IGCAT officially accepted as an Affiliate Member of UN Tourism

By obtaining the status of UN Tourism Affiliate Member, IGCAT has recently joined a network of 500 members spanning from companies to educational and research institutions, destinations and NGOs from all over the globe, committed to promote sustainable tourism development. IGCAT was officially welcomed as an Affiliate Member during the 121st Session of UN Tourism […]

Crete recommended for the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2026

An international jury comprising four experts, accompanied by IGCAT’s President, Diane Dodd, PhD, evaluated the application of the Crete region for the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2026. After reviewing the bid book, Crete: Experience the Gastronomic Magic of Simplicity submitted on December 5, 2023, the jury visited the region from May 27-31, 2024. […]

Kvarner recommended for the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2026

An international jury comprising of four international experts, accompanied by IGCAT’s President, Diane Dodd PhD considered the application of Kvarner region for the title European Region of Gastronomy 2026. After reviewing the bid book: Diversity is Beautiful submitted on 5 December 2023, the jury visited the region, 13-17 May 2024. The aim of the visit […]

Glasgow Declaration’s 2nd Global Roundtable for Tourism Climate Action

The Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism, of which IGCAT is a signatory, aims to facilitate an ongoing dialogue, sharing of best practices, and collaborative efforts among its signatories. On 14-15 May 2024 they will organise the second Global Roundtable for Tourism Climate Action. The Community of Practice for Tourism Climate Action sessions are […]

World Regions of Gastronomy build stronger connections at their 27th meeting

14 international guests from 11 awarded and candidate regions gathered in Aseer, World Region of Gastronomy awarded 2024 to celebrate the 27th World Regions of Gastronomy Platform meeting (22-25 April), exchanging best practices and knowledge with the local stakeholders. Hosted by the Culinary Arts Commission of the Ministry of Culture of Saudi Arabia, the international […]

Boosting the power of co-creation at the 10th IGCAT Experts Meeting

Gastronomy as a key to local development, cross-sectoral collaboration, engaging local communities, the importance of education and life-long learning to secure a sustainable future, were among the topics discussed at the 10th IGCAT Experts Meeting hosted by Aseer, World Region of Gastronomy awarded 2024 on 22 April 2024. Organised at King Khalid University in Abha, […]

IGCAT’s World Food Gift Challenge awards 10 top products in Aseer

In celebration of food and cultural diversity, IGCAT’s 5th World Food Gift Challenge awarded 10 unique food and food-related craft products, selected by an international jury of experts. Hosted by Aseer, World Region of Gastronomy awarded 2024, the competition put the international spotlight on local producers who manufacture fine, one-of-a-kind items related to World and […]

Catalonia World Region of Gastronomy 2025 membership campaign launched

Catalonia has launched an ambitious campaign to secure further endorsement for its World Region of Gastronomy 2025 title, a distinction that has already garnered considerable support from nearly 200 entities across various sectors. This initiative is poised to showcase Catalonia’s rich culinary heritage and elevate its status as a premier destination for gastronomic tourism. Government […]

African experts from IGCAT pave the way for the 1st African World Region of Gastronomy

Community empowerment, cultural preservation, and sustainable development were just some of the key subjects to be addressed on 25 March 2024, in a 1st meeting of African experts from the IGCAT Global Expert Network. During the meeting, renowned experts from across the African continent, including Yasmine Fofana from Côte d’Ivoire, Joyce Gyebi from Ghana, Robert Ngoun from Cameroon/France, Adhengo Boaz from Kenya, Bilel […]

NEMOS officially launches its methodological handbook for sustainability

The result of a two-year collaborative process within the Erasmus+ co-funded project NEMOS – A new educational model for acquisition of sustainability competences through service-learning, the Methodological Handbook in Food Sustainability through Service-learning aims to take a step forward in the transition towards education for sustainability, through practical and innovative educational approaches and interventions. By […]

The NEMOS project successfully concluded in Dublin

After two years, the Erasmus+ funded project NEMOS – A new educational model for acquisition of sustainability competences through service-learning, of which IGCAT is a consortium partner, has come to an end, treasuring many enriching experiences and lessons learned. The project’s final event on Education for Sustainability and the European GreenComp Framework was celebrated in […]

Catalonia 2025 shines at Alimentaria international fair

Over 25 cooking demonstrations, talks and presentations about the local culinary and gastronomic landscape took place at the Catalonia, World Region of Gastronomy awarded 2025 main space, organised by Prodeca within Alimentaria fair in Barcelona, on 18-21 March 2024. Local producers, chefs and agri-food professionals, including young talents, took the stage and contributed their knowledge, […]