Gastronomy Awards (Murcia): Three new restaurants in the Region of Murcia—Pepe Juan Barra, Barra Pomelo and La Macetúa—have been shortlisted for Spain’s 2025 TheFork Awards, with public voting open until Oct 11 and winners announced Nov 16 in Madrid. Wine & Trade Event (Málaga): SUR Wines & Gourmet returns for its sixth edition on Oct 26 at the NH Málaga hotel, bringing together up to 150 companies and hundreds of wine references, plus tastings and product presentations. Food Tourism (Spain tie-in): Eat Spain Drink Spain launches in Australia (Sept 4–Oct 4) with 45+ venues and 60+ Spanish food and drink experiences, including jamón, olive oil, conservas and wine/spirits—plus a passport stamp draw for flights to Spain. Local Culture & Dining (Málaga): Málaga Match, a new monthly terrace network led by Vino Mío’s former owner, aims to mix locals and internationals through casual meet-ups built around conversation and shared city life. Burger Spotlight (Andalucía): A Malaga chef, Álvaro Ávila, has won Burger Combat’s Andalucía round with a brioche-and-aged-beef gourmet burger, earning a spot in the national final. Tourism & Community (Costa Blanca): The Association of Golf Courses of the Costa Blanca and Valencian Community wins the UEPAL Award for Promotion of the Local Economy, highlighting golf tourism’s spillover into hotels, restaurants and jobs beyond the courses.