IGCAT aims to empower local communities by raising awareness of the importance to protect and promote distinct regional food, culture, arts and natural assets as part of sustainable and balanced tourism and development strategies. This is essential to safeguard our planet, health, wellness and local economies.
IGCAT is a non-profit institute established in 2012, working with regional stakeholder consortiums in the fields of gastronomy, culture, arts and tourism. It counts on the expertise of a worldwide network of experts and works in partnership with specialised intergovernmental organisations.
IGCATÂ provides the Region of Gastronomy Award and is the official secretariat for the World Regions of Gastronomy Platform. Furthermore, the Institute has developed the Young Chef Award, the Local Food Gift Challenge, the Top Visitor Experience and the Food Film Menu.
IGCAT NEWS
SUBSCRIBE FOR IGCAT NEWSWinners of the 2nd European Food Gift Challenge announced
Food and cultural uniqueness of the European Regions of Gastronomy was celebrated at the 2nd European Food Gift...
MoreSustainable Gastronomy Day – 18 June
Each year at IGCAT, we commemorate sustainable gastronomy as a pillar that represents each of our areas of interest...
MoreMenorca stands out as a safe and sustainable destination at FITUR 2021
Menorca, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2022Â was presented at FITUR as a leading destination in terms of...
MoreCreating cross-sectoral connections to support sustainable recovery
IGCAT experts and stakeholders in food, culture, wellness, nature and many other sectors from over 30 countries...
MoreThe ON-IT project looks for virtual internship stories
Are you a university student who undertook a virtual internship in tourism? Or did you support one or more as an...
MoreTourism Film Festival sign-up to screen IGCAT’s Food Film Menu
The renowned ART&TUR – International Tourism Film Festival (ART&TUR) and the brand-new EATSAÂ ART &...
MoreIGCAT announces 2nd European Food Gift Challenge
The European Food Gift Challenge 2nd edition will take place in Coimbra Region, European Region of Gastronomy...
MoreEuropean Young Chef Award 2021 call officially launched
IGCAT has officially announced the European Young Chef Award 2021 that will take place in the renovated Municipal...
MoreCall open for the Food Film Menu 2021!
After a successful first edition in 2020, IGCAT has opened a new call for submissions to the Food Film Menu 2021...
MoreFood waste prevention is a UN sustainability goal
IGCAT has started tracking new trends and collecting information from partners across the globe that offer in-depth...
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