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"Gastronomy, engine of change and development for the responsible tourism"

"Gastronomy, engine of change and development for the responsible tourism"
14 January 2015

Responsible tourism is a global phenomenon that has in food and its elaboration an essential component, which begins in the organic production and...

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Dubai Food Festival Announces 2015 Line-up

Dubai Food Festival Announces 2015 Line-up
14 January 2015

The Dubai Food Festival 2015’s full and flavoursome line-up of new and returning gastronomic consumer and business events, celebrity chefs...

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The World Tourism Organization sees Spain as a "model to follow" in tourism

The World Tourism Organization sees Spain as a "model to follow" in tourism
13 January 2015

The Secretary General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Taleb Rifai, said that Spain is in the “right direction” with the...

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New York Officially Banned Plastic Foam Food Containers

New York Officially Banned Plastic Foam Food Containers
12 January 2015

New York City announced Thursday that as of this summer, those plastic foam containers (along with those plastic foam cups, plates and the like)...

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IFEMA organizes the 35th edition of FITUR 2015

IFEMA organizes the 35th edition of FITUR 2015
12 January 2015

IFEMA organizes the 35th edition of the International Tourism Fair, FITUR 2015, which will run from January 28th to February 1st 2015 at the Feria...

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Africa has an Astonishing Food Waste Problem- This is What One Group is Doing About it

Africa has an Astonishing Food Waste Problem- This is What One Group is Doing About it
12 January 2015

EVEN though sub-Saharan Africa is the region with the highest prevalence of undernourishment, affecting about one in four people, between 30%...

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Revolting food traditions

Revolting food traditions
10 January 2015

Our emotive reactions to food are incredibly powerful in guiding our culinary habits. Food can bring joy and comfort, and make us voracious to eat...

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How Greece's Economic Crisis Produced an Emerging Civil Society in Athens

How Greece's Economic Crisis Produced an Emerging Civil Society in Athens
9 January 2015

ATHENS, Greece -The Greek economic crisis has hit this historic capital city hard. But if there is a bright spot, it is the grassroots social...

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Making Art from Life in Palestine

Making Art from Life in Palestine
8 January 2015

The solo exhibition by the Palestinian-born Canadian artist features three pieces that uncover and highlight narratives of the Palestinian people...

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Market Cities: Barcelona Offers a Hopeful Glimpse of the Future

Market Cities: Barcelona Offers a Hopeful Glimpse of the Future
8 January 2015

“There’s a lot of talk about food deserts today, but what many neighborhoods really have are place deserts,” says PPS’s Steve Davies. “As a...

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How to know a destination through its cuisine

How to know a destination through its cuisine
8 January 2015

To know a city, a region or a country through its food is one of the most satisfying experiences of a journey. The own culinary dishes of a...

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Plzeň to launch year as European Capital of Culture next week

Plzeň to launch year as European Capital of Culture next week
8 January 2015

Plzen is preparing the biggest cultural event in the country for five years to celebrate Plzen as a European Capital of Culture 2015. The...

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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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