Local and International Trends in Hospitality and Gastronomy

INTRODUCTION


Kodolányi János University, in cooperation with Saint-Petersburg State University of Economics, organised an international symposium on “Local and International Trends in Hospitality and Gastronomy” on 9^th October 2018 in Budapest. The aim of the event was to explore and deepen the analysis of issues and challenges related to hospitality management and gastronomy as success factors in tourism development. In addition to a roundtable discussion on “Trends of the Hospitality Industry of Hungary and Russia” with the participation of Hungarian experts, the symposium included research and case study presentations on a variety of topics related to hospitality, gastronomy and tourism.

Image 1. Visit to Gundel Restaurant

Photo by Richárd Bolfert

In association with the symposium, the professors and students of Saint-Petersburg State University of Economics also visited two unique hospitality businesses in
Budapest: 125-year-old Gundel in City Park, and Jardinette, a family-friendly restaurant located in the heart of Buda. The experiences gained during these study visits highlighted the importance of recognising and understanding the needs and wants of international guests, providing consistently high quality product and service, and maintaining traditions while being open to new impulses and trends.

Image 2. Visit to Jardinette Restaurant

Photo by Tamás Régi

This proceedings consists of papers that were either delivered at the symposium or were inspired by the discussions that took place during the event. The topics of the publication are varied, ranging from theoretical approaches concerning the cultural aspects of food and hospitality to practice-oriented analyses of Russian and Hungarian projects and enterprises in the gastronomy, wine, accommodation and spa sectors. This compilation is the outcome of co-operation between
generations of tourism researchers, a true academic dialogue, since several papers are authored or co-authored by students.
The publication is recommended for researchers, practitioners and students alike, in the hope that the papers might stimulate fruitful discussions, contribute to improving analytical and problem-solving skills, and widen the readers’ knowledge in the fields of international hospitality and gastronomy.