Gastronomy as an intangible element in the declaration of assets of cultural interest in the Valencian Community (Spain) and its influence on the tourist destination

• Autor: Ramón Fernández, Francisca
• Formato: artículo
• Fecha de Publicación: 2020
• Institución: Universidad de San Martín de Porres
• Repositorio: Turismo y Patrimonio
• Lenguaje: español
• OAI Identifier: oai:ojs2.ojs.revistaturismoypatrimonio.com:article/230
• Enlace del recurso: http://ojs.revistaturismoypatrimonio.com/index.php/typ/article/view/230
• Nivel de acceso: acceso abierto
• Materia: Gastronomía; Bien de interés cultural; Patrimonio inmaterial; Destino turístico; Comunitat Valenciana

In this paper we analyze the importance of gastronomy, mentioned in the Declaration of Assets of Cultural Interest of the Valencian Community, Spain; which refers to this cultural manifestation that has a territorial and cultural identity value, and that becomes a relevant element to choose a tourist destination. The gastronomic tourist, like the city tourist, shows interest in tasting typical dishes of a destination. Gastronomic tourism is an activity that represents an increase in resources in the tourist area, and consequently, contributes to the preservation of cultural identity.