Exploring linkages between food, well-being and sustainable tourism

Food, Well-being and Wellness Tourism were at the centre of a public seminar organised in Kuopio, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2020-2021 on 11 September, in the framework of the 7th Annual IGCAT Experts’ Meeting. The event was virtually joined by experts from all over the world who shared views on how to respond to changing consumer behaviour, the increasing inclination […]

European Regions of Gastronomy discuss opportunities in food and well-being tourism

The 7th Annual IGCAT Experts’ Meeting successfully kicked off with IGCAT webinar on Food, Well-being and Wellness Tourism in the Regions of Gastronomy, held on 10 September 2020. During the event, awarded European Regions of Gastronomy discussed policies to support and promote excellent visitor experiences related to food and well-being. By putting the spotlight on good case examples from the regions, the debate […]

Focussing on food, well-being and wellness tourism

IGCAT’s Annual Expert Meeting 2020 aims to explore how the combination of gastronomy, arts, culture and nature can contribute to health and well-being both for local citizens and discerning visitors. The meeting will be hosted by Kuopio, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2020-2021 on 9-11 September, together with a public seminar on Food, Well-being and Wellness Tourism. Experts from […]

Food Film Menu 2020 officially launched!

IGCAT has just opened a call for submissions to the Food Film Menu 2020 competition with the aim to place a spotlight on awarded and candidate Regions of Gastronomy and their culinary heritage. IGCAT launched the competition with the aim to collect short food films that will help raise awareness about the importance of cultural […]

Greener and Healthier Futures for the European Regions of Gastronomy

Policies and practices from the European Regions of Gastronomy that support local greener and healthier development as well as highlight the vital role of local gastronomy in sustainable growth, were the focus of this year’s round table organised by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) in Brussels, on 9 October 2019. […]

Changing policies through local and healthy food

Gastronomy plays a vital role in supporting community well-being and health, and many initiatives are emerging in European regions that capitalise on local food as a means to ensure and promote healthier lifestyles. However, the need is increasingly felt for new policy frameworks that highlight the importance of local gastronomy as a powerful resource to […]

Sustainable food models from the European Regions of Gastronomy

Sustainability in its wider implications is clearly emerging as an important theme in the European Regions of Gastronomy with increasing commitments to drive forward key environmental policies. This was demonstrated during the successful 17th European Region of Gastronomy Platform meeting held in Kuopio, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2020, on 17-19 June 2019. The hosting […]