| dc.description.abstract | The purpose of this study is to analyse and understand how to make Norway a more appealing country in terms of culinary tourism. It is without a doubt that Norway imposes itself on the world map of tourism, but that is mainly for its mind-blowing landscapes. The first question I asked myself is if Norway actually has the potential to grow in that sense. I wanted to start this study by going through literature that I found relevant for my question. I did some research surrounding the terms of gastronomic tourism, authenticity, and the appeal of traditional cuisine, to understand what attracts tourists to a specific destination. After further research, I was convinced that there was so much more Norway could do to present not only great traditional dishes, but also that there was a great potential to attract many more tourists because of its cuisine.
Norway may be perceived as rich for its mythos and history, but not so much for the traditions that are channelled through food. Of course, traditional cuisine is a direct path tracing to a nation's history and can be a great way for tourists to get a better understanding of its culture and ultimately to get closer to its people. To help answer my question, I wanted to get unbiased opinions from international tourists surrounding their thoughts about Norwegian cuisine, through several interviews. I wanted to pick international tourists that I knew had visited Norway and had experienced enough Norwegian food to have a valid opinion. I wished, through those interviews, to ask them the same questions I asked myself, if Norway truly had the potential to grow to be a renowned destination for gastronomic tourism. Furthermore, what was the way forward to accomplish this? This thesis will highlight the findings of my research and will present the results of this question:
“Can Norway grow to be a more attractive destination in terms of culinary tourism?” | |
