29 December 2021 – 2021 has been another fruitful year for the European Region of Gastronomy Award and Platform that celebrated their fifth anniversary with more international coverage than ever!
The extensive international media coverage this years is testament to the work, dedication, values and principles underlining the awarded and candidate European Regions of Gastronomy, that are all committed to sustainable tourism and the promotion of food and cultural diversity to better the well-being of local citizens.
Here are just some of the most outstanding examples from major international publications that explain why the European Regions of Gastronomy are unmissable destinations.
Enjoy reading!
Trondheim-Trøndelag, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2022
- The 22 Best Places to Go in 2022 – CN Traveler
- 25 brilliant European city breaks for winter – The Times
- 4 fantastic foodie breaks in Europe – The Times
Menorca, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2022
- The 22 Best Places to Go in 2022 – CN Traveler
- The best holiday destinations for 2022 – CN Traveller
- Why Menorca is the ultimate island for food lovers – The Telegraph
- Best short-haul destinations for 2022 – The Times
Coimbra Region, European Regions of Gastronomy awarded 2021
- 4 fantastic foodie breaks in Europe – The Times
- Coimbra becomes European Region of Gastronomy in 2021 – Travel Tomorrow
Slovenia, European Regions of Gastronomy awarded 2021
- Ljubljana Is Capturing the Attention of Food Lovers Everywhere—Here’s Where to Go – CN Traveler
- How Slovenia’s dining scene upped its game – The Independent
- A Gourmet Guide To Slovenia, Europe’s Most Underrated Food Destination – Forbes
- Welcome to our 2022 Best in Travel list – Lonely Planet
- How to spend a weekend in Maribor, Slovenia – National Geographic
- Ana Roš: The chef who put Slovenia on the map – BBC News
- 8 Bucket-List Vacations For Wine Lovers – Forbes
- How we’ll travel in 2021 – The Financial Times
- 20 fantastic foodie holidays – The Times
Sibiu, European Regions of Gastronomy awarded 2019
- 6 Must visit European Cities Post Covid19 – The Washington Independent
South Aegean, European Regions of Gastronomy awarded 2019
- Sea and Sun, and So Much More – The South Aegean Welcomes the World – The National Herald
North Brabant, European Regions of Gastronomy awarded 2018
- 18 Best Restaurants in Eindhoven & North Brabant – Arrival Guides
Aarhus-Central Denmark, European Regions of Gastronomy awarded 2017
- The Most Beautiful Places in Scandinavia, from Norway’s Fjords to Denmark’s Renaissance Castles – CN Traveler
About the European and World Regions of Gastronomy
Candidate and awarded European and World Regions of Gastronomy, guided by IGCAT, are working together to strengthen food security through the celebration of distinctive food cultures; create employment by stimulating creativity and gastronomic innovation; nourish children and adults through culinary and cultural education; drive environmental sustainability in tourism, hospitality and agricultural sectors; support balance and sustainable tourism practices; highlight and support expertise from within rural and urban communities, creating connections and sharing good practises; and contribute to community health and well-being.
About IGCAT
IGCAT aims to empower local communities by raising awareness of the importance to protect and promote distinct regional food, culture, arts and natural assets as part of sustainable and balanced tourism and development strategies. This is essential to safeguard our planet, health, wellness and local economies.
IGCAT is a non-profit institute established in 2012, working with regional stakeholder consortiums in the fields of gastronomy, culture, arts and tourism. It counts on the expertise of a worldwide network of experts and works in partnership with specialised intergovernmental organisations.
IGCAT founded the European and the World Region of Gastronomy Award and is the official secretariat for the European and World Regions of Gastronomy Platform. Furthermore, the Institute has developed the European Young Chef Award, the European Food Gift Challenge, the Top Websites for Foodie Travelers and the Food Film Menu.