In Alicante, a Valencian administration action supported a notable event by allocating 690,000 euros to the City Hall. This funding came through the Repsol Suns premiere held on Monday the 27th and related promotional activities organized around the ceremony, with Repsol SA serving as the event organizer and owner of the event trademarks. The subsidy was granted under the fiscal year 2023 Budget Law and approved by the Local Board of Directors of the Alicante City Council at the request of the Tourism and Beaches Municipal Board, chaired by Mari Carmen Sanchez. The budget line for this item clearly notes it as an item for other subsidies to private companies and confirms that the funds will be used for promotional purposes linked to tourism and gastronomy in the city.
Documentary details indicate that Generalitat budget resources include support for the city of Alicante to promote tourism through this gastronomic event. The objective is to align with the strategic grant plan that supports municipal self-government, emphasizing gastronomy and its related economic effects.
Six new Repsol Suns for the province of Alicante
The distribution of the grant will be directed to Repsol SA, the owner of the event trademarks, including the Repsol Guide brand. As the sole organizer of the activities surrounding the awards, the trademark owner receives the funding, and the Ministry of Tourism proposes a direct subsidy to Repsol SA on this basis. The concession process is described as directly exceptional due to the public and economic interests at stake and the aim of revitalizing Alicante’s accommodation sector, with no other public competition necessary under article 22.2 of the General Subsidies Act.
Several events are planned for the weekend as a lead-up to the 2023 Repsol Guide Suns award ceremony at ADDA. Main events will feature culinary demonstrations including a central market showcase and a giant paella style dish in the town square.
Eleven community cooks contributed to the gala menu. The guide’s preparation team brought together cooks from across the Valencian Community to design the menu for the Repsol Suns premiere, scheduled for February 27 at ADDA. The Valencian Community is noted for having the highest concentration of women among the Soles Repsol Guide participants from all of Spain. The debut includes a menu crafted entirely by women chefs and presented by a distinguished group of chefs including Begona Rodrigo, Susi Diaz, and Mª José San Roman, who joined forces with others such as Sonia Box and Pearl of Jávea to create a unique culinary experience. The collaboration brings together notable talents from across the region to highlight local gastronomy under the Repsol sunmark. This initiative is marked by a strong commitment to female leadership in the culinary field and to promoting regional cuisine on a national stage.