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World Heritage Office expects fewer international chef exchanges next year; local programming to continue

5776153 · September 10, 2025
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The World Heritage Office told council it expects fewer Creative City of Gastronomy chef exchanges and international presentations in FY 2026 as its coordinator role rotates, but staff said local events and virtual exchanges could compensate.

Colleen Swain, director of the World Heritage Office, told council the office expects a decline in Creative City of Gastronomy presentations and chef exchanges in FY 2026 as she rotates off a coordinating role for the international network.

Swain said the performance measure that tracks presentations, chef exchanges and related events is composed of local, national and international activity. She said increased…

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