(IN SHORT) UN Tourism hosted its first Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, with support from the Basque Culinary Center and the patronage of the First Lady of Zimbabwe, Dr. Auxillia C. Mnangagwa. The event gathered 200 delegates from 33 countries to discuss leveraging gastronomy for sustainable tourism. Key discussions included funding, innovation, and promoting Africa’s culinary heritage. Highlights included the UN Tourism Regional Gastronomy Pitch Challenge and the appointment of four new UN Tourism Ambassadors for Responsible Tourism. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed to establish the Zimbabwe International Tourism Academy for the Culinary Arts. The next forum will be held in Tanzania.
(PRESS RELEASE) Zimbabwe, Africa, 2024-Jul-30— /Travel PR News/ — UN Tourism held its inaugural Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, highlighting the continent’s rich culinary heritage and its potential to boost sustainable tourism. The event, patronized by the First Lady of Zimbabwe, Dr. Auxillia C. Mnangagwa, and in collaboration with the Basque Culinary Center, attracted around 200 delegates from 33 countries, including 11 Ministers and Deputy Ministers, along with representatives from the African Union, SADC, and FAO.
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Next Edition: The second Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa will be held in Tanzania.
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