Gastro Tourism in Abkhazia: How Villages Can Make Money on Eco-Friendly Food Tourism expert Armanak Karantsyan believes that gastronomic tourism can become a real support for villages and farmers in Abkhazia. In his opinion, tourists will be attracted not only by the picturesque nature, but also by environmentally friendly rural products. "Here we are talking about attracting a person who connects gastronomy with relaxation. He doesn't go to a restaurant to eat, he goes to a restaurant to relax," Radio Sputnik quotes him as saying. The development of gastro-tourism, according to the expert, will support local producers. In addition, the development of agriculture with government support can attract investors. True, creating a full-fledged industry will take time - you should not expect quick results.