in explaining variations in food consumption in various contexts (Furst et al, 1996;Khan, 1981;Randall, Sanjur, 1981).…”

“…Gender -the conducted studies point out that female respondents, as compared to male, are more interested in and more excited about degustation of local food when they are on vacation (Kim et al, 2009), that they are much more involved in food related activities (Ignatov, Smith, 2006) and that they are more price sensitive and, at the same time, ready to taste new or unusual fruit and vegetables (Mitchell, Hall, 2003). Also, the studies (Charters, Ali-Knight, 2002;Warde, Martens, 2000) have shown that the tendency to travel abroad, among foreign tourists, is higher among men than women.…”

“…Age -the study indicates that the consumption of selection of available food at certain destination is narrowed in elder respondents (Tse, Crotts, 2005) and that they are more health concerned (Kim et al, 2009 (Kim et al, 2009), that higher education level increases food related sensation (Glanz et al, 1998) and that the respondents with higher education level have more tendencies towards local food consumption (Zeppel, Hall, 1991 Monthly income -the conducted studies indicate that higher monthly income increases food related sensation (Glanz et al, 1998) and that better job can be an important factor in selection of food (Wadolowska et al, 2008), while Franklin and Crang (2001) point out that the increase of monthly income in households has an important role in tourist demand.…”

Managing visitors’ dining and retail experiences in South African national parks

“…For example, one tourist may be attracted to a gastronomic experience in his/her desire for high quality food, while another may be interested in the non-food aspects such as location and decoration (Correia, Moital, Ferreira da Costa & Peres, 2008). Tourists' individual group factors (Bowie & Buttle, 2011;Gäl et al, 2007), socio-demographic factors (Kumar, 2010;Mak et al, 2012), food related personality (Chang, Kivela & Mak, 2010;Kim, Eves & Scarles, 2009;Mak et al, 2012:932;Tse & Crotts, 2005) and motivation may therefore influence (Kim et al, 2009;Mak et al, 2012) their travel dining experience.…”