On 26 April 2017, in the framework of the 4th Annual IGCAT Experts Meeting on Smart and Sustainable Destinations: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities (25-26 April 2017), IGCAT Experts gathered at EUHT ST Pol University School in Sant Pol de Mar (Barcelona) to discuss the organisation’s Strategy Plan for 2017-2020. Dr. Diane
The emblematic Palau Robert in the heart of Barcelona was the setting for the prestigious closing ceremony of Catalonia – European Region of Gastronomy 2016 (C’REG 2016) on 24 April 2017. The event coincided with the end of 2016 Any de la Gastronomia i l’Enoturisme (Year of Gastronomy and Wine Tourism) promoted by the
The Italian edition of Vanity Fair magazine talked about the opening event of East Lombardy – European Region of Gastronomy 2017 involving the cities of Bergamo, Brescia, Cremona and Mantua. The presentation of the project took place in the framework of the Identità Golose gastronomic congress in Milan on 4-6
IGCAT took part in the 3rd edition of the Parabere Forum, held on 5-6 March 2017 at the historical building of the University of Barcelona. As “an independent international platform featuring women’s views and voices on major food issues,” Parabere Forum “is committed to improving the state of gastronomy, food,
It’s no secret that Greece, and especially its islands with their innovative cuisine, can offer visitors memorable gastronomic experiences. However, in tourism as in cooking, good ingredients alone are not enough for success. Knowledge, effective promotion, improved practices and improved products are key to winning the market when it comes
In the framework of the 10th Regions of Gastronomy Platform meeting, hosted by South Aegean on the island of Rhodes on 26 and 27 January, a Sponsorship Workshop was offered to the members in the prestigious Regional Council Chamber, at the palace of South Aegean region. Sponsorship expert and Public
The Regions of Gastronomy celebrated their 10th partner meeting on Rhodes island in the South Aegean region of Greece on 26 and 27 January 2017. The meeting gathered representatives of ten European regions that have committed to the principles of working in a Platform, organised by IGCAT to support sustainable development.
IGCAT’s proposal to develop innovative souvenirs, is being put to the test by European Regions of Gastronomy. A pilot international competition took place on 25 January 2017 at the Electra Metropolis Hotel in Athens. Eight Regions of Gastronomy Platform partners brought samples of innovative souvenirs, identified as hand-made or artisanal products.
The first European Region of Gastronomy hand-over ceremony took place on 24 January 2017, at Electra Metropolis Hotel in Athens, Greece. Catalonia (Spain) and Minho (Portugal), 2016 European Regions of Gastronomy, passed the baton to 2017 winners: Aarhus-Central Denmark Region(Denmark), East Lombardy (Italy), and Riga-Gauja region (Latvia), officially awarded the title at a ceremony in Expo Milan in October
Every year the International Institute for Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism, IGCAT, embraces two to three European regions and award them the title European Region of Gastronomy. Winners are chosen based on their approach and attitude to food following ingredients from the first shoots in the field to the family
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 Street Food Festival – Winter Edition is the unique and unprecedented gourmet event chosen for the grand opening, inaugurating a series of exciting initiatives organized by
On 26 November, Roberta Garibaldi, member of IGCAT Board and Scientific Director of East Lombardy – European Region of Gastronomy 2017, intervened in the 10th Gastronomic Tourism Conference which took place in Athens. Starting with an introduction on main current gastronomic trends, she then presented the European Region of Gastronomy project and
Four provinces under the umbrella organisation of East Lombardy, European Region of Gastronomy 2017 participated in Il Bontà, Cremona’s fair for Italian gastronomic excellence, 11-14 November 2016. This was the 14th edition of Il BonTà, that strives to support gastronomic excellence on crafted and home-made food produce. The four provinces stregthened
Roberta Garibaldi, scientific director of East Lombardy –European Region of Gastronomy 2017, made a compelling plea to safeguard and enhance quality local food and wine products such as Slow Food Presidia, as well as culinary traditions, to support a sustainable food supply chain and an integrated and authentic tourist offer. Her
The first edition of the European Young Chef Award, organised by IGCAT in November 2016 at EUHT StPOL hospitality school in Sant Pol de Mar Barcelona, raised a strong interest in international and national Spanish press, also thanks to the presence of celebrity chef Joan Roca as Chair of the
Catalan Michelin-starred chefs Joan Roca and Carme Ruscalleda offered advice to and shared their experiences with European Young Chef Award 2016 finalists in a Round Table following the competition, explaining how they support and nurture young culinary talents. The event took place in Sant Pol de Mar, Barcelona at EUHT
