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Creating Opportunities

Creating Opportunities
15 September 2014

The hospitality industry in Malaysia has been urged to undertake initiatives to improve certification amongst its workforce. This move is...

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Plovdiv toasts European Capital of Culture 2019 success at 500m table

Plovdiv toasts European Capital of Culture 2019 success at 500m table
15 September 2014

Bulgaria’s city of Plovdiv, named by an international jury as their recommendation for European Capital of Culture 2019, toasted its success with...

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Travel & tourism sector and governments urged to work together to prevent erosion of countries' natural assets

Travel & tourism sector and governments urged to work together to prevent erosion of countries' natural assets
15 September 2014

We must walk that critical path between promoting the experience of the world’s great natural marvels, whilst protecting them for future...

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Varna considering appealing against choice of Plovdiv as 2019 European Capital of Culture

Varna considering appealing against choice of Plovdiv as 2019 European Capital of Culture
15 September 2014

Bulgaria’s Black Sea city of Varna, one of three on the shortlist for European Capital of Culture 2019 that lost out when an international jury...

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The Catalan Academy of Gastronomy begins a new stage

The Catalan Academy of Gastronomy begins a new stage
15 September 2014

The Catalan Academy of Gastronomy and Nutrition has chosen its first directors. Thus, it begins a new journey since in May, a decree of the...

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A Travel Guide for Chocolate Lovers

A Travel Guide for Chocolate Lovers
11 September 2014

Chocolate is one of the world’s most popular foods. Europeans in particular are passionate about cocoa – the chocolate industry is worth around £4...

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UCLG Culture Summit in Bilbao – March 2015

UCLG Culture Summit in Bilbao – March 2015
11 September 2014

Since its inception, culture has been at the heart of UCLG’s agenda, as can be demonstrated by the adoption of the Agenda 21 for culture, the...

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A world of gastronomy, art and unique adventures awaits passengers at Singapore Changi International Airport

A world of gastronomy, art and unique adventures awaits passengers at Singapore Changi International Airport
11 September 2014

Passengers and visitors can always look forward to an enjoyable experience at Singapore Changi Airport . Constantly rethinking the transit...

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The Leeds 2023 Conversation – Nicola Greenan

The Leeds 2023 Conversation – Nicola Greenan
11 September 2014

Even though the UK is selected to deliver an European Capital of Culture only in 2023, cities should already be thinking of bidding to obtaining...

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A magical carousel from France whirls through Plzeň – the capital of beer becomes a metropolis of European culture

A magical carousel from France whirls through Plzeň – the capital of beer becomes a metropolis of European culture
11 September 2014

One of the world’s largest artistic carousels with giant puppets spun in Western Bohemian Plzen in early September. That is how the city, famous...

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New Mexico helps communities with arts, culture and preservation

New Mexico helps communities with arts, culture and preservation
10 September 2014

Collaborating with surrounding towns, the village of Ruidoso and all of Lincoln County, a state program could bring ideas, money and exposure to...

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Liverpool can provide 'blueprint' for UK arts and culture scene

Liverpool can provide 'blueprint' for UK arts and culture scene
10 September 2014

As a successful outcome of being European Capital of Culture in 2008, Liverpool will now provide the blueprint for how the whole country should...

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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.

FOOD FILM MENU

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Robert Oliver

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

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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