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Inspiring Dialogues (Taste Lanzarote and Euro-Toques) brings together experts from the gastronomy and brand image sectors at Bodegas El Grifo
El Grifo Wineries has been the setting chosen for the celebration of the second day of reflection ‘Inspiring Dialogues 2025’ organized by the Cabildo, through Taste Lanzarote, y Euro-Ringtones. This meeting, designed to explore the role of creativity in the transformation of gastronomy, tourism and oenology on the island, It had the participation of prominent professionals from the sector and served as a showcase of innovative ideas aimed at reinforcing the identity of Lanzarote as a unique and differentiated destination..
During the opening ceremony, the president of the Cabildo of Lanzarote, Oswaldo Betancort, pointed out the importance of creativity and tradition in the evolution of the island's food and wine sector. “Lanzarote is an island that has known how to turn its singularities into opportunities. Our volcanic land has taught us to innovate without losing our roots. This capacity for adaptation and reinvention is what has allowed us to develop a gastronomic and wine proposal that today is admired inside and outside our borders.”, Betancort stated.
Betancort stressed the commitment of the lobby government to the promotion of the food and wine sector and the importance of this type of meetings. “We know that food and wine is not only a tourist attraction, but a fundamental tool for economic development and the preservation of our traditions”, the president assured, who announced that “This year the Saborea Lanzarote Festival will be held again in Teguise after the good results of attendance and economic impact that have meant a return on investment close to the 12 million euros. It is vital to promote what works”.
For your part, the Minister of Economic Promotion, Nori Machín, stated that “This enriching day is very valuable for Lanzarote and La Graciosa, since it symbolizes our commitment to local products, with gastronomy, with the talent and creativity of our people, fundamental pillars of our identity and economic development”.
The event, which brought together gastronomy professionals, tourism and the wine sector, “focused on creativity as a key element to generate unique experiences that build loyalty among both tourists and residents”, said the managing director of Euro-Toques, Mayre Modrego, who thanked the Cabildo for its collaboration and highlighted the great success of one of the most important gastronomic events on the national scene., the Saborea Lanzarote Festival and the value chain of all the agents involved in this event.
Presentations and round tables
The second edition of 'Inspirational Dialogues’ It had a main presentation by Guille Viglione, who addressed the impact of creativity in the transformation of tourist destinations. Besides, round tables were held where renowned experts, as Carolina Álvarez (Quique Dacosta Restaurant ***), Ana de Leon (Los Bermejos Wineries), Maria Eugenia Cabrera (Verve) and Joserra Calvo (Restaurante Mugaritz **), debated how innovation and creativity can redefine the gastronomic and wine tourism experience.
In addition, The wine sector had a prominent space with a round table dedicated to innovation in wineries as a driver of sustainable development and international positioning. Key figures such as Helena Rivero participated in this session. (Tradition Wineries), Ignacio Osborne Cologan (Bodegas Osborne) and Fermin Otamendi (El Grifo Wineries), who analyzed how creativity applied to cultivation, industry and tourism can guarantee the durability of the sector.
The day concluded with a call to continue betting on creativity and collaboration as fundamental tools to consolidate Lanzarote as a leading gastronomic and wine tourism destination.. “Let's keep moving forward together, with creativity, with commitment and with the conviction that our earth has infinite potential”, concluded Betancort.
