Margarita Forés, a pillar of strength, vision and talent in the Philippines, has been recognised for her efforts in promoting sustainable agriculture and food.
On 12 September at the 23rd United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Congress in Saint Petersburg, Russia, our very own Chef Margarita Forés was named an official UNWTO Ambassador for Gastronomy Tourism.
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation is arm of the United Nations which is responsible for spreading awareness on the importance of the “promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism. UNWTO encourages the implementation of the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, to maximize tourism’s socio-economic contribution while minimizing its possible negative impacts, and is committed to promoting tourism as an instrument in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), geared towards reducing poverty and fostering sustainable development worldwide."¹