Course Description:
The course will explore different aspects of food tourism from a supply and a demand-side perspective. Using a multi- and inter-disciplinary approach, students will assess the phenomenon of food tourism according to theories and methodologies from a supply side perspective linked to destination development and environmental, social and economic impacts. From a demand side perspective students will address target markets, tourist motivations, lifestyles, cultural experiences, and consumption in a context of hospitality. Students will gain an understanding of the definition of food tourism in Tuscany through a review of historical origins, current trends and theories in a context of their visit. They will engage in onsite visits to evaluate food and wine experiences in Italy. Students will also gain an understanding of why food tourism is growing globally and its importance to destinations.
Trip and course details:
2023 Sustainable rural/food/wine tourism 2 weeks May 1-14, 2023 (Tentative)
Day 1: STUDENT ARRIVAL
Day 2: STUDENT ORIENTATION
Day 3: FARMERS MARKET DAY
Day 4: WINE TASTING
Day 5: FULL DAY FIELD TRIP
Day 6: CASTELLO SONNINO TOUR AND LECTURE
Day 7&8 : WEEKEND FREE
Day 9: APARTMENT CLEANING
Day 10: FIELD TRIP
Day 11: FIELD TRIP
Day 12: CLASS ROOM AND WORKSHOP
Day 13: GUEST LECTURE
Day 14: DEPARTURE
What is included:
- Accommodation along with most meals (not all meals will be provided and/or included)
- Cooking class
- Wine tasting
- Organic garden and farm site visit
- 2 site visits including Olive grove, vineyard and picking, site visits
- Guest Lectures
- Transportation to specific site locations
What is not included:
- Flight cost
- transporation to and from the town site based on arrival
- Medical Insurance
Thomson Rivers University:
DATES: May 1st – May 14th
NAME PROGRAM: Exchange – Summer Field School Program Faculty of Tourism, Italy
