Supporting Local Cuisine: The Role of Community Tourism on Big Island Hawaii

Supporting Local Cuisine: The Role of Community Tourism on Big Island Hawaii

Big Island Hawaii, also known as the Island of Hawaiʻi, is home to a diverse and delicious food scene. From traditional Hawaiian dishes such as poke and laulau to contemporary fusion cuisine, the island’s culinary traditions are a reflection of its rich cultural heritage and abundant natural resources.

One way to support local cuisine on Big Island Hawaii is through community tourism. Community tourism is a form of tourism that focuses on engaging with local communities and supporting their economic, social, and environmental well-being. It provides travelers with an opportunity to learn about local cultures and traditions while also giving back to the communities they visit.

By engaging in community tourism on Big Island Hawaii, travelers can help support local cuisine. This can include eating at locally-owned restaurants that source their ingredients from local farms and producers ². A study revealed that tourists from the continental United States were ready to pay a higher price to purchase food that is locally grown, signifying that tourists to Hawai’i are willing to aid the local agriculture business by increasing their restaurant/hotel meal bill ¹.

In addition to eating at locally-owned restaurants, travelers can also support local cuisine by participating in food tours and cooking classes that showcase the island’s unique culinary traditions.

By engaging in community tourism on Big Island Hawaii, travelers can help support the local economy while also learning about the rich history and culture of the island. It provides a more authentic and meaningful travel experience while also benefiting the communities visited.

In conclusion, community tourism can play an important role in supporting local cuisine on Big Island Hawaii. By engaging with local communities and supporting their economic, social, and environmental well-being, travelers can help boost the island’s culinary traditions while also having an unforgettable travel experience. #BigIslandAdventure #CommunityTourism

Source:
(1) Hawaii Regional Cuisine | Go Hawaii. https://www.gohawaii.com/experiences/culinary/regional-cuisine.
(2) The local food supply, willingness to pay and the sustainability of an …. https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/JHTI-01-2022-0031/full/html.
(3) Hawaii Culinary Experiences | Foodie Travel | Go Hawaii. https://www.gohawaii.com/experiences/culinary.
(4) ASIAN FOOD IN HAWAII: THE FILIPINOS AND THEIR FOOD IN THE BIG ISLAND. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/348063522_ASIAN_FOOD_IN_HAWAII_THE_FILIPINOS_AND_THEIR_FOOD_IN_THE_BIG_ISLAND.