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Conference – The state of Art in Creative Tourism

Conference – The state of Art in Creative Tourism
24 January 2017

This conference has two aims: First, to bring together leading creative tourism researchers with creative tourism networks and practitioners to...

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In days Europe could outlaw GM crops, or it could open the flood gates

In days Europe could outlaw GM crops, or it could open the flood gates
23 January 2017

According to AVAAZ,  in days Europe could outlaw GM crops, or it could open the flood gates. These crops and their pesticides could be an...

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American farmers secretly feed cows defective Skittles

American farmers secretly feed cows defective Skittles
18 January 2017

American farmers have secretly been feeding their cows defective Skittles to avoid paying for corn. That discovery was made public after a truck...

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Africa: e-Book On Freedom of Creative Expression in Africa Launched

Africa: e-Book On Freedom of Creative Expression in Africa Launched
16 January 2017

In response to a subsequent call in September 2014 by Arterial Network for contribution from writers, journalists and researchers across the...

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Murcia to host the 1st UNWTO World Conference on Smart Destinations

Murcia to host the 1st UNWTO World Conference on Smart Destinations
13 January 2017

To advance and shape a tourism model for the 21st century based on innovation, technology, sustainability and accessibility – these are the aims...

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Evaluation framework to guide arts for health and wellbeing

Evaluation framework to guide arts for health and wellbeing
13 January 2017

Public Health England has issued a new publication to help commissioners gather robust evidence of the effectiveness of arts projects. New...

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Italy launches international search for new director of the Colosseum

Italy launches international search for new director of the Colosseum
11 January 2017

Italy has launched an international search for a new director for its most recognisable landmark – the Colosseum, where sweat-stained gladiators...

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Added sugar is one of the biggest perpetrators of our current health crisis

Added sugar is one of the biggest perpetrators of our current health crisis
9 January 2017

According to Food Babe, one of the most insidious ways the food industry poisons us is by dousing all sorts of foods with “added sugar.” By “added...

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New cookbook celebrates food and culture of Aleppo

New cookbook celebrates food and culture of Aleppo
3 January 2017

Aleppo, once one of the most renowned cities in Syria, has long been noted for its exquisite food. Its cuisine has been awarded a Grand Prix of...

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Aarhus, Denmark and Pafos Announced as 2017 European Capitals of Culture

Aarhus, Denmark and Pafos Announced as 2017 European Capitals of Culture
31 December 2016

The European Union today announced the two locales as 2017 European Capitals of Culture, which will bring a year of ramped up cultural programming...

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Understanding Cities Through Urban Gastronomy

Understanding Cities Through Urban Gastronomy
28 December 2016

The urban gastronomy piqued the interest of the Seoul-based curator Bora Hong when she was asked to guest curate an exhibition on gastronomy for...

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Refugees serve up a taste of home at food festival in France

Refugees serve up a taste of home at food festival in France
27 December 2016

Six restaurants in Strasbourg threw open their kitchens to refugee chefs in the run-up to Christmas, allowing them to serve the dishes of their...

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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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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.

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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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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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