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HomeTag: Experience

Exploring linkages between food, well-being and sustainable tourism

Exploring linkages between food, well-being and sustainable tourism
14 September 2020

Food, Well-being and Wellness Tourism were at the centre of a public seminar organised in Kuopio, European Region of Gastronomy awarded...

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European Regions of Gastronomy discuss opportunities in food and well-being tourism

European Regions of Gastronomy discuss opportunities in food and well-being tourism
10 September 2020

The 7th Annual IGCAT Experts’ Meeting successfully kicked off with IGCAT webinar on Food, Well-being and Wellness Tourism in the Regions of...

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EXPOTROF 2018; South Aegean region to capitalise on trends in experiential tourism and healthy eating

EXPOTROF 2018; South Aegean region to capitalise on trends in experiential tourism and healthy eating
5 February 2018

As part of the programme of events for South Aegean, European Region of Gastronomy 2019, a special showcase of the region’s gastronomy and...

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Keeping the flame alive

Keeping the flame alive
5 November 2017

In occasion of the European Young Chef Award 2017 on 5 November 2017 at EUHTStPOL the young chefs participated to a Master Class held...

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Travel Trends for Adventure-Seekers: It’s About Experience

Travel Trends for Adventure-Seekers: It’s About Experience
3 June 2015

Gone are the days when windsurfing, parasailing or zip-lining qualified as a unique vacation adventure. Today’s travelers are upping the ante and...

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‘Unusual Holidays’ Guide Launched

‘Unusual Holidays’ Guide Launched
25 May 2015

Bored of the same, ‘same old, same old’ and uninspired by the TV ads where you can’t tell one holiday from another? You’re not the only one!...

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Belfast, Malta and Alcazar de Sevilla Experience the Game of Thrones Effect

Belfast, Malta and Alcazar de Sevilla Experience the Game of Thrones Effect
29 April 2015

Cine-tourism has been thriving since 1985, when Meryl Streep fell for Robert Redford in Out of Africa and bookings for safaris in Kenya and sales...

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Today’s travelers seek to interact with the communities they visit

Today’s travelers seek to interact with the communities they visit
8 May 2014

As our world shrinks into a “global village” thanks to a surge in technology and travel options, a rising middle class with higher disposable...

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Bahamas Tourism's 'People to People' opens new doors

Bahamas Tourism's 'People to People' opens new doors
5 May 2014

The People to People program has tapped into a new source for attracting visitors to experience the cultural exchange program – referrals from...

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Gastronomy, a key asset for our cities

Gastronomy, a key asset for our cities
6 April 2014

Gastronomy is an integral part of the cultural heritage of our cities. When the City of Lyon created Délice in 2007, our goal was to join together...

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Jaipur’s Craft Renaissance

Jaipur’s Craft Renaissance
30 March 2014

From gem cutters to weavers, artisans have long been synonymous with India’s Pink City, but Jaipur’s craft heritage continues to evolve. In recent...

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Like the slow-food movement, slow travel offers an antidote to today’s fast-paced lifestyle. Travelers enjoy the journey as much as the destination

Like the slow-food movement, slow travel offers an antidote to today’s fast-paced lifestyle. Travelers enjoy the journey as much as the destination
30 March 2014

Ed Gillespie, a communications executive in London who stopped flying for vacation a few years ago, partly for environmental reasons but mostly...

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EUROPEAN YOUNG CHEF AWARD

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Joan Roca

Joan Roca is founder and head chef of 3-Michelin-starred restaurant El Celler de Can Roca and was named World Best Chef in 2017 and 2018.

FOOD FILM MENU

AMBASSADOR

Robert Oliver

Robert Oliver is founder of television media-led movement “Pacific Island Food Revolution” promoting local and healthy eating in the South Pacific.

WORLD FOOD GIFT CHALLENGE

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Ana Roš

Ana Roš is head chef and co-owner of 3-Michelin-starred restaurant Hiša Franko and was named World Best Female Chef in 2017.

IGCAT AMBASSADOR IN CATALONIA 2025

Ramon Sentmartí

Managing Director of PRODECA, key stakeholder and supporter of Catalonia, World Region of Gastronomy 2025.

EUROPEAN REGION OF GASTRONOMY AMBASSADOR

Robert Palmer

Expert consultant in the cultural sector and former Director of Culture and Cultural and Natural Heritage at the Council of Europe.

IGCAT AMBASSADOR IN CATALONIA 2025

Blanca Cros i Moll

Expert in tourism and Head of European Programmes & International Relations at the Catalan Tourist Board.

EUROPEAN REGION OF GASTRONOMY AMBASSADOR

Francisco de Calheiros

Minho IN aims to create synergies with other areas that share the same views on competitiveness and economic development.

IGCAT AMBASSADOR IN CATALONIA 2025

Lluís Serra

Director of EUHT StPOL, the inspiration behind the European Young Chef Award and supporter of the first two editions in Catalonia.

IGCAT HONORARY AMBASSADOR IN SOUTH AEGEAN 2019

George Hatzimarkos

Governor of South Aegean, European Region of Gastronomy 2019 and a strong supporter of local culinary and cultural heritage.

IGCAT HONORARY AMBASSADOR

Votausi Mackenzie-Reur

Chairlady of Regenerative Vanua with over 30 years experience in empowering and inspiring local communities in Vanuatu to make good food choices.

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