AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTourism Pressure & Off-Grid Shift: Booking.com says 43% of travelers are actively avoiding crowded hotspots in 2026, pushing demand toward quieter, more personal trips—Lonely Planet’s “Offbeat” list spotlights destinations that still feel private. World Cup Watch Culture: With quarter-finals set (France-Morocco, Spain-Belgium, Norway-England, Argentina-Switzerland), fans are planning mass screenings and fan zones across host cities, keeping food-and-drink venues busy around match days. Spanish Gastronomy Spotlight: Jerez was named Spanish Capital of Gastronomy 2026 in Madrid, with Fundador backing a nationwide rollout aimed at turning gastronomy into a jobs and value engine for hospitality. Local Food Events: Mijas launches its Festival de la Cerveza Artesanal, el Jamón y La Chacina (July 17-19), pairing artisan beers and cured meats with live music and World Cup final screenings. Food Industry Tech/Inputs: Market reports point to continued growth in specialty fruit coatings and fruit powders—both tied to fresher produce, longer shelf life, and clean-label demand.
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