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Marina Simião – Brazil

Marina Simião – Brazil
28 January 2016

Marina Simião has been working since 2000 in the tourism and culture sectors having by now extensive…

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Le Minh Tuan – Vietnam

Le Minh Tuan – Vietnam
28 January 2016

He was recruited to the HUE University as a lecturer in Tourism Marketing and Sustainable development…

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Mary Miller – Norway

Mary Miller – Norway
28 January 2016

Mary Miller began her career as a concert violinist, before becoming Music Editor for Scotland’s national…

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Prof. Satu Miettinen – Finland

Prof. Satu Miettinen – Finland
28 January 2016

Doctor of Arts works as a Professor of Applied Art and Design at the University of Lapland. Previously she has…

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Rosario Scarpato – Italy

Rosario Scarpato – Italy
27 January 2016

Rosario is an author and a television and multimedia director. He is also in promotion and big events. He lives and…

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Dr. Daniela Jelincic – Croatia

Dr. Daniela Jelincic – Croatia
14 January 2016

Dr. Daniela Angelina Jelincic is Senior Research Advisor at the Institute for Development and International Relations…

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Dag Hartman – Sweden

Dag Hartman – Sweden
14 January 2016

Dag Hartman is Senior Advisor and Regional Expert for International Projects at Region of Jämtland Härjedalen…

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Dr. Danuta Glondys – Poland

Dr. Danuta Glondys – Poland
14 January 2016

Dr. Danuta Glondys is a Lecturer at the Institute of Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Management and Social Communication…

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Prof. Roberta Garibaldi – Italy

Prof. Roberta Garibaldi – Italy
14 January 2016

Roberta Garibaldi is a Professor of Tourism Management and Marketing at the University of Bergamo (Italy)…

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Dr. Aleš Gacnik – Slovenia

Dr. Aleš Gacnik – Slovenia
14 January 2016

Dr. Aleš Gacnik is Associate Professor and Head of Department of Cultural Tourism and Cultural Heritage at the Faculty of…

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Martyn Bould – Cayman Islands

Martyn Bould – Cayman Islands
14 January 2016

Martyn Bould MBE is a founding board member of the National Gallery for the Cayman Islands and was recognised…

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Prof. Janez Bogataj – Slovenia

Prof. Janez Bogataj – Slovenia
13 January 2016

Prof. Janez Bogataj is Honorary Professor at the University of Ljubljana and author of several publications on gastronomy…

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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

Managing Director of PRODECA, key stakeholder and supporter of Catalonia, World Region of Gastronomy 2025.

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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