Armenia’s growing commitment to placing gastronomy at the heart of cultural preservation, sustainable territorial development, and community-led...
MoreArmenia Becomes the First Caucasus Candidate World Region of Gastronomy 2028
Celebrating Regional Food Excellence: Insights from Webinar in Raising Standards Through Food Guides
Drawing on her experience establishing the award-winning Scottish Food Guide in 2002, Wendy Barrie, cook, food writer, and IGCAT Expert, shared...
MoreJeddah-Taif approved for the title of World Region of Gastronomy 2027
An international Jury composed of five international experts considered the application of Jeddah-Taif for the title World Region of Gastronomy...
MoreSicily European Region of Gastronomy 2025 is at the beginning of a longer legacy
Sicily’s year as European Region of Gastronomy 2025 has marked a defining chapter in the island’s cultural and gastronomic history, demonstrating...
MoreJeddah-Taif Joins the World Region of Gastronomy Platform as a Candidate for 2027 Award
In a significant step for the Middle East and the global gastronomy community, Jeddah–Taif has been officially welcomed as a candidate for the...
MoreIGCAT at the 40th Anniversary of Catalan Tourism
IGCAT was honoured to take part in the 40th anniversary celebration of Catalan tourism, organised by the Agència Catalana de Turisme (ACT) and...
MoreManabí Hosts First Young Chef Competition
Manabí, World Region of Gastronomy 2026, successfully organised and hosted the inaugural Manabí Young Chef Competition 2025, marking a significant...
MoreIGCAT President Participates in Slow Food ESPAM MFL 2025 Event with a Keynote Address
Dr Diane Dodd, President of the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT), delivered a keynote address at the...
MoreRegions of Gastronomy Exchange Knowledge and Innovation at InnoDays 2025 in Crete
The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) is pleased to highlight the valuable exchange that took place...
MoreCentral Dalmatia officially Awarded European Region of Gastronomy 2027
The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Art, and Tourism (IGCAT) has Awarded Central Dalmatia the prestigious title of European Region...
MoreWinner of the European Young Chef Award 2025 announced!
Ioannis Liapakis from Crete European Region of Gastronomy 2026 was awarded European Young Chef for 2025 on 27 November. With the dish Erevinthos...
MoreYoung Chefs Champion Local Food and Sustainable Gastronomy
The European Young Chef Award 2025 finalists have joined past honorees as IGCAT Regional Chef Ambassadors, committing to champion their regions’...
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