NEWS & UPDATES

In a significant step for the Middle East and the global gastronomy community, Jeddah–Taif has been officially welcomed as a candidate for the World Region of Gastronomy 2027 Award, joining IGCAT’s international Platform of Regions committed to sustainable, inclusive, and culturally rooted food systems. This candidacy builds on the regional legacy established by Aseer Region,

IGCAT was honoured to take part in the 40th anniversary celebration of Catalan tourism, organised by the Agència Catalana de Turisme (ACT) and held in the framework of Catalonia, World Region of Gastronomy 2025. The event opened with reflections from President Illa, highlighting this year’s significant growth in tourism while emphasising the importance

The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) is pleased to highlight the valuable exchange that took place at InnoDays 2025, an innovation event hosted by the Region of Crete, European Region of Gastronomy 2026. The event offered an excellent platform for collaboration among regions preparing or holding a Region

The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) is pleased to highlight the valuable exchange that took place at InnoDays 2025, an innovation event hosted by the Region of Crete, European Region of Gastronomy 2026. The event offered an excellent platform for collaboration among regions preparing or holding a Region

The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) is pleased to highlight the valuable exchange that took place at InnoDays 2025, an innovation event hosted by the Region of Crete, European Region of Gastronomy 2026. The event offered an excellent platform for collaboration among regions preparing or holding a Region