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There are recognitions that reward a result and others that acknowledge, above all, a way of understanding the journey. The incorporation of the restaurant at La Hospedería de El Provencio as a new Ambassador of Raíz Culinaria belongs to this second category. Because speaking of roots in this place means inevitably returning to the vineyard, to the harvest, to an old cooperative winery, and to generations of farmers who made collective effort a fundamental part of El Provencio’s history. Today, that same building houses a four-star hotel and a restaurant where Castilian-Manchegan gastronomy is interpreted from a contemporary perspective. Tradition remains, but evolves.

Travel has always been a way to discover new landscapes, cultures, and traditions. However, more and more travelers are seeking something beyond a simple destination: they wish to understand the history of the place they visit, connect with its heritage, and return home with an experience that has enriched them intellectually and emotionally. This new way of understanding tourism has transformed culture and scientific outreach into some of the main drivers of rural tourism. It is no longer enough to stay in a charming hotel or enjoy an excellent gastronomic offering. Today’s traveler wants to discover what makes a territory unique, learn the

There are meetings that transcend the agenda to become a declaration of intent. Bringing together those who work to preserve, disseminate, and promote the gastronomic culture of a region does not simply consist of seating them around a table. It means choosing a place capable of representing the values one wishes to defend: identity, memory, product, craft, hospitality, and future. That was the significance of the plenary session held by the Castilla-La Mancha Academy of Gastronomy at La Hospedería Nuestra Señora del Rosario, in El Provencio. The choice of this location was not accidental. The Academy convened at an establishment that has made