RT Book, Section A1 Choi, Jia A1 Gray, Daniel T1 Innovations in Korean culinary tourism JF OECD Studies on Tourism YR 2012 FD Feb 22 SP 165 OP 173 AB O’ngo Food Communications research, plan and initiate innovations in culinary tourism programmes in Korea. A full understanding of the clients’ cultural needs is seen as a necessary part of cultural diplomacy. Enhancing the visitors’ experience and providing customer satisfaction are vital components of new culinary tours that are starting to supplant traditional tours. The powerful impact of Information and Communications Technology on individual restaurants is explored in light of their low-cost potential to spread knowledge by word of mouth. Food generates a new wave of tourism in Korea. PB Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development DO 10.1787/9789264171923-14-en UL http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/;jsessionid=1200ig2o1qxos.x-oecd-live-01content/chapter/9789264171923-14-en