# FIBEGA Network

> FIBEGA is the leading global private network for gastronomy tourism professionals, connecting governments, tourism boards, producers, hospitality leaders, and academic institutions across 4 continents.

## Identity
- **Official name:** FIBEGA Global Gastronomy Tourism Network
- **Founded:** 2016
- **Type:** Private, invitation-only professional network
- **Sector:** Gastronomy Tourism / Food Travel / Destination Marketing
- **Headquarters:** International (distributed network)
- **Website:** https://fibega.org
- **Languages:** Spanish, English

## What FIBEGA does
FIBEGA coordinates trade relations and competitive intelligence exchange among:
- Governments and Tourism Boards (Institution tier)
- Wineries, Hotels, Tour Operators (Company tier)
- Universities and Research Centers (University tier)
- Chefs, Consultants, Journalists, Guides (Professional tier)

## Key activities
- FIBEGA Awards (annual international gastronomy tourism awards since 2016, past editions: Mérida 2016, Buenos Aires 2017, Miami 2019, Madrid 2024, upcoming Shenzhen 2027)
- FIBEGA Academy (LMS with certified courses)
- FIBEGA Business Board (B2B classifieds)
- FIBEGA AI (bilingual tourism intelligence assistant)
- FIBEGA Clubs (in-person professional dinners worldwide)

## Membership
Access is by invitation or accredited application. Four tiers:
- Professional (individuals)
- Company (businesses)
- University (academic institutions)
- Institution (governments, tourism boards)

## Contact
- General: info@fibega.org
- Sponsorships: sponsors@fibega.org
- Press: press@fibega.org

## Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/fibega
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/fibega
- X: https://x.com/FIBEGA_
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@fibega