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What Changes in U.S.-Cuba Relations Mean for Caribbean Tourism

What Changes in U.S.-Cuba Relations Mean for Caribbean Tourism
24 March 2015

The U.S. embargo on trade with Cuba, imposed in 1960, created an anomaly that has long defied geography, technology and globalization: Even as...

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WTM Latin America 2015 to focus on Responsible Tourism

WTM Latin America 2015 to focus on Responsible Tourism
23 March 2015

To be held between 22-24 April at the Expo Center Norte in São Paulo, the event follows in the footsteps of the huge success of the WTM...

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Business Community Engagement Vital for Sustainable Tourism Growth

Business Community Engagement Vital for Sustainable Tourism Growth
23 March 2015

Nayeem Akhter, Minister for Education in Pakistan,  said that there was a need to create awareness among the stakeholders that preserving the...

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Berlin Is The 'Post-Tourist' Capital Of Europe

Berlin Is The 'Post-Tourist' Capital Of Europe
19 March 2015

After a decade of being known as the coolest city in the world, Berlin is awkwardly shifting into a new phase: It’s the center of European...

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15 Best Festivals For the Over-50s

15 Best Festivals For the Over-50s
19 March 2015

The festival season isn’t just for the young who seem to be more into mud than music. From Cornbury to Wychwood, there are arts events this...

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Greek Vacation Anyone? Tourism Set To Boom

Greek Vacation Anyone? Tourism Set To Boom
18 March 2015

“We are very optimistic that 2015 will be another successful year for Greek tourism as the hotel, restaurant, and bar scene is booming and...

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MEDIGO Tells You Where to Go for Medical Treatments

MEDIGO Tells You Where to Go for Medical Treatments
17 March 2015

Each year, seven million people choose to travel for better health care. Referred to as Medical Tourism, this is a rapidly growing movement that...

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UK Urged To Focus On Development Of Tourism Experience

UK Urged To Focus On Development Of Tourism Experience
16 March 2015

Following an increase in visitor numbers to the UK in the last year, both the UK’s government and tourism associations are calling increased focus...

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Astro Tourism Boost for Scotland as Country Preps for Solar Eclipse

Astro Tourism Boost for Scotland as Country Preps for Solar Eclipse
16 March 2015

Scotland is enjoying something of an ‘astro tourism’ boost thanks to the rare solar eclipse due to take place next week. According to...

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Top 5 Tourism Industry Trends To Watch In 2015

Top 5 Tourism Industry Trends To Watch In 2015
11 March 2015

The tourism industry is always subjected to change, even more so in today’s dynamic climate. Out of the multitude of factors to consider...

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International Women’s Day: Tourism Sector can do more to Step it up on Gender Equality

International Women’s Day: Tourism Sector can do more to Step it up on Gender Equality
9 March 2015

The UNWTO/UN Women Global Report on Women in Tourism shows that tourism can offer significant opportunities to narrow the gender gap in employment...

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Australia’s Must See 2015 Events and Festivals

Australia’s Must See 2015 Events and Festivals
9 March 2015

WHEN you travel somewhere you want to experience something eventful. Take it from us, if you want eventful, you want Australia! It’s literally...

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Joan Roca

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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Robert Oliver is founder of television media-led movement “Pacific Island Food Revolution” promoting local and healthy eating in the South Pacific.

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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.

IGCAT AMBASSADOR IN CATALONIA 2025

Ramon Sentmartí

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

EUROPEAN REGION OF GASTRONOMY AMBASSADOR

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.

EUROPEAN REGION OF GASTRONOMY AMBASSADOR

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.

IGCAT HONORARY AMBASSADOR

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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