Turismo de La Gomera collaborates with this press trip, in coordination with the Spanish Tourism Office in Warsaw and Promotur – Turismo de Canarias
Five Polish media professionals know first-hand the nature, culture, gastronomy and tourist offer of the island
La Gomera received a visit last week from a group of journalists from prominent media outlets in Poland, within the framework of a press trip that has the collaboration of La Gomera Tourism, in coordination with the Spanish Tourism Office (OET) in Warsaw and Promotur – Turismo de Canarias. During their stay, the professionals had the opportunity to learn first-hand about the main natural, cultural and gastronomic attractions of the island, with the aim of collecting information and experiences for the development of journalistic content about the destination.
The island's Minister of Tourism, Commerce and Consumption, María Isabel Méndez, pointed out that "this type of visit allows communication professionals to learn directly about the characteristics of the destination and convey to their readers a vision of La Gomera based on their own experience, especially in areas such as nature, landscape, culture and local traditions."
Likewise, Méndez explained that "direct contact with the territory offers journalists the possibility of discovering the diversity of experiences that the island brings together, from its natural spaces and outdoor activities to its cultural and gastronomic heritage, elements that arouse the interest of those seeking destinations linked to nature tourism."
The delegation was made up of five Polish media professionals with different editorial profiles and audiences. Among them, Zenon Żyburtowicz, journalist and photographer for VIP & Portal, a publication specialized in culture, travel and business, with a presence in both print and digital formats.
Paweł Zapała, linked to the Wydawnictwo Bauer publishing group, also participated, whose publications cover content related to travel, well-being, leisure and vacation destinations. They were joined by Aleksandra Suwała, a journalist from INTERIA.PL, one of the main digital general information portals in Poland, with content on current affairs, entertainment and lifestyle.
The group was completed by Barbara Żelazko, from the digital media Wirtualna Polska, dedicated to current information and other content of general interest, and Julia Zabrodzka, journalist from the weekly Polityka, one of the leading information and opinion publications in the country.
The professionals were accompanied by Anna Dziedzic, representative of the Spanish Tourist Office in Warsaw. During their stay in La Gomera, the group was accompanied by a local guide to visit different enclaves of the island and get closer to its coastal and mountain landscapes, as well as the history, traditions and identity of its towns. He also participated in experiences related to nature, outdoor activities, gastronomy, cultural offerings and the tourist services that La Gomera offers.
