Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
4. International Congress of New Generations and NewTrends in Tourism , Sakarya, Türkiye, 5 - 07 Kasım 2025, ss.51, (Özet Bildiri)
Salt, which has shaped civilizations and economies throughout history, serves as a central theme in gastronomic tourism by linking geographical, cultural, and historical factors along traditional trade
routes; this review article systematically explores the origins, development, and contemporary significance of global as well as Turkish salt routes, focusing on their role in culinary heritage and
tourism branding. The methods for this study included an extensive literature review and comparativeanalysis of historical records, geographic data, and current tourism practices related to salt production and consumption sites, highlighting the integration of salt-based experiences within heritage destinations and the expansion of experiential travel trends. Key findings demonstrate that salt routes continue to facilitate regional development, cultural transmission, and sustainability in tourism through authentic visitor engagement, economic stimulation, and the protection of intangible heritage, while challenges such as over-commercialization and environmental pressures warrant the implementation of comprehensive management strategies. The article concludes that a collaborative approach involving local stakeholders, educational programming, and sustainable policy initiatives is essential formaximizing the tourism, cultural, and economic value of salt routes, thus securing their ongoing relevance within the evolving landscape of gastronomic tourism.