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Jury for European Region of Gastronomy 2017 Announced

Jury for European Region of Gastronomy 2017 Announced
25 May 2015

The jury members for the European Region of Gastronomy 2017 Award have been announced today, representing a cross-section of sectors (knowledge...

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IGCAT expert releases his new book 'The Secrets of Culture'

IGCAT expert releases his new book 'The Secrets of Culture'
25 May 2015

The Secrets of Culture is a very personal insight into the life and work of the author, IGCAT expert D. Paul Schafer, as he shares his quest to...

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Gain work experience at IGCAT!

Gain work experience at IGCAT!
25 May 2015

IGCAT is inviting applications for student internships for a 6 month period, starting Tuesday 1st September. IGCAT is in an exciting period right...

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Winner of Best Young Chef of Catalonia announced

Winner of Best Young Chef of Catalonia announced
19 May 2015

The Catalan Youth Culinary Contest, held in Sant Pol de Mar, Barcelona, at EUHT StPOL hospitality school since 1987 focused this year on...

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EUHT StPOL Event Planning and Management Students visit IGCAT's offices

EUHT StPOL Event Planning and Management Students visit IGCAT's offices
13 May 2015

MA students from  Sant Pol de Mar’s University School of Hospitality Management (EUHTStPol) visited IGCAT’s offices on 7 May 2015. The...

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Catalonia 2016 European Region of Gastronomy – Stakeholder Group Meeting

Catalonia 2016 European Region of Gastronomy – Stakeholder Group Meeting
6 May 2015

On Tuesday 5th May 2015, a first meeting of prominent stakeholders took place to discuss and share ideas for Catalonia’s year as European...

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IGCAT invited to European Conference on Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Tourism

IGCAT invited to European Conference on Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Tourism
4 May 2015

The European Committee of the Regions’ Commission for Social Policy, Education, Employment, Research and Culture (SEDEC) and the Cantabria Region...

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IGCAT Participates In The 1st UNWTO – BCC World Forum on Food Tourism

IGCAT Participates In The 1st UNWTO – BCC World Forum on Food Tourism
28 April 2015

In recent years, food has become essential for travellers to experience different cultures and lifestyle. Gastronomy has acquired a central role...

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IGCAT invited to speak at the opening of the Vallalta Strawberry Fair

IGCAT invited to speak at the opening of the Vallalta Strawberry Fair
22 April 2015

During the months of April and May 2015, villages in the Maresme coastline in Catalonia are hosting a Strawberry fair. A range of festivals and...

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IGCAT Participates in Conference of Competitiveness and Innovation in Tourism SMEs in Oviedo

IGCAT Participates in Conference of Competitiveness and Innovation in Tourism SMEs in Oviedo
15 April 2015

Under the project  Promoting Competitiveness and Innovation of Oviedo’s Tourism SMEs promoted by the Municipality of Oviedo and EOI Business...

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IGCAT leads a course on Event Planning and Management

IGCAT leads a course on Event Planning and Management
31 March 2015

Dr. Diane Dodd, director of IGCAT will lead a course for the Master in Hospitality Management at EUHT (Escuela Universitaria de Hotelería y...

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UNWTO – BCC World Forum on Food Tourism

UNWTO – BCC World Forum on Food Tourism
31 March 2015

IGCAT will present at the UNWTO – BCC World Forum on Food Tourism that will be held in the Basque Culinary Center in Donostia/San Sebastian...

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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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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.

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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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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