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31 Aug 2010 14:57:24
Fresh fish from Cornwall, traditional haggis from Scotland and tender lamb from Wales – you really cannot beat fresh local produce.
If you are a business with links to the food and tourist sectors, or an individual who loves to taste the local delights when you are on holiday, then why not come along to a University of Bedfordshire event which will explore the expanding Food-Related Tourism trend.
The Knowledge Network event, which is part of the 2010 ‘Changing Lives’ programme, will be held on 23 September and will focus on how high quality, local food has become a key driver for many tourists when they are selecting a place to visit.
Research carried out by the University of Bedfordshire revealed that more than 70 per cent of potential visitors to Scotland want to taste traditional dishes, regional specialities and fresh local produce. Food tourism is being increasingly embraced as a vehicle of development because it offers a means of enhancing the tourist spend without compromising the environmental, social or cultural fabric of the region.
Dr Sally Everett of the University’s Institute of Tourism Research (INTOUR) will be demonstrating how the University has been actively involved in the development and promotion of food tourism in the UK and presenting cutting-edge research highlighting how food tourism can contribute to the broader agenda of sustainable food systems and delivery.
Dr Everett said: “Food products and dishes are an expression of local cultures, and culinary and agricultural tourism are vital elements of a destination’s cultural tourism offer. Food tourism fully integrates both concepts in order to maximise the economic impact of various activities linking food to tourism.”
Also speaking at the event is Julia West, the CEO of Tastes of Anglia, which is the Eastern regional food body.
There will be a selection of local companies who will be bringing along their products for you to taste during the evening, including jams and preservatives, cheese and home-grown chillies.
‘Food-Related Tourism’ is open to the public. Entry costs £10 and includes a buffet and wine and the opportunity to network with local businesses at the end of the event. Tickets can be reserved by calling on 0800 328 5334 or by e-mailing info@theknowledgenetwork.co.uk
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