In tandem with the honor bestowed the Riga-Gauja Region – the title of ‘’European Gastonomy Region 2017”, Chef Dzintars Kristovskis from the restaurant ‘’Valmiermuižas vēstniecība Rīgā”, has been appointed official Ambassador. Dzintars has been a part of the profession for eleven years, marking the last four as the most fruitful. During this period, he has
IGCAT welcomed to the office, Larissa Uwase, IGCAT’s expert from Rwanda, who is breaking new ground in food and nutrition. Larissa has been recently recognised as a top female innovator in Africa at the World Economic Forum. Larissa co-owns the CARL GROUP in Kigali, Rwanda that is working to improve the health
The wine expert Maurizio Zanella, has been chosen to represent East Lombardy, European Region of Gastronomy 2017 and explain the importance of the Award to promote food and wine tourism, with a special attention on local cuisine and sustainable food production. East Lombardy, a region celebrating the title, European Region of
Conducted by the World Food Travel Association together with one of the IGCAT’s expert and Coordinator of East Lombardy, European Region of Gastronomy 2017 Roberta Garibaldi, for the italian market, the Food Travel Monitor is the first global research study for food and drink travellers has been presented in a
IGCAT has designed a summer course for students coming mainly from Latin America at EUHTSTPOl. During a 2 week intensive summer course that includes a number of modules on culinary arts and hospitality, IGCAT provides 12 hours of training in strategic events planning. The training looks at the importance of
At the end of June Roberta Garibaldi, italian expert for IGCAT, took part in the 6th ICOT conference, together with many other experts from all over the world. During the conference, important questions were addressed, such as: what have been/will be the most significant changes in tourism demand and supply?
Along with Central Denmark Region, Aarhus has been appointed European Region of Gastronomy 2017. The interest from the city’s food entrepreneus is overwhelming and by now, more than 100 events are already in the programme. At the moment, Aarhus is experiencing a gastronomical blooming with three Michelin stars, a horde
Addressing food businesses and innovators gathered together at the 2016 IFAMA World Conference, Dr. Diane Dodd, President of IGCAT told businesses to protect culture and food diversity and to recognise the importance of ‘terroir’, culture, landscape and traditions – if not for sustainable tourism, regional branding, health, nutrition, then to protect
The 8th Partner Meeting of the European Region of Gastronomy Platform, organised by IGCAT and hosted by the City of Aarhus and the FOOD Organisation, Central Denmark Region, took place between the 20 and 22 June. The meetings took place in the FOOD Office and the City Hall of Aarhus and brought together 31
On 21 June, Mr. Giorgos Hatzimarkos, Governor of the Region of the South Aegean travelled to Aarhus to announce the official candidacy of the South Aegean to be named European Region of Gastronomy in 2019. The governor was accompanied by the Vice Governor of Primary Sector, Agriculture and Regional Policy of
The European Region of Gastronomy Award ceremony for 2018 was held this morning at Aarhus Theatre in Central Denmark. The event kicked off with a warm welcome from Bent Hansen, the Chairman of Central Denmark Region and the Mayor of Aarhus, Jacob Bundsgaard. Dr Diane Dodd, President of IGCAT spoke
The members of the European Region of Gastronomy Platform were treated to three truly inspirational presentations on how companies can be successful by using ethical and sustainable ways to produce, reuse and sell food. Organic Food was the title of the first presentation by Gitte Hvoldal from Danish Organics who
IGCAT international experts – Dr. Diane Dodd (Spain), Ilona Sares (Finland) and Davinia Galea (Malta) – visited Galway, West of Ireland between the 24 and 26 May 2016, to monitor the initial take-off and progress of the programme since its successful bid to host the European Region of Gastronomy in
IGCAT is an international interdisciplinary network of experts aiming to empower and facilitate local communities to realise the potential of their distinct food, culture, arts, sustainable tourism and other local resources. This network, from different countries and disciplines (cultural and tourism managers, professors, researchers, consultants) contribute to the enrichment and
On June 1 2016, Dr. Lidia Varbanova outlined the importance of creativity, innovation and the ability to go beyond borders for entrepreneurship in the arts, cultural and food sectors. The meeting took place with IGCAT educators interested to learn what is needed to provoke and support entrepreneurship. Varbanova applauded IGCAT’s work in
The Euro-Mediterranean Food Tourism Congress in Tossa de Mar on 1 June, added a new tiwst this year when it invited IGCAT experts to participate in a programme especially designed to demonstrate culinary tourism in action. IGCAT’s participation in the congress started with a warm welcome from Mª Àngels Pujals, Tourism Councilor
