On the 5-7th June 2019, IGCAT´s president and co-founder Dr. Diane Dodd contributed to the UNESCO international forum held in Mazatlán, Mexico, by...
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Chefs are agents of change in the fight against hunger and malnutrition, and play an important role in inspiring people around the world to...
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Dr. Diane Dodd (IGCAT President), Dr. Edith Szivas (IGCAT Vice-President), Francisco de Calheiros (Minho, European Regions of Gastronomy 2016) and...
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“I used the best that my region can offer in terms of seasonal products to create a fresher version of the traditional Vincisgrassi dish” said...
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A new, exciting year has just started for Catalonia, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2016 that is ready to kick-start a full programme of...
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The new UNESCO Global Report 2018 entitled Re|Shaping Cultural Policies is an invaluable tool for examining the progress to date of the Convention...
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The aim of the EU-China Tourism Year (ECTY) is to increase the number of Chinese visitors to Europe, whilst encouraging sustainable tourism and...
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H.E. Ms. Eliza Jean Reid, First Lady of Iceland has been nominated as Special Ambassador for Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)...
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IGCAT and its flagship Regions of Gastronomy Platform and Award was applauded at the 2nd UNESCO/UNWTO World Conference on Culture and Tourism, as...
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Few music genres have had a considerable global impact as reggae. Reggae grew from its roots in Jamaica to influence societies and other musical...
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Needless to say, Nepal’s tourism industry has witnessed unprecedented cancellations posing a great threat to employment and the overall...
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Since 2004, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has been adding cities from around the world in its...
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