International Forum – Education, Employment and Training in Tourism

The Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union, under coordination of Ministry of Economy and Digital Transition, will organise the International Forum – Education, Employment and Training in Tourism that will take place online on 21 January 2021. Having in mind Human Resources and Qualifications as key pillars for Tourism, this Forum brings […]

Regional Gastronomy: Between Innovation and Tradition

An international expert meeting on Regional Gastronomy: Between Innovation and Tradition was organised by IGCAT, ATLAS and the Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo on May 29-30th 2014. The meeting held in Refóios do Lima attracted some 30 participants from countries including Portugal, South Africa, the United States, Thailand, New Zealand, the UK, the Netherlands, Spain,  Russia and […]

Minho launches candidacy for European Region of Gastronomy 2016

The Minho region of Northern Portugal became the first partner in the European Region of Gastronomy Programme to officially announce plans for its programme.  The event for 2016 was officially launched on May 31st 2014 at a ceremony held at the School of Agriculture at the Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo. The event was […]