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UNWTO and China organize First World Conference on Tourism for Development

UNWTO and China organize First World Conference on Tourism for Development
2 March 2016

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Government of the People’s Republic of China will organize the First World Conference on Tourism...

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A writer explores Cuba´s burgeoning food scene

A writer explores Cuba´s burgeoning food scene
22 February 2016

“I arrived in Havana very much wanting my first meal to be what I thought of as authentic Cuban. I was, at first disappointed. Then I was just...

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Jamaica Wants reggae inscribed on UNESCO’s Cultural Heritage List

Jamaica Wants reggae inscribed on UNESCO’s Cultural Heritage List
18 February 2016

Few music genres have had a considerable global impact as reggae. Reggae grew from its roots in Jamaica to influence societies and other musical...

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SomeOfUs has launched a campaign against food waste

SomeOfUs has launched a campaign against food waste
16 February 2016

SomeOfUs is a worldwide movement of people that work together to hold corporations accountable for their action and forge a new, sustainable path...

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Philippines to host Madrid Fusion Manila 2016 from April 7-9

Philippines to host Madrid Fusion Manila 2016 from April 7-9
16 February 2016

Madrid Fusion Manila (MFM) 2016 will take place from April 7-9, 2016 at the SMX Convention Centre, Pasay City, Manila, Philippines. The first and...

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Inviting the public to the farm is risky

Inviting the public to the farm is risky
16 February 2016

As more farmers invite the public to on-farm events or sell farm-made products, they experience more risk, more regulations and need more...

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Russia shows an increasing interest in event and food tourism

Russia shows an increasing interest in event and food tourism
16 February 2016

A growing number of Russian regions realize that tourist business, if properly organized, can be a good source of income. How can Russia attract...

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TTIP investor court illegal, say German judges

TTIP investor court illegal, say German judges
11 February 2016

German judges dealt a blow to EU-US free trade agreement talks after declaring a proposed arbitration court illegal. The European Commission last...

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Second edition of World Tourism Forum held in Istanbul

Second edition of World Tourism Forum held in Istanbul
10 February 2016

The second edition of World Tourism Forum was held in Istanbul, 4-6 February 2016. Considering that the summit is in its second year this was a...

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Vietnamese gastronomy needs more promotion, star chefs: pundits

Vietnamese gastronomy needs more promotion, star chefs: pundits
9 February 2016

Though many Vietnamese delicacies have been ranked on lists of the world’s best food and are gaining an increasingly stronger foothold among...

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Hungary to strengthen cultural links with southern Europe

Hungary to strengthen cultural links with southern Europe
8 February 2016

The Hungarian government is set to strengthen cultural links with countries in southern Europe, with the city of Pécs in south-western Hungary to...

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Qatar launches seventh annual food festival

Qatar launches seventh annual food festival
8 February 2016

The event will be held from March 22-28 2016. Last year’s event attracted 170,000 visitors over a five day period, while this year the event has...

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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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Expert in tourism and Head of European Programmes & International Relations at the Catalan Tourist Board.

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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.

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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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