There are plenty of reasons why Catalonia has been chosen World Region of Gastronomy for 2025. It is the first European region to be awarded this title; a fact that consolidates the Catalan gastronomy and wine offer as one of the best in the world. The MICE sector also benefits from this because meetings, events, incentive trips and conferences in Catalonia are a unique opportunity to explore this internationally recognised cuisine. Throughout the region, you will find countless first-class ways to blend business and gastronomy: unique spaces and restaurants at which to hold a gala evening, signature catering services for events or original experiences, such as creative cooking workshops, CSR activities with local producers or wine pairing visits to iconic wineries. Different ways to explore the region through cuisine Catalan cuisine is actually made up by many different types of cooking. All of them speak to the landscapes, history and people of the places they come from. You might choose to meet in Barcelona — the quintessential modern gastronomy capital — to discover the latest culinary trends at the more than 20 restaurants with Michelin stars in the city. Elsewhere in the region, such destinations as El Maresme offer places to do business while surrounded by grapevines as well as numerous wine tourism activities. You might also choose to explore seaside cuisine in any of the many coastal destinations in Catalonia, from the Costa Brava to the sandy beaches of the Ebro Delta and including the coast of Barcelona and the Costa Daurada. Many Catalan towns, such as Sitges or Lloret de Mar, offer a broad range of gastronomy options right next to the Mediterranean. Meanwhile, the Pyrenees mountains have not only shaped the character of the people themselves but also the local cuisine. Discover volcanic cuisine in La Garrotxa or mountain cuisine in Val d’Aran while surrounded by a completely natural environment and a wealth of cultural heritage. Of course, you cannot forget the various provincial capitals: small cities with much to offer. Lleida, Girona and Tarragona are perfect options for a meeting in a venue with plenty of charm, historic heritage and a complete range of gastronomy for trying the diversity of flavours to be found in Catalan cuisine. Catalonia, land of wine and cava Wine is an inherent part of the Catalan DNA. Our long wine-making tradition has shaped the landscape, leading to extensive vineyards and over 300 wineries that are open to the public. They produce wines with up to 12 appellations, and offer numerous ways to organise a meeting while learning more about this exciting way of life. Imagine organising your event on an estate surrounded by vineyards in El Priorat, inside a modernist winery in El Penedés or in an underground cellar. Taking your team on a wine and cheese pairing visit or to a wine spa in El Empordà are two more great ideas. Organise your event in Catalonia and savour the experience!