Sicily’s year as European Region of Gastronomy 2025 has marked a defining chapter in the island’s cultural and gastronomic history, demonstrating how food heritage, sustainability, and young talent can be mobilised to create lasting international impact. In celebration of the region’s gastronomy, a legacy event was held on 13 January 2026 in
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
El lunes 30 de junio de 2025, Cataluña lanzó oficialmente la campaña «Catalunya, La Millor Cuina del Món» para marcar su título como Región Mundial de la Gastronomía otorgada por IGCAT. La presentación tuvo lugar en el emblemático Palau de la Música Catalana, reuniendo a más de 150 profesionales de
En un acontecimiento histórico para los países africanos y MENA, Cap Bon (Túnez) ha sido recibido oficialmente como candidato al Premio de la Región Mundial de la Gastronomía 2028, reforzando aún más el compromiso global de IGCAT con la diversidad, la riqueza cultural y el desarrollo inclusivo a través de
El 36º Foro Consultivo y la 12ª Asamblea General Anual de IGCAT reunieron a 42 participantes en múltiples zonas horarias. El evento unió voces globales para apoyar la diversidad alimentaria, la sostenibilidad y la cultura. Celebrado en línea, mostró los principales logros de las Regiones Mundiales de la Gastronomía premiadas
Catalonia officially launched its action plan as World Region of Gastronomy 2025. With over 50 actions to be implemented across the region and internationally over the next 12 months, this exceptional programme aims to strengthen Catalonia as a world-renowned sustainable gastronomic destination. Held on 9 December 2024 at the Time
El jurado internacional compuesto por cuatro expertos internacionales, acompañado por la presidenta de IGCAT, Diane Dodd PhD, ha considerado la candidatura de la región de Manabí para el título de Región Mundial de la Gastronomía 2026. Después de revisar el libro de candidatura, Manabí Gastronomy from the middle of the
Crete – Sense the Authentic Taste, a short film that captures the aspirations of a young, innovative chef through the proud eyes of her mother, won the 1st Prize in IGCAT’s International Food Film Menu 2024 competition. The winner from Crete, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2026, was announced together
The scenic Saimaa region, recognised as the European Region of Gastronomy 2024, recently welcomed over 30 representatives from the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts, and Tourism (IGCAT) and the World Regions of Gastronomy Platform spanning 16 different countries. During an intense week of knowledge exchange, education, and culinary exploration,
In a landmark moment for Vanuatu, the Global Regenerative Agritourism Symposium saw the signing of a protocol to support Vanuatu’s candidacy for the World Region of Gastronomy Award in 2027. This significant event was part of the symposium hosted by Regenerative Vanua in Mangaliliu Nakamal and led by Mr. Jerry Spooner, Executive Director
Catalonia, World Region of Gastronomy awarded 2025 celebrated the 2nd edition of the Bite and Mos Awards to recognise the fundamental role played by creators of food and wine digital content in promoting this type of tourism and, at the same time, value Catalonia as a leading food and wine
14 international guests from 11 awarded and candidate regions gathered in Aseer, World Region of Gastronomy awarded 2024 to celebrate the 27th World Regions of Gastronomy Platform meeting (22-25 April), exchanging best practices and knowledge with the local stakeholders. Hosted by the Culinary Arts Commission of the Ministry of Culture
