Cap Bon Crowned World Region of Gastronomy 2028

Korba, Tunisia – In a landmark achievement for Tunisian culture and tourism, the Cap Bon region has been officially recognized as the World Region of Gastronomy for 2028. This significant international distinction, awarded by the International Institute of Culinary Arts, Culture, and Tourism, not only celebrates the region's deep-rooted culinary traditions but also paves the way for it to host the prestigious World Gastronomy Summit.

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Le Cap Bon a été officiellement désigné, ce vendredi à Korba (gouvernorat de Nabeul), région mondiale de la gastronomie pour l’année 2028, dans le cadre d’une initiative internationale pilotée par l’Institut international des arts culinaires, de la culture et du tourisme.

Wahid Ben Faraj, the regional tourism commissioner in Nabeul, emphasized that this title is a testament to the concerted efforts made in valorizing Tunisia's culinary heritage. It places Cap Bon among an elite network of approximately 60 designated regions worldwide, promising an influx of international gastronomic and tourism stakeholders in the coming years. A recent evaluation mission by an international jury lauded the region's rich local heritage, diverse gastronomy, and exceptional environmental assets, with particular attention paid to the artisanal savoir-faire related to olive oil and local culinary traditions.

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Selon le commissaire régional du tourisme à Nabeul, Wahid Ben Faraj, ce titre consacre un travail de valorisation du patrimoine culinaire tunisien et place le Cap Bon au sein d’un réseau d’environ 60 régions labellisées à travers le monde.

Lamia Tamimi, executive director of the "Sawa Taste of Tunisia" initiative, highlighted the transformative potential of this designation. Cap Bon will serve as an international showcase for an entire year, hosting representatives from other recognized regions. Significantly, Cap Bon is the first African region to be integrated into this global platform, a move that dramatically enhances its international visibility and affirms Tunisia's growing influence in the global culinary landscape.

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La région est ainsi appelée à accueillir, dans les années à venir, des acteurs internationaux du secteur gastronomique et touristique.

Diana Dood, president of the International Institute of Culinary Arts, Culture, and Tourism, underscored that this recognition transcends mere gastronomy. It emphasizes the crucial role of cooperation between local and international actors in preserving and promoting cultural and food heritage. The delegation's participation in culinary workshops, where they savored Tunisian specialties like chakchouka, brik, and makroudh, further cemented the region's appeal. This accolade is a strategic step towards promoting sustainable tourism and safeguarding local heritage, supported by a robust cooperation protocol involving regional tourism bodies, educational institutions, environmental associations, and the "Sawa Taste of Tunisia" initiative.

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De son côté, la directrice exécutive de l’initiative « Sawa Taste of Tunisia », Lamia Tamimi, a indiqué que le Cap Bon deviendra une vitrine internationale pendant une année entière, accueillant des représentants des régions labellisées.