The future of the travel industry, like other sectors, lies in companies taking responsibility beyond the single bottom line and embedding the principles of sustainability into their business. Where today the myriad terms associated with sustainability (eco, pro-poor, green, and so on) reflect a fragmented collection of niches, tourism will
The list of popular expat destinations has long included Northern Europe and Switzerland, known for their happiness, famed healthcare programs, and exceptional quality of life. These countries still retain some of the top spots, but this year the top expat destination belongs to a country in the opposite hemisphere: Ecuador. READ
One of the highlights of calling Taiwan home for two years was having the special opportunity to experience the local holidays, festivals and celebrations of the island. Some of the festivals told stories of Chinese culture and ancient myths; others commemorated special events from Taiwan’s past; and still others were
Dr. Diane Dodd, director of IGCAT will lead a course for the Master in Hospitality Management at EUHT (Escuela Universitaria de Hotelería y Turismo), in Sant Pol de Mar. The course will focus on event planning and management and it will include guest lecturers such as Clara Melluish, Caroline Couret and
Croatia, where many episodes of about-to-be-launched Season 5 of Game of Thrones were filmed, is happily gearing up for a flood of Thrones-happy tourists. READ MORE…
Responsible tourism is flourishing in New York state, driven by communities passionate about their heritage, landscape and wildlife. Developing these types of community-driven tourism experiences is something New York State Division of Tourism is taking seriously, recognising that in promoting tourism which supports and celebrates local people, and preserves the
IGCAT will present at the UNWTO – BCC World Forum on Food Tourism that will be held in the Basque Culinary Center in Donostia/San Sebastian, Spain, on April 27 to 29, 2015. The main objective of the 1st UNWTO World Forum on Food Tourism is to enhance the management quality
“A tourist with disabilities is, first of all, a tourist, someone wishing to go on holidays at destinations of his or her choice. And we must consider the fact that they want to see a place of their choice without any hindrance”, said Laura, the president of the European Network on
With solar-powered hot air balloons and a new Bio-Bus fuelled by human and household waste, Bristol is going all out to fete its status as European Green Capital for 2015. READ MORE…
Dubbed the “Pop-Up Pompidou” but officially named the the Malaga Pompidou Art Centre, the new museum will be a feature of the city’s arts scene for the next five years. READ MORE…
Modern travelers seem to seek these experiences as well. In 2014, the travel industry was abuzz about the possibilities of experiential travel: living like a local (or even better, with a local), taking cooking classes, volunteering, and more. Today’s travelers seek more than amenities and creature comforts, more than getting
ROME- The Neapolitan Art of Pizza-making has been put forward as Italy’s nomination for UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List. The choice was made by the National Italian Commission (CNI) to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, ahead of the World Expo 2015. READ MORE,..
Thanks to the support of the Ajuntament de Sant Pol de Mar, IGCAT has extended its office space! This month has also seen the arrival of a dynamic and charming new team – we are pleased to welcome Davinea Galea from Malta, Nicole Lunardi and Francesca Orlandini, both postgraduate students at the University
The 2nd Art of Food: Culture and Food Diversity will take place on 1-3 July 2015 in Barcelona. This edition will look at the challenges posed by widening market. Against a backdrop of free trade agreements currently under-way between the US and EU, IGCAT experts will explore new initiatives being developed to support culture and
Loco’l a restaurant from Roy Choi and Daniel Patterson taking shape at the corner of Turk and Taylor streets, at San Francisco’s Tenderloin district. The two high-profile chefs are dedicating Loco’l to bringing wholesome, chef-created fast food to the neighborhood — and from there, to revolutionizing the fast-food industry in America. To
Conflict Kitchen is an eatery that is also a not-for-profit experimental public art project based in the center of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the United States. It encourages dialogue and promotes peace and coexistence through the food it serves from countries with which the U.S. is in conflict. Simply put, it
