UN Tourism and the Basque Culinary Center (BCC) have released Good Practices in the Development of Gastronomy Tourism, a publication highlighting how eight global destinations, including Brazil, Canada, Chile, Slovenia, Spain, and Mexico, have successfully applied the 2019 UN Tourism & BCC Guidelines to strengthen culinary identity, enhance competitiveness, and
On World Nutrition Day 2026, QU Dongyu, Director-General of the FAO, highlighted that food security depends not just on production but on availability, accessibility, affordability, and quality of nutritious food. Speaking at the high-level event “Delivering as One for Coherent Nutrition Action” during Rome Nutrition Week 2026, he stressed the
Food, culture, and education have the power to transform communities – and on 12 May 2026, ALECSO Director-General Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ould Amar met with IGCAT President Dr. Diane Dodd and Lamia Temimi (Coordinator of Cap Bon’s World Region of Gastronomy 2028 bid) spark a new chapter in the partnership between ALECSO and IGCAT, reaffirming their commitment to using
From 19–22 May 2026, UNESCO’s Africa Week will shine a spotlight on water, youth, culture, and sustainable development across the continent. This dynamic event, hosted at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, featured conferences, high-level panels, youth activities, exhibitions, cinema, gastronomy, a book fair, and a gala, all designed to foster dialogue
Despite geopolitical challenges, Europe’s tourism sector showed remarkable resilience in early 2026, with international tourist arrivals rising by 5.6% and overnight stays up by 5.5% compared to 2025. This growth was powered by strong intra-regional demand and Europe’s reputation as a safe and attractive destination. Northern Europe led the way
The UN Tourism has opened applications for the Best Tourism Villages 2026 initiative, recognizing outstanding rural destinations worldwide, which the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) is pleased to share. Since its launch in 2021, the programme has received over 1,000 applications from 100 countries, building a global network of 319
The International Institute of Gastronomy, Arts, Culture and Tourism (IGCAT) believes that sustainable food systems start from the ground up. That’s why we are proud to spotlight Slow Food in Africa, an incredible initiative that has grown a network of over 3,700 active gardens since 2011. These gardens are more
Organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food of Slovenia, the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) proudly supports and promotes the Golden Bee Award 2026, the highest national accolade recognizing outstanding achievements in the protection of bees and other pollinators. This award celebrates innovation, research, and initiatives
At European Tourism Day, a clear message emerged: the future of European travel depends on better balance, smarter investment, and a decisive shift toward regenerative models. A new EU Task Force report on “unbalanced tourism” reveals how visitor flows are heavily concentrated in specific destinations and seasons, creating pressure in
Galicia’s “living seed library,” managed by the Misión Biológica de Galicia (MBG), is helping restore agricultural biodiversity by conserving and reintroducing more than 3,000 local varieties of cereals and legumes. Preserved under controlled conditions near Pontevedra, these seeds act as a safeguard against climate change, pests, and plant disease while remaining actively
La Plastic Free Foundation ha publicado su Informe de Impacto 2025, destacando los logros globales de Plastic Free July. En 2025, se estima que participaron 174 millones de personas en 190 países , es decir, alrededor del 16% de los consumidores globales. Los participantes redujeron significativamente los residuos, reduciendo una
Una nueva iniciativa global, Tourism Food for Good, la Fundación TUI Care y el Centro para la Resiliencia y el Desarrollo Sostenible (CRSD) de la Universidad de Cambridge ha lanzado una nueva iniciativa global para remodelar la forma en que se producen, obtienen y consumen los alimentos en toda la
La Bóveda Global de Semillas de Svalbard dio la bienvenida a más de 21,000 nuevas muestras de semillas de 20 bancos de germoplasma de todo el mundo, incluidos depósitos por primera vez de Filipinas y Perú. Este depósito número 68 eleva la colección total a 1,38 millones de muestras, reforzando
La UNESCO ha publicado el Marco de Estadísticas Culturales 2025, Parte II, que introduce una guía de clasificación completa destinada a mejorar la medición y el análisis de los fenómenos culturales a nivel mundial. Este marco actualizado proporciona definiciones e indicadores estandarizados en varios dominios culturales, incluido el patrimonio cultural,
La sesión reunió a expertos mundiales para revisar un borrador de informe reestructurado, que ahora presenta un diseño más conciso y orientado a problemas de 10 capítulos. Los debates se centraron en tres secciones temáticas que mapean los principales desafíos del sistema alimentario mundial y un marco metodológico revisado que
En su intervención en el Foro Mundial de la Economía del Turismo en Macao, Gloria Guevara, Asesora Especial Principal del Ministerio de Turismo de Arabia Saudita, pidió un cambio transformador en el sector turístico mundial. Enfatizó la necesidad de redefinir el papel del turismo más allá del ocio, posicionándolo como
