aPh.D. Student in Geomorphology, Department of Natural Geography, Faculty of Geographic and Planning Science, University of Isfahan, Iran
bProfessor in Geomorphology, Department of Natural Geography, Faculty of Geographic and Planning Science, University of Isfahan, Iran
cDepartment of Geography, Faculty of Humanities, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Isfahan, Iran
Online published on 4 March, 2015.
Food plays an important role in the construction of locations and tourism destinations. Climate, culture and history of a region shape its food characteristic and since food is considered as a subset of cultural tourism or heritage, such a link between the location and cooking ways were used in tourism in several. The food can be understood as a tool to direct and guide tourists throughout the regions or countries. Central Plateau of Iran having diverse population centers, owns a great treasure of local and indigenous foods which the same feature can introduce this region as a major hub for Iran's food tourism. This research has been prepared through documentary, librarian and surveying methods and tries to introduce the vast table of local and domestic foods of Central Plateau of Iran and submit them to the national and international tourism market economy.
Cultural Identity, Fountainhead Food, Food Festivals, Food Tourism, Central Plateau of Iran
