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ELITE TRAVEL TRENDS Hotel & Tourism SMARTreport #34 2017 Spring Edition 15 © The Brando THE GROWING IMPORTANCE OF LOCAL FLAVOURS This edition of the Hotel & Tourism SMARTreport coincides with the 2017 edition of the UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism – this year returning to its origins in San Sebastian, Spain. Like the 1 st and 2 nd World Fora on Gastronomy Tourism, this forum provides an opportunity for leading experts in gastronomy tourism to discuss the current situation and challenges in Gastronomy Tourism worldwide. Indeed, the role of local “flavours” is becoming an increasingly important part of the tourism equation, as each country and region strives to differentiate via every means possible, while at the same time, more and more travellers are seeking authentic cultural, personal and gastronomic experiences. In the following pages, we spotlight several excellent examples that we hope will inspire you in your planning! The Brando - Sunset Dinner
