Motivational dimensions of gastronomic tourism
| Food motivational dimensions | Mean | Ranking | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expectation | Cronbach's alpha (0.657) Mean (3.54) | I am excited to try the local food where it is from home | 4.02 | 4 |
| Relax | 3.58 | 11 | ||
| Get away from the noise crowd | 3.13 | 19 | ||
| It is different from what I normally consume | 3.43 | 13 | ||
| Cultural experience | Cronbach's alpha (0.838) Mean (4.01) | Discover the taste of local food | 4.14 | 1 |
| It offers a unique opportunity to understand the local culture | 3.89 | 9 | ||
| Discover something new | 4.07 | 3 | ||
| Increase my knowledge of different cultures | 3.99 | 6 | ||
| An authentic experience | 3.97 | 8 | ||
| Personal Relationship | Cronbach's alpha (0.783) Mean (3.38) | Being able to pass on my experiences with local food | 3.06 | 20 |
| Tasting local food increases family ties and friendship | 3.14 | 18 | ||
| Advise other tourists on local dining experiences | 3.31 | 16 | ||
| It allows me to enjoy pleasant moments with family and/or friends | 4.00 | 5 | ||
| Health concern | Cronbach's alpha (0.761) Mean (3.40) | The local food is nutritious | 3.41 | 15 |
| Local food contains a lot of fresh ingredients produced in a local area | 3.54 | 12 | ||
| Local food is healthy | 3.26 | 17 | ||
| Sensory Appeal | Cronbach's alpha (0.743) Mean (3.82) | Local food has a pleasant smell | 3.78 | 10 |
| Local food tastes good | 4.10 | 2 | ||
| Local food is visually appealing | 3.99 | 6 | ||
| The taste of the dish is different from what we prepare in my region | 3.42 | 14 | ||
| Food motivational dimensions | Mean | Ranking | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expectation | Cronbach's alpha (0.657) | I am excited to try the local food where it is from home | 4.02 | 4 |
| Relax | 3.58 | 11 | ||
| Get away from the noise crowd | 3.13 | 19 | ||
| It is different from what I normally consume | 3.43 | 13 | ||
| Cultural experience | Cronbach's alpha (0.838) | Discover the taste of local food | 4.14 | 1 |
| It offers a unique opportunity to understand the local culture | 3.89 | 9 | ||
| Discover something new | 4.07 | 3 | ||
| Increase my knowledge of different cultures | 3.99 | 6 | ||
| An authentic experience | 3.97 | 8 | ||
| Personal Relationship | Cronbach's alpha (0.783) | Being able to pass on my experiences with local food | 3.06 | 20 |
| Tasting local food increases family ties and friendship | 3.14 | 18 | ||
| Advise other tourists on local dining experiences | 3.31 | 16 | ||
| It allows me to enjoy pleasant moments with family and/or friends | 4.00 | 5 | ||
| Health concern | Cronbach's alpha (0.761) | The local food is nutritious | 3.41 | 15 |
| Local food contains a lot of fresh ingredients produced in a local area | 3.54 | 12 | ||
| Local food is healthy | 3.26 | 17 | ||
| Sensory Appeal | Cronbach's alpha (0.743) | Local food has a pleasant smell | 3.78 | 10 |
| Local food tastes good | 4.10 | 2 | ||
| Local food is visually appealing | 3.99 | 6 | ||
| The taste of the dish is different from what we prepare in my region | 3.42 | 14 | ||
Source(s): Own elaboration
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