Mohammadi, Zohre, Bhati, Abhishek, and Radomskaya, Valeriya (2026) Embracing Tourism Dietary Inclusivity: A Paradigm Shift in Destination Policy Development. International Journal of Tourism Research, 28 (1). e70204.

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Abstract

This study addresses a significant gap in tourism literature by exploring the dietary needs of tourists—an often-overlooked aspect of the travel experience. Using survey data from diverse customer groups in Singapore, and framed by Social Practice Theory, the research identifies patterns in dietary needs and highlights gaps in current tourism policies and service practices. The findings reveal that dietary preparedness remains limited, partly due to policy voids and insufficient institutional awareness. In response, the study introduces and promotes the concept of dietary inclusivity as both a theoretical lens and a practical strategy. It argues that fostering sympathetic imagination and solidarity can support the redesign of food service practices to accommodate dietary diversity more effectively. Ultimately, the study calls for a paradigm shift in tourism policy and practice, towards a more inclusive, responsive, and culturally competent approach to food service that reflects the evolving expectations and needs of travellers.

Item ID:	90448
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1522-1970
Keywords:	dietary patterns; inclusivity; policy development; tourism industry; tourist dietary need
Copyright Information:	This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. © 2026 The Author(s). International Journal of Tourism Research published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Date Deposited:	04 Feb 2026 02:04
FoR Codes:	35 COMMERCE, MANAGEMENT, TOURISM AND SERVICES > 3508 Tourism > 350806 Tourist behaviour and visitor experience @ 90% 42 HEALTH SCIENCES > 4203 Health services and systems > 420308 Health informatics and information systems @ 10%
SEO Codes:	11 COMMERCIAL SERVICES AND TOURISM > 1104 Tourism services > 110402 Socio-cultural issues in tourism @ 60% 11 COMMERCIAL SERVICES AND TOURISM > 1104 Tourism services > 110403 Tourism infrastructure development @ 40%
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