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Food scarcity caused by climate change could cause 500,000 deaths by 2050, study suggests

Food scarcity caused by climate change could cause 500,000 deaths by 2050, study suggests
8 March 2016

The effects of climate change on food production around the world could lead to more than 500,000 deaths by the year 2050, according to a grim new...

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East Lombardy Region at ITB Berlin, the world’s largest travel fair

East Lombardy Region at ITB Berlin, the world’s largest travel fair
7 March 2016

East Lombardy, European Region of Gastronomy for 2017 will be showcased at ITB Berlin,  the world’s largest travel trade fair. Since March 1966...

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UNWTO and China organize First World Conference on Tourism for Development

UNWTO and China organize First World Conference on Tourism for Development
2 March 2016

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Government of the People’s Republic of China will organize the First World Conference on Tourism...

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New events management degree for hospitality students

New events management degree for hospitality students
27 February 2016

IGCAT recently launched a new degree course on event management for hospitality students studying at EUHTStPOl. The course aims to introduce the...

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Rhodes 2021 European Capital of Culture Candidate

Rhodes 2021 European Capital of Culture Candidate
26 February 2016

Congratulations are extended to Rhodes for being pre-selected for the title European Capital of Culture. IGCAT experts visited Rhodes (Greece) on...

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Masterchef promotes Catalonia, European Region of Gastronomy 2016

Masterchef promotes Catalonia, European Region of Gastronomy 2016
25 February 2016

Within the framework of Catalonia, European Region of Gastronomy 2016, the Catalan Tourist Board has declared 2016 the Year of Gastronomy and wine...

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We are gastronomy

We are gastronomy
24 February 2016

Catalonia, European Region of Gastronomy 2016. The region of Catalonia has officially begun its tenure as European Region of Gastronomy 2016...

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A writer explores Cuba´s burgeoning food scene

A writer explores Cuba´s burgeoning food scene
22 February 2016

“I arrived in Havana very much wanting my first meal to be what I thought of as authentic Cuban. I was, at first disappointed. Then I was just...

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IGCAT visits Cava Codorniu

IGCAT visits Cava Codorniu
22 February 2016

IGCAT was invited to visit Cava Codorniu’s as part of the Ambassadors Programme for Catalonia on Friday 19 February in Sant Sadurní...

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Jamaica Wants reggae inscribed on UNESCO’s Cultural Heritage List

Jamaica Wants reggae inscribed on UNESCO’s Cultural Heritage List
18 February 2016

Few music genres have had a considerable global impact as reggae. Reggae grew from its roots in Jamaica to influence societies and other musical...

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SomeOfUs has launched a campaign against food waste

SomeOfUs has launched a campaign against food waste
16 February 2016

SomeOfUs is a worldwide movement of people that work together to hold corporations accountable for their action and forge a new, sustainable path...

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Philippines to host Madrid Fusion Manila 2016 from April 7-9

Philippines to host Madrid Fusion Manila 2016 from April 7-9
16 February 2016

Madrid Fusion Manila (MFM) 2016 will take place from April 7-9, 2016 at the SMX Convention Centre, Pasay City, Manila, Philippines. The first and...

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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.

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

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

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Blanca Cros i Moll

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

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Francisco de Calheiros

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

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Lluís Serra

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

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George Hatzimarkos

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

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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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