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Tourism, gastronomy and wine are inseparable in Europe

Tourism, gastronomy and wine are inseparable in Europe
3 December 2019

An international conference of the Iter Vitis European Cultural Route, took place in Motovun, Istria County on November 14-16, where IGCAT’s...

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European cultural heritage to be celebrated with campaign

European cultural heritage to be celebrated with campaign
20 December 2017

THOUSANDS of initiatives and celebrations are set to begin across Europe to raise awareness of the diversity of European history and culture. The...

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Paris Will Permanently Remove All The Love Locks on Pont Des Arts Bridge

Paris Will Permanently Remove All The Love Locks on Pont Des Arts Bridge
2 June 2015

There’s no love lost between Paris and the tourists who leave padlocks, famously called “love locks,” on the city’s Pont...

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Does Italy care enough about its crumbling artistic treasure?

Does Italy care enough about its crumbling artistic treasure?
22 April 2015

Italy is home to the most UNESCO world heritage sites and offers a phenomenal amount of artistic gems, including archaeological areas, monuments...

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HEART’s SHAPING 24 wins EU Prize for Cultural Heritage

HEART’s SHAPING 24 wins EU Prize for Cultural Heritage
14 April 2014

The pioneering cultural heritage tourism initiative SHAPING 24 – the project that links the iconic Norwich 12 buildings with 12 heritage...

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Anglos would 'be upset if Gallic gastronomy died'

Anglos would 'be upset if Gallic gastronomy died'
24 March 2014

French gastronomy is so unique that Unesco took the step of ganting it heritage status. But times are changing it seems and French culinary habits...

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Tradition for Tomorrow – Celebrating Nordic Folk Music & Dance, Festival – Conference – Workshops20-23 August 2014 in Akureyri, Iceland

Tradition for Tomorrow – Celebrating Nordic Folk Music & Dance, Festival – Conference – Workshops20-23 August 2014 in Akureyri, Iceland
17 March 2014

Tradition for Tomorrow presents Nordic music and dance through performances, workshops, jam sessions, lectures and discussions. Each Nordic...

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Joan Roca

Joan Roca is founder and head chef of 3-Michelin-starred restaurant El Celler de Can Roca and was named World Best Chef in 2017 and 2018.

FOOD FILM MENU

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Robert Oliver

Robert Oliver is founder of television media-led movement “Pacific Island Food Revolution” promoting local and healthy eating in the South Pacific.

WORLD FOOD GIFT CHALLENGE

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Ana Roš

Ana Roš is head chef and co-owner of 3-Michelin-starred restaurant Hiša Franko and was named World Best Female Chef in 2017.

IGCAT AMBASSADOR IN CATALONIA 2025

Ramon Sentmartí

Consultant in the Agri-Food sector and former Managing Director at PRODECA, Ramon is currently part of IGCAT Executive Board.

EUROPEAN REGION OF GASTRONOMY AMBASSADOR

Robert Palmer

Expert consultant in the cultural sector and former Director of Culture and Cultural and Natural Heritage at the Council of Europe.

IGCAT AMBASSADOR IN CATALONIA 2025

Blanca Cros i Moll

Expert in tourism and Head of European Programmes & International Relations at the Catalan Tourist Board.

EUROPEAN REGION OF GASTRONOMY AMBASSADOR

Francisco de Calheiros

Minho IN aims to create synergies with other areas that share the same views on competitiveness and economic development.

IGCAT AMBASSADOR IN CATALONIA 2025

Lluís Serra

Director of EUHT StPOL, the inspiration behind the European Young Chef Award and supporter of the first two editions in Catalonia.

IGCAT HONORARY AMBASSADOR IN SOUTH AEGEAN 2019

George Hatzimarkos

Governor of South Aegean, European Region of Gastronomy 2019 and a strong supporter of local culinary and cultural heritage.

IGCAT HONORARY AMBASSADOR

Votausi Mackenzie-Reur

Chairlady of Regenerative Vanua with over 30 years experience in empowering and inspiring local communities in Vanuatu to make good food choices.

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9 October 2024

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