{"id":4611,"date":"2025-12-11T11:43:31","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T11:43:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unpr-rse.ro\/?p=4611"},"modified":"2025-12-11T12:43:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T12:43:08","slug":"unpr-rse-si-flavours-of-dobrogea-invita-site-urile-si-platformele-digitale-sa-participe-la-competitia-internationala-top-foodie-websites-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unpr-rse.ro\/en\/2025\/12\/11\/unpr-rse-si-flavours-of-dobrogea-invita-site-urile-si-platformele-digitale-sa-participe-la-competitia-internationala-top-foodie-websites-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UNPR-RSE and Flavours of Dobrogea invites websites and digital platforms to participate in the international competition \u201cTop Foodie Websites 2026\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4611\" class=\"elementor elementor-4611\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element 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.elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dobrogea is advancing in its candidature for the title of <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/flavoursofdobrogea.com\"><b><i>European Region of Gastronomy 2029<\/i><\/b><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the promotion of local experiences through digital platforms is becoming an essential element in strengthening this effort.<\/span><\/i><\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this context, we invite <\/span><\/i><b><i>websites, blogs, apps and digital projects<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the region that promote gastronomy, culture and responsible tourism to apply for the prestigious international competition <\/span><\/i><b><i>Top Foodie Websites 2026<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, organized by the <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/igcat.org\/\"><b><i>IGCAT \u2013 International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udd17 Official details: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topfoodiewebsites.org\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.topfoodiewebsites.org\/<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p><h3><b><i>What is the \u201cTop Foodie Websites\u201d competition?<\/i><\/b><\/h3><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top Foodie Websites is a global programme dedicated to recognising outstanding digital projects that promote:<\/span><\/i><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">local gastronomy,<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">culture and heritage,<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">authentic visitor experiences,<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">esponsible and sustainable tourism.<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The purpose of the competition is to offer international visibility to projects that create bridges between <\/span><\/i><b><i>local producers<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><\/i><b><i>artisans<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><\/i><b><i>independent businesses<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><\/i><b><i>guides<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><\/i><b><i>tour operators<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and visitors from around the world.<\/span><\/i><\/p><h3><b><i>Who can participate?<\/i><\/b><\/h3><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligible participants include <\/span><\/i><b><i>websites and digital initiatives<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (websites, blogs, apps) that promote experiences such as:<\/span><\/i><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wine or local product tastings<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visits to farms and producers<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cooking classes and culinary demonstrations<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gastronomic routes<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">craft workshops<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">markets, fairs, or festivals<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cultural experiences connected to food heritage<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To qualify, platforms must enable <\/span><\/i><b><i>online bookings<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or direct inquiries in a clear and accessible manner.<\/span><\/i><\/p><h3><b><i>How are submissions evaluated?<\/i><\/b><\/h3><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An international jury of IGCAT experts evaluates the projects based on three main areas:<\/span><\/i><\/p><h3><b><i>1. Website usability (technical aspects)<\/i><\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">well-structured interface<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">easy navigation<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">multilingual accessibility<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><h3><b><i>2. Content and quality of the experiences offered<\/i><\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sustainability<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cross-sector collaborations (gastronomy, culture, tourism)<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">educational elements<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">connection to the region and local producers<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">creativity and uniqueness<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><h3><b><i>3. Booking process<\/i><\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clear descriptions<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">simple booking flow<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">additional information (transport, accessibility, etc.)<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><b><i>What are the benefits of participating?<\/i><\/b><\/h3><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participation can bring numerous advantages:<\/span><\/i><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>international visibility<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on IGCAT\u2019s website and social media<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><i>official certificates<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for winning projects<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">promotion within global gastronomy and cultural networks<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">partnership opportunities and inclusion in international best practices<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">strategic positioning in Dobrogea\u2019s 2029 candidature<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><h3><b><i>Represent a website or digital project from Dobrogea? We can help.<\/i><\/b><\/h3><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Team <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/exploredobrogea\"><b><i>Flavours of Dobrogea <\/i><\/b><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0can offer support with:<\/span><\/i><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">understanding the criteria,<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">improvement recommendations,<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">direct contact with organisers,<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clarifications regarding the application process.<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcc5 <\/span><\/i><b><i>Deadline: 16 January 2026<\/i><\/b><\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udce9 Contact us at: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"mailto:office@unpr-rse.ro\"><b><i>office@unpr-rse.ro<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p><h3><b><i>Together, we bring Dobrogea\u2019s gastronomy and experiences to the international stage.<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dobrogea avanseaz\u0103 \u00een procesul candidaturii pentru titlul de Regiune Gastronomic\u0103 European\u0103 2029, iar promovarea experien\u021belor locale prin mediul online devine un element esen\u021bial \u00een consolidarea acestui demers. \u00cen acest context, invit\u0103m site-urile, blogurile, aplica\u021biile \u0219i proiectele digitale din regiune care promoveaz\u0103 gastronomia, cultura \u0219i turismul responsabil s\u0103 se \u00eenscrie \u00een prestigioasa competi\u021bie interna\u021bional\u0103 Top Foodie [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4612,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[70],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4611","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dobrogea-candidat-regiune-gastronomica-europeana-2029"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/unpr-rse.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4611","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/unpr-rse.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/unpr-rse.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unpr-rse.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unpr-rse.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4611"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/unpr-rse.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4611\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4620,"href":"https:\/\/unpr-rse.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4611\/revisions\/4620"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unpr-rse.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4612"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/unpr-rse.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4611"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unpr-rse.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4611"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unpr-rse.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4611"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}