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
In the framework of Creative Climate Leadership programme promoted by London-based charity Julie’s Bicycle and Slovenian NGO PiNA, artists and cultural professionals are invited to explore the cultural dimensions of climate change during an international five-day intensive Training Course on Creative Climate Leadership. Bringing together several expert guest speakers, the
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
Students take part in pilot #IGCAT project set to monitor new models for an educational approach to local cultures and gastronomy Hospitality students from Latvia have just received first-hand experience of sustainable European tourism offers connected to gastronomy and culture in Catalonia that is currently celebrating the title European Region of
Food ambassador Naomi Duguid explores the culinary region of Persia in her new cookbook, escorting readers through villages, markets and into people’s homes. “Taste of Persia” (Artisan Books) chronicles the rich heritage and culinary cross-influences found throughout the region that centres on Iran but includes Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Kurdistan.
The World Tourism Organization and the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Bulgaria will jointly host the International Congress on World Civilizations and Creative Tourism on 29 November – 1 December 2016 in Sofia, Bulgaria. The Congress will discuss how creative tourism can play a significant role in safeguarding
EUROPEAN REGION OF GASTRONOMY AMBASSADORS Anton Rombouts North Brabant 2018 will highlight how agrifood industries are protecting food and culture diversity.
EUROPEAN REGION OF GASTRONOMY AMBASSADORS Dzintars Kristovskis Technology and cooking is so advanced that I feel the urge to go back to the roots. Riga-Gauja 2017 European Region of Gastronomy is going to be about that.
EUROPEAN REGION OF GASTRONOMY AMBASSADORS Maurizio Zanella East Lombardy promotes food and wine tourism, with a particular attention to local cuisine and sustainable food production.
EUROPEAN REGION OF GASTRONOMY AMBASSADORS Francisco de Calheiros Minho IN aims to create synergies with other areas that share the same views on competitiveness and economic development.
EUROPEAN REGION OF GASTRONOMY AMBASSADORS Carme Ruscalleda Catalonia is committed to raising the quality of local cuisine and food products.
EUROPEAN REGION OF GASTRONOMY AMBASSADORS Montserrat Garrido Romera Sant Pol de Mar is proud to share knowledge in raising the quality of culture and gastronomy offers.
EUROPEAN REGION OF GASTRONOMY AMBASSADORS Robert Palmer European Region of Gastronomy is a pioneering project of cultural and economic significance to all regions who participate.
EUROPEAN REGION OF GASTRONOMY AMBASSADOR Wassim Hallal Aarhus/Central Denmark Region 2017 will celebrate our widespread and innovative use of local ingredients.
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
