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 Tourism Manifesto statement on harmonised travel restrictions

The European Tourism Manifesto alliance, the voice of the European travel and tourism sector, calls on Member States to urgently agree on harmonised travel restrictions and ensure swift implementation to help the sector survive this unprecedented crisis. The European Tourism Manifesto alliance applauds renewed efforts of the European Commission as well as the initiative from the German […]

Rethinking sustainable tourism after Covid-19

With a focus on how to ensure survival of hospitality, tourism, events and culture related businesses in the economic and social crisis generated by the coronavirus pandemic, President of IGCAT and Executive Director of the World Regions of Gastronomy Platform, Diane Dodd, PhD offered a series of three online lectures organised by CISP, as part of the CROSSDEV project. The aim of the lectures was to […]

“Sustainability as the New Normal” a vision for the future of tourism

To mark World Environment Day, the One Planet Sustainable Tourism Programme led by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) announces its new vision for global tourism– growing better, stronger, and balancing the needs of people, planet and prosperity. The One Planet Vision for the Responsible Recovery of the Tourism Sector builds on the UNWTO Global Guidelines to Restart […]

Tourism Manifesto welcomes EC’s package on Tourism and Transport

Following the publication of the European Commission’s guidance on how to safely resume travel and reboot Europe’s tourism in 2020 and beyond, the European Tourism Manifesto alliance published an official statement to applaud this initiative that recognises the vital role the travel and tourism sector plays in the European economy and employment. As member organisation […]

New Zealand calls for thousands of new ‘green’ jobs in bold comeback plan

“Rampant deforestation, uncontrolled expansion of agriculture, intensive farming, mining and infrastructure development, as well as the exploitation of wild species have created a ‘perfect storm’ for the spillover of diseases from wildlife to people.” Now, the real question is how do we make things right in the world, while avoiding the mistakes that brought us […]

World solidarity for F&B to recover from Covid-19

The Covid-19 disaster and its impact on people’s lives and Food&Beverage businesses (particularly in the fields of tourism, culture, hotels, restaurants, community life, etc.) was the subject of the World Leadership Conference (WLC) on Monday 27 April 2020 hosted by Indonesia. WLC consists of entrepreneurs and top leaders in their fields from all over the […]

Tourism Manifesto calls for support to the European tourism sector

The European Tourism Manifesto alliance recently published a statement urging the European Commission and national governments to adopt supportive measures to limit the COVID-19 outbreak’s impact on the European tourism sector. As a member organisation of the alliance, IGCAT supports the Manifesto’s call for mitigating measures which span from temporary state aids, easy access to […]

Tourism, gastronomy and wine are inseparable in Europe

An international conference of the Iter Vitis European Cultural Route, took place in Motovun, Istria County on November 14-16, where IGCAT’s President was a key note speaker. The From heritage to brand conference, held as part of the Iter Vitis European Cultural Route General Assembly, brought together more than 200 experts, tourism employees, winemakers and […]

Trondheim-Trøndelag presents bid to be European Region of Gastronomy 2022

Trondheim and the mid-Norway region Trøndelag officially presented their candidature bid to receive the title European Region of Gastronomy 2022 in the presence of Alin-Adrian Nica, First Vice-Chairman of the SEDEC Commission, European Committee of the Regions and a public audience during an event hosted by IGCAT in Brussels. South Saami yoiker, Marja Mortenssen and […]

Travel industry: Managing sustainable tourism growth in Europe

Delegates at the Conference on Managing Sustainable Tourism Growth in Europe, organized this week by the European Travel Commission (ETC), were faced with an urgent call to achieve a balance between the needs of the tourism industry, travelers, local communities and the environment if they are to succeed now and in the future. That was […]

Sustainable tourism: a new International Standard for accommodation providers

Not only is tourism growing by the day, it is an industry that promotes understanding and peace between countries and cultures, provides millions of jobs and is ideally placed to contribute directly to many of the United Nations’ 17 sustainability goals. Accommodation facilities are central to any tourism activity and therefore hold immense potential for improving […]