1st Professional Conference on Gastronomy, Tourism and Sustainability

On Wednesday, September 24, from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, the “1st Professional Conference on Gastronomy, Tourism and Sustainability” will take place at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Alicante (MACA). This event is aimed at professionals in tourism, hospitality, gastronomy, and sustainability.

Main topics include:

• Sustainable and local cuisine

• Responsible gastronomic tourism

• Innovation in tourist destinations

• Partnerships between producers and hospitality

• Success stories and networking

Date: September 24, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: MACA, Plaza de Sta. María, 3, 03002 Alicante

Program:

• 09:30 – 10:00 | Attendee Reception

• 10:00 – 10:30 | Institutional Welcome: Tourism Councilor & Alicante Tourism Chair

• 10:30 – 11:00 | Talk 1: Gastronomic Tourism and Sustainability – Isaac Vidal Sánchez (Marketing & Sales Director, AR Hotels & Resorts)

• 11:00 – 11:30 | Talk 2: Innovation in Sustainable Gastronomy – Noemi del Barrio (Chef and Corporate Sustainability Expert)

• 11:30 – 12:00 | Coffee Break

• 12:00 – 12:45 | Round Table 1: “Digitalization and Sustainability: A New Era in Gastronomy” – Moderator: Montse Cárceles (APHA)

• 12:45 – 13:30 | Round Table 2: “Less Footprint, More Flavor: Gastronomy’s Sustainable Challenge” – Moderator: Nuria Montes (Hosbec)

• 13:30 – 14:30 | Cocktail and Networking – Tasting of local products

More information and registration: https://www.sirho.es/2025/07/i-jornada-profesional-de-gastronomia-turismo-y-sostenibilidad/

This event is part of the “City of Alicante” Tourism Chair, created by the University of Alicante and the City Council, focused on analyzing tourism’s impact and exploring innovative products and experiences that add value to the city.

Related websites:

Tourism Chair: https://www.sirho.es/catedra-turismo-ciudad-de-alicante/

Tourism Research Institute: https://iuit.ua.es/es/