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2nd UNESCO/UNWTO World Conference on Tourism and Culture
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Fabrizia

IGCAT applauded for fostering sustainable tourism at 2nd UNESCO/UNWTO World Conference on Culture and Tourism

IGCAT and its flagship Regions of Gastronomy Platform and Award was applauded at the 2nd UNESCO/UNWTO World Conference on Culture and Tourism, as a leading initiative fostering sustainable cultural tourism development. The World Conference, held in Muscat, Oman 11-12 December 2017,  brought together world leaders including  Taleb Rifai, UNWTO Secretary-General, H.E. Ahmed

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12 December 2017
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Fabrizia

Round Table with celebrity chef Argiro Barbarigou

On 6 November 2017, the European Young Chef Award 2017 was followed by a Round Table event focused on mentoring young chefs and the importance of innovating on tradition. The Round Table hosted by EUHT StPOL involved the head of the European Young Chef Award 2017 jury panel, the Greek celebrity

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8 November 2017
Award Ceremony Kuopio 2020
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Fabrizia

Kuopio awarded the title European Region of Gastronomy 2020

Life According to Nature’s Rhythm is the title of Kuopio‘s proposed programme that gained them the prestigious European Region of Gastronomy Award for 2020. “One of our key objectives is to promote innovation activities in the region’s food and hospitality companies, including new products, new approaches and food-related business innovations” states

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13 October 2017
Speakers throw tomatoes at the audience
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Fabrizia

Speakers throw tomatoes at the audience!

At the conclusion of the workshop “Food and gastronomy as innovation drivers for more resilient regions” the speakers threw (or rather passed) tomatoes to the audience to make a statement about the importance of food and cultural diversity for regional development. On 11 October 2017, in the framework of the

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12 October 2017
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Fabrizia

Feeding sustainable regional development

There is no such thing as the perfect recipe for sound and long-lasting regional development, but the Regions of Gastronomy went pretty far in the process of building their own successful formulas to empower local communities. With creative and innovative proposals spicing the dish, during the 12th Regions of Gastronomy Platform meeting they

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9 October 2017
11th European Region of Gastronomy Platform Meeting Kuopio
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Fabrizia

Discussing long-term legacy and prioritising sustainability at 11th Regions of Gastronomy Platform Meeting

The Regions of Gastronomy Platform celebrated its 11th Meeting on 14-16 June 2017, following the announcement of Kuopio (Finland) as European Region of Gastronomy 2020. Hosted by ProAgria North-Savo in the city of Kuopio, the meeting gathered representatives from IGCAT and the Platform member regions in order to discuss current situation and envision future steps.

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19 June 2017
44th International Conference of ICAF
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Fabrizia

Small farms disappearing: cross sectorial approaches urgently needed

The urgent need to address reduction in small farm holdings was one of the subjects that provoked discussion at the international meeting on Food, Gastronomy and Tourism: social and cultural perspectives.  In association with the UNESCO Chair on Food, Culture and Development, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), the Laboratori de Patrimoni,

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29 May 2017
International Conference on Sustainable Tourism
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Julia

Sustainable Tourism – quality instead of quantity

IGCAT took part in the International Conference Sustainable Tourism for development in the framework of the New Urban Agenda, held on 17-19 May 2017 in Barcelona and organised by Barcelona City Council, in cooperation with the Provincial Government of Barcelona, the Catalan Tourism Agency and the Responsible Tourism Institute (ITR).

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18 May 2017
Global Cultural Districts Network Convening, Barcelona_May 2017
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Julia

IGCAT at the Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN) Convening

The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT)  took part in the Global Cultural Districts Network Convening, held on 10-13 May 2017 in Barcelona. The session “Balancing Act of Tourism: Residents and Visitors” was moderated by  Dr. Diane Dodd, President of IGCAT. Cultural Tourism is strongly associated with boosting

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11 May 2017
Award Ceremony of Sibiu and South Aegean, European Regions of Gastronomy 2019, Athens, Greece
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Diane Dodd

South Aegean and Sibiu awarded European Region of Gastronomy 2019

Jointly nominated to receive the European Region of Gastronomy  2019 award by an independent jury, Sibiu (Romania) and South Aegean  (Greece) received the 2019 title for their commitment to food and cultural diversity. A special  Ceremony  took place on 25 January 2017 at the Grande Bretagne Hotel in Athens, Greece in front of the

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25 January 2017
Local Food Gift Challenge pilot edition, Athens, Greece
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Diane Dodd

Encouraging innovation, cultural diversity, and sustainability

IGCAT’s proposal to develop innovative souvenirs, is being put to the test by European Regions of Gastronomy. A pilot international competition took place on 25 January 2017 at the Electra Metropolis Hotel in Athens. Eight Regions of Gastronomy Platform partners brought samples of innovative souvenirs, identified as hand-made or artisanal products.

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25 January 2017
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