It’s no secret that Greece, and especially its islands with their innovative cuisine, can offer visitors memorable gastronomic...
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The European Sweets Itineraries (ESI) is a European project co-funded by the European COSME programme which aims to offer new educational...
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Jointly nominated to receive the European Region of Gastronomy 2019 award by an independent jury, Sibiu (Romania) and South Aegean (Greece)...
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IGCAT’s proposal to develop innovative souvenirs, is being put to the test by European Regions of Gastronomy. A pilot international competition...
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IGCAT is pleased to announce a legacy for its Young Chef Award programme! Finalists from the Regions of Gastronomy, who took part in the first...
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The first European Region of Gastronomy hand-over ceremony took place on 24 January 2017, at Electra Metropolis Hotel in Athens...
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Policy-leaders from eight European Regions of Gastronomy engaged in a discussion concerning Food, tourism, and sustainability as drivers for...
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Every year the International Institute for Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism, IGCAT, embraces two to three European regions and award them the...
MoreRiga-Gauja – European Region of Gastronomy 2017 Grand Opening
Engines on, Riga-Gauja region (Latvia) is on the starting line, ready to launch its year as 2017 European Region of Gastronomy. The first Riga...
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The potential of spiritual tourism for young travellers was the subject of discussion in a workshop that concluded a project funded under the...
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On 26 November, Roberta Garibaldi, member of IGCAT Board and Scientific Director of East Lombardy – European Region of Gastronomy 2017, intervened...
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Four provinces under the umbrella organisation of East Lombardy, European Region of Gastronomy 2017 participated in Il Bontà, Cremona’s fair...
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