ΙGCAT update..

IGCAT is an international network of experts in the fields of culture, arts, tourism and gastronomy. Collectively, we aim to empower local communities by guiding, facilitating and supporting leaders in cities, regions and cultural projects to understand the potential of their distinct food, culture, arts and sustainable tourism assets

Riga-Gauja – European Region of Gastronomy 2017 Grand Opening

3 January, 2017

Engines on, Riga-Gauja region (Latvia) is on the starting line, ready to launch its year as 2017 European Region of...More

UNESCO agree to give a formal role to civil society organisations in implementation of the 2005 Convention

15 December, 2016


Over forty representatives of civil society organisations were invited as observers to the Intergovernmental...More

Young spirituality seekers are identified as newest niche tourism group

13 December, 2016


The potential of spiritual tourism for young travellers was the subject of discussion in a workshop that concluded a...More

European Region of Gastronomy Award endorsed by EU institutions as a positive model for regional development

1 December, 2016


The European Region of Gastronomy is awarded to regions that have joined a Platform and adhere to a philosophy...More

IGCAT and East Lombardy, European Region of Gastronomy 2017 presented at 10th International Conference on Gastronomic Tourism in Athens

28 November, 2016


On 26 November, Roberta Garibaldi, member of IGCAT Board and Scientific Director of East Lombardy – European Region...More

Four provinces collaborate to attain sustainable food supply chains and integrated authentic and quality culinary offers

24 November, 2016


Four provinces under the umbrella organisation of East Lombardy, European Region of Gastronomy 2017 participated in...More

The need to safeguard and enhance quality local food and wine products

23 November, 2016


Roberta Garibaldi, scientific director of East Lombardy –European Region of Gastronomy 2017, made a compelling plea...More

Gastronomy and culture as niche products for youth-friendly tourism

23 November, 2016


Students take part in pilot #IGCAT project set to monitor new models for an educational approach to local...More

Young chefs put the spotlight on the importance of local products

17 November, 2016


The 2016 edition of the European Young Chef Award has received extensive press coverage, both inside and outside...More

Mentoring European Young Chefs – Round Table with celebrity chefs Joan Roca and Carme Ruscalleda

15 November, 2016


Yesterday, a Round Table event was held with celebrity chefs Joan Roca and Carme Ruscalleda in the Escola...More