Research on the influence of culinary culture on tourism development in Ca Mau province.

Abstract

Culinary culture plays a very important role in the operational chain of tourism, especially in the current development context - when tourism is strength and a spearhead of the economic sector of Vietnam. Ca Mau is a place with a rather unique geographical position, being a province located in the South Pole of the country, "where the tip of the cape can stand to watch the sunrise from the east and watch the sunset from the west at the same location”. The culinary culture here has the characteristics of Vietnamese culinary culture in general and regional cuisine in particular. When experiencing culinary culture, it is not just about enjoying delicious food, but culinary also brings many experiences about a cultural region. This study aims to understand the influence of culinary culture on tourism development in Ca Mau. Exploiting culinary values and at the same time affirming the important role of cuisine in tourism development. From there, models and solutions can be drawn to help tour operators easily build suitable tourism programs, contribute to promoting and bring more economic resources to the locality through tourism development.