Qualificação, training, investment and support of organisations and community of Viseu were important goals, According to the Secretary of State of tourism, necessary for the culinary and catering sector continues to grow and receive tourists visiting the towns in the District of Viseu.
This is a summary of the words Ana Mendes Godinho, during the ceremony of delivery of diplomas and plates for 29 restaurants winners of "food and wine Selection Viseu Are Lafões" which took place at the Teatro Viriato in Viseu.
In the speeches of Jorge Loureiro (AHRESP), Pedro Machado (President of ERT from the Center) and Almeida Henriques (President of CM of Viseu), It was considered that both the gastronomy as the restoration of the District of Viseu, has a great qualification services involved, bringing the increase in the flow of visitors to meet the regional gastronomy of the towns in the district.
According to still Jorge Loureiro, the program is intended to affirm the gastronomic heritage as Portuguese tourist product, converting it into a different element and turning it into a real strategic and competitive product for restoration companies and for the region.
This program was sponsored by AHRESP and had the support of ERT Central Portugal, the Intercity of Viseu Dão Lafões Community and the municipality of Viseu.
Received distinction all those restaurants whose service and performance have met quality criteria checked by auditors teams, in the gastronomic field, service and technical. In addition to the diploma received a disclosure to be posted abroad.
The prize-giving ceremony, lot reported, It was chaired by the Secretary of State of tourism, Ana Mendes Godinho.
Vital F. Salles
