From June 9-15, four food studies organizations have joined forces to host an impressive and important online conference: Just Food: because it is never just food. Centred on the theme of Food Justice, the programme is rich in much urgent food for thought.

I’m excited to be part of a panel discussing culinary tourism. Moderated by Beth Forrest, I am in excellent company and am thrilled to be sharing this panel with Shayan Lallani (presenting on cosmopolitan cruise ship dining), Lucy Long (presenting on virtual tourism in the time of COVID-19), Jonatan Leer (presenting on sustainable food tourism with a focus on the Nordic region), and Michelle-Marie Gilkeson (presenting on sensory devices in food-focused travel shows). My paper discusses (over)tourism, restaurants, and the weight of culinary imaginations of Venice.

Find out more about the conference here.