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AMBASSADOR OF GLOBAL TASTE™

International Certification Mark - 5 STAR SIGNAGE

For the sectors of:

  • RESTAURANTS

  • HOTELS

  • CATERING

  • FOOD STORES

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The leading organizations Ambassadors of Taste for the Global Gastronomy® and Authentic World Taste® AWT introduce jointly to the global culinary & hospitality market a highly prestigious and valuable certification accompanied by a unique International Quality Mark (Certification) that promises to fulfill the needs for worldwide recognition and public awareness of each distinguished business on the sectors of restaurants,  hotels, catering and food stores, providing to every single one the strong, prominent accreditation of the title Ambassador of Global Taste™ in parallel with the special privilege of the “Five Star Signage” where validated entities aim to conduct exquisite “Tasting Menu Events” relating to the preservation, promotion and perfection of Humankind's gastronomic heritage.

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CERTIFICATE MATCHING CRITERIA (requirements)              

—To carry sophisticated knowledge of regional culinary culture, its creators and exponents as well as local products

—To provide undivided support of authentic flavours, traditional recipes and protected designation of origin (PDO) products

—To avoid the use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) ingredients or derivatives in food products and minimize the existence of preservatives or chemicals substances that can cause alterations in flavours or the products’ quality.

—To demonstrate knowledge and interest in regional spirits and local vineyards, along with a thorough understanding of their high importance in the consolidation of gastronomic and wine tourism

—To act constantly in favor of the preservation of domestic biodiversity and the education of all local communities upon its critical role in our daily lives

—To display harmonious amalgamation of each culinary tradition with modern international influences, clearly identifying its quality characteristics as well as its particularities in the light of each era with an emphasis on the dining areas of hotel complexes

—To lay emphasis on close cooperation with local governments and state agencies for the proliferation and promotion of each regional culinary and tourist product

—To work decisively towards the emergence of initiatives for benefiting the preservation and promotion of global gastronomic heritage in the fields related to the provision of services of hospitality interest

—To bear sufficient knowledge of history and culture plus in-depth understanding of local traditions, customs and morals

—To advocate the adoption of principles of transparency and best practices of environmental sustainability such as food waste.

—To pursue the development of high aesthetics in the hospitality spaces (i.e. restaurants & bars) and the smooth harmonization of the later with their surrounding natural space

—To demonstrate adherence to the highest levels of hygiene and safety protocols in business premises

—To present smooth co-operation and constructive assistance of international actions for the promotion of global gastronomy

—To be in favor of passing on knowledge to new generations while constructively engaging in public debates about the stakes of the present and the emerging challenges of the near future

—To have the ability to interact with different peoples, exchange views with representatives of local and foreign businesses and willingness to expand knowledge and experience through their member staff with public

—To be capable of cultivating a spirit of ethics and courtesy through the continuous moulding of worldly codes of conduct and demonstration of integrity (Teamwork at its finest)

—To support the protection of women's rights in the workplace while combating inequality and discrimination of all kinds

—To exhibit ongoing concern for the inclusion of people with disabilities while being in full compliance with International, National and Communal Legislation

—To implement in constant basis significant investments in the fields of modern infrastructure and professional equipment

—To have administrative vision and strive for excellence

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Information for the process of acquiring is provided after the filling of the form (botom of this page):​

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  • WHY SHOULD I ACQUIRE THE MARK AMBASSADOR OF GLOBAL TASTE™?
    The Certification Quality Mark AMBASSADOR OF GLOBAL TASTE™ is a unique distinction of the new world that makes its holder shining throughout the world. Its incomparable value makes its holder an official ambassador of global taste establishing his culinary services as premium and excellent in an international basis. The mark goes along with a 5 star signage and as a certification is connected to a robust interactive program of rewarding clients through tasting menu events and respected certificates of attendance. Furthermore, the mark is provided with a license of display on menus and sousplat – placemats and outdoor and indoor badges (plaques).
  • WHAT KIND OF MARK IS THIS?
    It is a certification quality mark designed for the sectors of restaurants, hotels, catering and food stores internationally. It is more than an award with an official attribute that stands out as the one and only international mark for the culinary world and gastronomy in nowadays. The leading organizations Ambassadors of Taste for the Global Gastronomy® and Authentic World Taste® AWT introduce jointly to the global culinary & hospitality market a highly prestigious and valuable certification accompanied by a unique International Quality Mark (Certification) that promises to fulfil the needs for worldwide recognition and public awareness of each distinguished business on the sectors of restaurants, hotels, catering and food stores, providing to every single one the strong, prominent accreditation of the title Ambassador of Global Taste™ in parallel with the special privilege of the “Five Star Signage” where validated entities aim to conduct exquisite “Tasting Menu Events” relating to the preservation, promotion and perfection of Humankind's gastronomic heritage.
  • IS THIS MARK OFFICIAL?
    Yes it is official and governed by the well renowned organizations: Ambassadors of Taste for the Global Gastronomy® and Authentic World Taste® AWT with their internationally recognized trademarks, the ten multinational conferences they have organized so far on gastronomy and tourism, their extensive global networks comprised of eminent personalities in the fields of gastronomy, food, beverage and hospitality, plus their appropriate promotion of local edible and drink products that they have achieved so far on a supranational scale through the constant interaction of all the above and with the simultaneous adoption of innovative initiatives for the sustainability of regional production, they are rightly recognized as leading pioneers in the development, spread and consolidation of international cuisine, authentic products - flavours, domestic culinary heritage, as well as in hospitality and promotion of the great possibilities that characterize each and every single geographical territory on such matters.
  • IS IT HARD TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS MARK?
    Although the criteria are strict, as along as the applicant is a well – established company focused on quality and conforming with the most basic criteria as for example to carry a sophisticated knowledge of regional culinary culture, the procedure is quite easy.
  • IS THERE A JURY COMMITTEE ASSCOCIATED WITH THE MARK?
    Yes, there is such a committee and is operating with the supervision of the organization Ambassadors of Taste for the Global Gastronomy® administration. The panel of the committee is embodied by world renowned culinary professionals and educators.
  • WHAT IS THE “5 STAR SIGNAGE” WITHIN THIS MARK INDICATING?
    It is a sign displayed in the logo mark expressing excellence and highest quality. The mark’s holder gains global approval and appraisal.
  • WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF THIS MARK IN EVERYDAY USE?
    People from all around the world realize this distinction as very important and take the choice of selecting the holders’ services, as to step into a restaurant after viewing the stunning AMBASSADOR OF GLOBAL TASTE™ badge outdoors, by viewing the e-badge (logo mark) on a website and as printed on a menu. Furthermore the mark is connected with an interactive program of tasting menu events, providing the clients with an extra reward (learn about this in the next frequently asked questions).
  • IS THERE A TIME LIMITATION OF USING THIS MARK AFTER ACQUIRING IT?
    There is no limitation in time of using the mark with the given year chronology under proper use (terms & conditions). Regarding the tasting menu events associated to the mark there is a time limit in usage and the applicant may be informed in detail after filling the application form.
  • WHAT IS THE COST OF ACQUIRING THE MARK? ARE THERE ANY PACKAGES SELECTIONS?
    The cost may be affected by certain factors as the origin of the company and the selected package. There are 2 packages to select: Comfort and Luxury. Information is provided after the filling of the application form.
  • DOES THIS MARK COME WITH ANY PRIZE OR AWARD PLAQUE?
    The certification mark comes with a full electronic pack of e-badges (red-white logo and full gold logo) via license of use, diplomas and door stickers plus an outdoor plaque and a luxurious gold mirror design plaque for the reception or the wall for indoors. The last one (luxurious gold mirror design) is provided only with the luxury package.
  • MAY I DISPLAY THIS MARK IN MY WEBSITE?
    Yes, absolutely as long the website is the main company’s website that received the accreditation of the mark by the issuer, organization. The website needs to be secure and its name has to be identical with the name of the receiver of the mark by the issuer, organization.
  • WHAT IS THE “EVENT TASTING MENU” PROGRAM ASSOCIATED TO THE MARK?
    It is an innovating program where the restaurant organizes tasting menu events under a special license of the mark AMBASSADOR OF GLOBAL TASTE™ with a given year display and for a limited time period of use. The event is performed with an AMBASSADOR OF GLOBAL TASTE™ banner and the clients receive a respectful certificate of attendance by the restaurant. Printing files are provided to the holder of the mark in order to prepare the banner and the certificates of attendance. *Watch the illustration video to understand this program in reality.
  • HOW DO MY CUSTOMERS BENEFIT BY THIS MARK?
    The customers experience a secure environment of certified culinary services that the mark provides to its holder. The mark AMBASSADOR OF GLOBAL TASTE™ is a certification of excellence and works smartly to support in parallel the hospitality services of the holder. The last means that a traveler may see the mark in your website and take the choice of booking a stay in your hotel just because he realizes that your culinary services have a global accreditation as the AMBASSADOR OF GLOBAL TASTE™.
  • HOW IS THIS MARK CONNECTED TO THE WORLD IN MATTER OF GLOBAL AWARENESS?
    The 2 parent organizations of the mark: Ambassadors of Taste for the Global Gastronomy® and Authentic World Taste® AWT have established a long-lasting successful presence in the world of taste for the last decade, with the pioneers of taste most renowned taste professionals worldwide having engaged in the organization’s vision as certified members and assessors in every continent of our world.
  • I HAVE DECIDED TO ACQUIRE THE MARK, WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS TO FOLLOW?
    Please fill out the e-form application at the bottom of this page.

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

 

WHY SHOULD I ACQUIRE THE MARK AMBASSADOR OF GLOBAL TASTE™?

-The Certification Quality Mark AMBASSADOR OF GLOBAL TASTE™ is a unique distinction of the new world that makes its holder shining throughout the world. Its incomparable value makes its holder an official ambassador of global taste establishing his culinary services as premium and excellent in an international basis. The mark goes along with a 5 star signage and as a certification is connected to a robust interactive program of rewarding clients through tasting menu events and respected certificates of attendance. Furthermore, the mark is provided with a license of display on menus and sousplat – placemats and outdoor and indoor badges (plaques).

 

WHAT KIND OF MARK IS THIS?

-It is a certification quality mark designed for the sectors of restaurants, hotels, catering and food stores internationally. It is more than an award with an official attribute that stands out as the one and only international mark for the culinary world and gastronomy in nowadays. The leading organizations Ambassadors of Taste for the Global Gastronomy® and Authentic World Taste® AWT introduce jointly to the global culinary & hospitality market a highly prestigious and valuable certification accompanied by a unique International Quality Mark (Certification) that promises to fulfil the needs for worldwide recognition and public awareness of each distinguished business on the sectors of restaurants,  hotels, catering and food stores, providing to every single one the strong, prominent accreditation of the title Ambassador of Global Taste™ in parallel with the special privilege of the “Five Star Signage” where validated entities aim to conduct exquisite “Tasting Menu Events” relating to the preservation, promotion and perfection of Humankind's gastronomic heritage.

 

IS THIS MARK OFFICIAL?

-Yes it is official and governed by the well renowned organizations: Ambassadors of Taste for the Global Gastronomy® and Authentic World Taste® AWT with their internationally recognized trademarks, the ten multinational conferences they have organized so far on gastronomy and tourism, their extensive global networks comprised of eminent personalities in the fields of gastronomy, food, beverage and hospitality, plus their appropriate promotion of local edible and drink products that they have achieved so far on a supranational scale through the constant interaction of all the above and with the simultaneous adoption of innovative initiatives for the sustainability of regional production, they are rightly recognized as leading pioneers in the development, spread and consolidation of international cuisine, authentic products - flavours, domestic culinary heritage, as well as in hospitality and promotion of the great possibilities that characterize each and every single geographical territory on such matters.

 

IS IT HARD TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS MARK?

-Although the criteria are strict, as along as the applicant is a well – established company focused on quality and conforming with the most basic criteria as for example to carry a sophisticated knowledge of regional culinary culture, the procedure is quite easy.

​

IS THERE A JURY COMMITTEE ASSCOCIATED WITH THE MARK?

-Yes, there is such a committee and is operating with the supervision of the organization Ambassadors of Taste for the Global Gastronomy® administration.  The panel of the committee is embodied by world renowned culinary professionals and educators.

 

WHAT IS THE “5 STAR SIGNAGE” WITHIN THIS MARK INDICATING?

-It is a sign displayed in the logo mark expressing excellence and highest quality. The mark’s holder gains global approval and appraisal.

 

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF THIS MARK IN EVERYDAY USE?

-People from all around the world realize this distinction as very important and take the choice of selecting the holders’ services, as to step into a restaurant after viewing the stunning AMBASSADOR OF GLOBAL TASTE™ badge outdoors, by viewing the e-badge (logo mark) on a website and as printed on a menu. Furthermore the mark is connected with an interactive program of tasting menu events, providing the clients with an extra reward (learn about this in the next frequently asked questions).

 

IS THERE A TIME LIMITATION OF USING THIS MARK AFTER ACQUIRING IT?

-There is no limitation in time of using the mark with the given year chronology under proper use (terms & conditions). Regarding the tasting menu events associated to the mark there is a time limit in usage and the applicant may be informed in detail after filling the application form.

​

WHAT IS THE COST OF ACQUIRING THE MARK? ARE THERE ANY PACKAGES SELECTIONS?

The cost may be affected by certain factors as the origin of the company and the selected package. There are 2 packages to select: Comfort and Luxury. Information is provided after the filling of the application form.

 

DOES THIS MARK COME WITH ANY PRIZE OR AWARD PLAQUE?

-The certification mark comes with a full electronic pack of e-badges (red-white logo and full gold logo) via license of use, diplomas and door stickers plus an outdoor plaque and a luxurious gold mirror design plaque for the reception or the wall for indoors. The last one (luxurious gold mirror design) is provided only with the luxury package.

 

MAY I DISPLAY THIS MARK IN MY WEBSITE?

-Yes, absolutely as long the website is the main company’s website that received the accreditation of the mark by the issuer, organization. The website needs to be secure and its name has to be identical with the name of the receiver of the mark by the issuer, organization.

 

WHAT IS THE “EVENT TASTING MENU” PROGRAM ASSOCIATED TO THE MARK?

-It is an innovating program where the restaurant organizes tasting menu events under a special license of the mark AMBASSADOR OF GLOBAL TASTE™ with a given year display and for a limited time period of use. The event is performed with an AMBASSADOR OF GLOBAL TASTE™  banner and the clients receive a respectful certificate of attendance by the restaurant. Printing files are provided to the holder of the mark in order to prepare the banner and the certificates of attendance. *Watch the illustration video to understand this program in reality.

 

HOW DO MY CUSTOMERS BENEFIT BY THIS MARK?

-The customers experience a secure environment of certified culinary services that the mark provides to its holder. The mark AMBASSADOR OF GLOBAL TASTE™ is a certification of excellence and works smartly to support in parallel the hospitality services of the holder. The last means that a traveler may see the mark in your website and take the choice of booking a stay in your hotel just because he realizes that your culinary services have a global accreditation as the AMBASSADOR OF GLOBAL TASTE™.

 

HOW IS THIS MARK CONNECTED TO THE WORLD IN MATTER OF GLOBAL AWARENESS?

-The 2 parent organizations of the mark: Ambassadors of Taste for the Global Gastronomy® and Authentic World Taste® AWT have established a long-lasting successful presence in the world of taste for the last decade, with the pioneers of taste most renowned taste professionals worldwide having engaged in the organization’s vision as certified members and assessors in every continent of our world.

 

I HAVE DECIDED TO ACQUIRE THE MARK, WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS TO FOLLOW?

-Please fill out the e-form application at the bottom of this page.

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