The number of people in Latin America and the Caribbean living in extreme poverty could surpass 83 million this year due to the impacts of the...
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The World Food Programme has warned that the COVID-19 pandemic could cause one of the worst food crises since World War II. It predicts a doubling...
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With a focus on how to ensure survival of hospitality, tourism, events and culture related businesses in the economic and social crisis generated...
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To mark World Environment Day, the One Planet Sustainable Tourism Programme led by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) announces its new vision...
MoreTourism Manifesto welcomes EC’s package on Tourism and Transport
Following the publication of the European Commission’s guidance on how to safely resume travel and reboot Europe’s tourism in 2020 and beyond, the...
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The Asia-Pacific region is one of the world’s most ethnically and culturally diverse regions. It is also one of its most biodiverse. Yet local...
MoreLithuanian capital to be turned into vast open-air cafe
Vilnius gives public space to bars and cafes to allow physical distancing during lockdown Lithuania’s capital, Vilnius, has announced plans to...
MoreNew Zealand calls for thousands of new ‘green’ jobs in bold comeback plan
“Rampant deforestation, uncontrolled expansion of agriculture, intensive farming, mining and infrastructure development, as well as the...
MoreWorld solidarity for F&B to recover from Covid-19
The Covid-19 disaster and its impact on people’s lives and Food&Beverage businesses (particularly in the fields of tourism, culture...
MoreRegions of Gastronomy: a force for good when they work together
In light of the significant impact that the current coronavirus crisis is having on their communities, the European Regions of Gastronomy guided...
MoreFocussing on food, well-being and wellness tourism
IGCAT’s Annual Expert Meeting 2020 aims to explore how the combination of gastronomy, arts, culture and nature can contribute to health and...
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