• Mr. Khilesh Patel
• Dr Sunil kumar

Gastronomy tourism has gained popularity in recent years, mixing travel with learning about local culinary traditions. Travelers seek authentic local eating experiences to immerse themselves in the culture and traditions of an area. Digital breakthroughs and artificial intelligence (AI) have emerged as significant tools for upgrading and personalizing the gourmet travel experience. The purpose of this study paper is to investigate the impact of digital improvements and artificial intelligence in promoting gastronomy tourism and analyzing local culinary experiences. The research underlines the role of technology in generating immersive and engaging experiences, enhancing local culinary cultures, and supporting sustainable tourist habits. The study investigates the prospective benefits, difficulties, and future directions of employing digital technology and AI in culinary tourism, underlining the relevance of cultural heritage preservation and sustainability practices. The research conducted semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions to acquire data on the integration of digital technologies and AI in culinary tourism. The interviews focused on perspectives of culinary tourism, present practices, difficulties, potential, impact on visitor behavior, and sustainable practices. focus group discussions intended to gather local viewpoints on the preservation of culinary legacy, perceived benefits, and concerns regarding the application of digital innovations. A total of 30 participants were selected from a varied mix of tourists, locals, and industry stakeholders. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the acquired data. The study's findings help us understand how technology might affect the future of gastronomy tourism and develop meaningful interactions between travelers and local culinary experiences

Gastronomy tourism, digital innovations, artificial intelligence, and local food experiences

"Impact of Digital Innovations and AI on Gastronomy, Tourism, and Local Food Experiences", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 11, page no.b69-b75, November-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2311112.pdf

"Impact of Digital Innovations and AI on Gastronomy, Tourism, and Local Food Experiences", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 11, page no. ppb69-b75, November-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2311112.pdf