Tag: Gastronomy

• Monday, May 7th 2018 - 08:15 UTC

  Forum on gastronomy tourism organized by UNWTO, Thailand and the Basque Culinary Center

  

  Following the success of the previous editions, the Government of Thailand and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in collaboration with the Basque Culinary Center, are organizing the 4th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism, to take place from 30 May to 1 June 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand.

• Monday, January 15th 2018 - 09:09 UTC

  Macron lobbying for the French baguette as a UNESCO “intangible heritage”

  

  French baguettes could soon join Chinese calligraphy, Neapolitan pizza and Belgian beer on a global list of officially recognized cultural treasures. President Emmanuel Macron is hoping to lend some serious sway to a campaign by his country's bakers to have the iconic doughy delicacy secure a place on UNESCO's “intangible heritage” list.

• Wednesday, December 20th 2017 - 10:42 UTC

  Peru, “Best culinary destination” in the world for the sixth year running

  

  For the sixth consecutive year, Peru receives the recognition as ‘Best Culinary Destination’ in the world, while Machu Picchu was awarded as ‘Best Tourist Attraction’ by the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA), held in Phu Quoc, Vietnam.