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Remote Control Tourist campaign wins prestigious award for Tourism Victoria

Remote Control Tourist campaign wins prestigious award for Tourism Victoria
8 April 2014

In an internet-age twist on ‘try-before-you-buy’ marketing, would-be visitors to Victoria will be able to deploy “remote-control...

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'Gypsy food' spices up Bratislava's gastronomy

'Gypsy food' spices up Bratislava's gastronomy
7 April 2014

Though interest in gastronomy, especially in more distant, exotic cuisines, seems to be growing in Slovakia, some people may still be unfamiliar...

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Gastronomy, a key asset for our cities

Gastronomy, a key asset for our cities
6 April 2014

Gastronomy is an integral part of the cultural heritage of our cities. When the City of Lyon created Délice in 2007, our goal was to join together...

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Food Theme Park to Open in Bologna

Food Theme Park to Open in Bologna
6 April 2014

It has been referred to as the “Disneyland of food”, and it will be established in a town often considered the gastronomic capital of Italy...

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Biennial Conference LOCATION/AESTHETICS 13th ELIA Biennial Conference

Biennial Conference LOCATION/AESTHETICS 13th ELIA Biennial Conference
6 April 2014

ELIA is pleased to announce that the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and The Glasgow School of Art are hosting the 13th ELIA Biennial Conference...

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United Nations Creative Economy Report 2013 special edition

United Nations Creative Economy Report 2013 special edition
6 April 2014

The special edition of the Report focuses on creative economy at the local level in developing countries. It is co-published by UNESCO and the...

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6th ASEM Culture Ministers' Meeting (CMM6)

6th ASEM Culture Ministers' Meeting (CMM6)
4 April 2014

The Netherlands is hosting the upcoming 6th Asia-Europe Culture Ministers Meeting (ASEM CMM) to be held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on 19-21...

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The Dynamics of Innovation in the Travel Industry: Discussing case examples that guide the market

The Dynamics of Innovation in the Travel Industry: Discussing case examples that guide the market
2 April 2014

Amadeus, a major provider of a transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, argues  that innovation in travel industry is...

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City of Culture: British Council to help Hull be a global success in 2017

City of Culture: British Council to help Hull be a global success in 2017
1 April 2014

A delegation from the British Council visited the city yesterday to get an idea of how it could help make 2017 a success. The council is the...

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'Cultural hub' proposed for London's Square Mile

'Cultural hub' proposed for London's Square Mile
1 April 2014

Barbican and Museum of London propose to join forces to turn financial district into ‘exciting, accessible, open...

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Culture City of East Asia celebration held in Gwangju

Culture City of East Asia celebration held in Gwangju
31 March 2014

An opening ceremony to mark the beginning of a project to promote cultural exchanges between Korea, China and Japan was launched in Gwangju on...

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Meeting between the European-wide research network “COST – Investigating Cultural Sustainability” and the UCLG Committee on culture

Meeting between the European-wide research network “COST – Investigating Cultural Sustainability” and the UCLG Committee on culture
31 March 2014

The process to elaborate the new Agenda 21 for culture was initiated by the Committee on Culture in 2013 in Lille-Métropole, Buenos Aires and...

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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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