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HARNESSING GASTRONOMY: THE ROLE OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AND LOCAL PRODUCTS IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT 2025 http://ezaposleni.singidunum.ac.rs/rest/sciNaucniRezultati/oai/record/1/11372 D. Cvijanović A. Vujko D. Cvijanović This paper explores the pivotal role of gastronomy in fostering sustainable tourism and drivingrural development through the promotion of local products. By examining the intersection of culinarytraditions, sustainable practices, and tourism, the study highlights how local food systems can serve aspowerful tools for economic growth, cultural preservation, and environmental sustainability in rural areas.Sustainable tourism, when integrated with local gastronomic products, not only enhances the visitorexperience but also provides opportunities for local communities to thrive through the promotion ofindigenous food traditions, sustainable agricultural practices, and responsible tourism. The paper discussesthe ways in which rural areas can leverage their unique culinary offerings as both cultural assets andeconomic drivers, emphasizing the importance of innovation in marketing and product development.Through case studies and survey conducted among 209 guests of a restaurant that serves local food, thispaper demonstrates how the synergy between gastronomy, local products, and sustainable tourismcontributes to the resilience and long-term prosperity of rural regions. Ultimately, it argues that harnessingthe potential of gastronomy within the sustainable tourism framework is key to achieving inclusive ruraldevelopment that benefits both the local communities and the global traveler conferenceObject 77 84 International Scientific Agri-Business conference Organic and Functional Foodwith Rural Tourism - Sustainability and the Future of Mecedonia and the Region of Southeastern Europe