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European Region of Gastronomy gains attention in the International Media

European Region of Gastronomy gains attention in the International Media
5 April 2016

IGCAT is an international network of experts in the fields of culture, arts, tourism and gastronomy. Collectively, we aim to empower local...

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7th Partner meeting European Region of Gastronomy Platform

7th Partner meeting European Region of Gastronomy Platform
23 March 2016

The 7th partner meeting of European Region of Gastronomy Platform, organised by IGCAT and hosted by the city of ‘s-Hertogenbosch, in the...

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Dubrovnik takes an interest in gastronomy and innovation

Dubrovnik takes an interest in gastronomy and innovation
22 March 2016

Dubrovnik is one of the shortlisted candidates for European Capital of Culture about to go before the jury this week. It is also now the centre of...

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Minho, European Region of Gastronomy 2016 on TV1 Portugal

Minho, European Region of Gastronomy 2016 on TV1 Portugal
21 March 2016

Francisco de Calheiros, Coordinator of Minho IN, the consortium named European Region of Gastronomy 2016, kicked of the year with an appearance on...

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European Regions of Gastronomy 2018 Announced in North Brabant

European Regions of Gastronomy 2018 Announced in North Brabant
17 March 2016

The title of European Region of Gastronomy 2018 was recommended to be given to two bidding regions, Galway – West of Ireland and North Brabant...

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Eventfulness and the link between urban and rural EUROCITIES

Eventfulness and the link between urban and rural EUROCITIES
17 March 2016

IGCAT and the European Region of Gastronomy participated in the EUROCITIES Culture Forum conference ‘Art & Imagination: Eventfulness...

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

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Ramon Sentmartí

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

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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.

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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.

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.

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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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