INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GASTRONOMY,CULTURE,ARTS AND TOURISM,update

 

IGCAT Newsletter First Quarter 2021 IGCAT VOICE

Wine tourism as a form of cultural tourism is closely linked with local traditions and gastronomy and is particularly important in the promotion of European identity. 2020 represented a great tragedy for the tourism and hospitality sector and 2021 is maintaining the burden of the pandemic crisis. Despite this we need to look positively at a future vaccinated world and deal with our presently armoured borders.

In this context, the Iter Vitis Cultural Itinerary of the Council of Europe has continued to work (albeit virtually) across borders in order to make obstacles become an opportunity. The philosophy of the cultural routes of the Council of Europe fits very well with the values and principles enshrined in IGCAT's work. We know that by working together across sectors and borders we can find solutions to many of our territory's challenges. The fact of being part of an international network represents an added-value for the member countries even more in these times of difficulty. Our 20 member countries have been able to count on each other to exchange winning practices, support each other and launch programs of adaptation of tourist accommodation to the highest standards. Iter Vitis has been proud to find new hard working members in emerging wine and gastronomy tourism destinations. We have been especially delighted by cooperation in the Caucasian countries, where our partners in Azerbaijan, Armenia, Russia and Georgia have worked together to improve their own wine tourism products but also to increase safe proximity tourism, becoming an inspiring pilot for all our members. Gastronomy goes hand in hand with viticulture and the development of wine, cultural and food itineraries is unveiling a new generation of gastronomic ambassadors. As well as being an active member of Iter Vitis, Georgia would be an excellent candidate as a World Region of Gastronomy in the future. Emanuela Panke IGCAT Expert President - Iter Vitis Les Chemins de la vigne en Europe

IGCAT News

IGCAT announces 2nd European Food Gift Challenge 8 March 2021 - The European Food Gift Challenge 2nd edition will take place in Coimbra Region, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2021-2022, on 23 July 2021. IGCAT’s acclaimed contest will bring together top-quality food and crafts products from the European Region … Read more

European Young Chef Award 2021 call officially launched 3 March 2021 - IGCAT has officially announced the European Young Chef Award 2021 that will take place in the renovated Municipal Market of Braga in Minho, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2016, on 23-24 November 2021. Under the theme Innovation on Traditi … Read more

Call open for the Food Film Menu 2021! 17 February 2021 - After a successful first edition in 2020, IGCAT has opened a new call for submissions to the Food Film Menu 2021 competition to collect short food films that showcase awarded and candidate Regions of Gastronomy and their culinary herit … Read more

Europe’s travel & tourism sector welcomes Digital Green Certificate proposal 17 March 2021 - Over 60 travel and tourism organisations, including IGCAT, express their support for the European Commission’s initiative and call to ensure swift implementation in time for summer 2021. The European Tourism Manifesto alliance strongly welcomes the Euro … Read more

News from the World Regions of Gastronomy

Miniseries uncover Kuopio’s taste gems 25 March 2021 – The flavours of Kuopio, awarded European Region of Gastronomy 2020-2021 by IGCAT, are the protagonists of Battle of Tastes – Nordic Food Adventure in Savo (Makumittelö in Finnish), a short web series that promotes the Nordic diet through Finnish top- … Read more

New book collection celebrates Slovenia’s landscapes and food 12 March 2021 – Within the framework of its title year, Slovenia, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2021 has announced the publication of Gastronomy of Slovenia, a unique four-book collection aimed to celebrate and give international visibility to the local culinary heritage. Authored by IGCAT Expert … Read more

Coimbra fosters innovation in gastronomy tourism 11 March 2021 – Boosting innovative entrepreneurship in the food tourism sector is one of the main focuses of Coimbra Region, European Region of Gastronomy 2021 awarded by IGCAT. In February 2021, the region opened a new call for the Tourism Creative Factory (TCF) initiative that this year is organised under the the … Read more

Hundreds of students for the Trøndelag Food Manifesto 11 February 2021 – 1500 students from 50 middle schools across Trondheim-Trøndelag, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2022 took part in the celebrations for the 10th anniversary of the Trøndelag Food Manifesto, on 11 February 2021. Developed to highlight the region’s food heritage, the Trøndelag Food Manife … Read more

Joan Roca endorses Menorca’s gastronomy APP – Oliaigua 9 February 2021 – Menorca, awarded European Region of Gastronomy 2022 by IGCAT has launched Oliaigua, a digital magazine promoting the food scene and culture of the island. Edited by the Island Council of Menorca in three languages (Catalan, Spanish and English), this … Read more

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EESC - Section for Employment, Social Affairs and Citizenship:Έγκριση της γνωμοδότησης της ΕΟΚΕ SOC / 660 "Προκλήσεις της τηλεργασίας"

 

Dear Madam,Dear Sir,At its 559th plenary session, held on 24 and 25 March 2021, the European Economic and Social Committee adopted the following opinion, available in all language versions:   SOC/660- Challenges of Teleworking: organization of working time, work life balance and the right to disconnect The pandemic expedited the shift to teleworking, and it became essential in tackling the health crisis. Lessons learned from the pandemic could lead to regulations in the EU and in the Member States be amended and new regulations created so as to promote the positive aspects of telework and protect the fundamental rights of workers. The Member States, with the involvement of the social partners, need to ensure that there is an appropriate national framework for teleworking, setting out the rules of play for companies and workers interested in adopting this form of work. Aurel Laurenţiu Plosceanu President of the Section for  Employment, Social Affairs and Citizenship (SOC) Chère Madame, Cher Monsieur,   Lors de sa 559ème session plénière des 24 et 25 mars 2021, le Comité économique et social européen a adopté l'avis suivant, disponible dans toutes les versions linguistiques:   SOC/660 - Défis du télétravail: organisation du temps de travail, équilibre entre vie professionnelle et vie privée et droit à la déconnexion La pandémie a accéléré le passage au télétravail et est devenue essentielle pour faire face à la crise sanitaire. Les enseignements tirés de la pandémie pourraient conduire à modifier la réglementation dans l’UE et dans les États membres et à créer de nouveaux règlements afin de promouvoir les aspects positifs du télétravail et de protéger les droits fondamentaux des travailleurs. Les États membres, avec la participation des partenaires sociaux, doivent veiller à ce qu’il existe un cadre national approprié pour le télétravail, qui définisse les règles de jeu pour les entreprises et les travailleurs intéressés par l’adoption de cette forme de travail.   Aurel Laurenţiu Plosceanu  Président de la section spécialisée Emploi, affaires sociales et citoyenneté (SOC)

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