Luisa Martínez, a world representative of olive oil that has spent her life in the kitchen

When she married Juan Salcedo, also known as Juanito, Luisa Martinez began a path that would lead her to the development of one of her passions, cooking. She has received all kinds of awards, from the Medal of Merit to Work and the Tourism Award of Andalusia. At the age of 84, she still cooks every day and shares the secrets of the cuisine that spread the popularity of the Juanito Restaurant worldwide.

Molly Sears-Piccavey, traveling around Andalusia through the best travel blog of FITUR 2016

Molly Sears-Piccavey arrived in Spain in 1998 from the United Kingdom. After spending several years in Barcelona, she moved to Granada in 2006, where she created Piccavey in 2011. This blog includes information and advice for people who are visiting Spain about Andalusian cities and villages. She is the winner of the #TravelBlogger 2016 given in the FITUR International Tourism Fair, in Madrid.

Mauricio Giovanini, cuisine that mixes cultures awarded with a Michelin Star

Born in Córdoba, Argentina, Mauricio Giovanini has just been awarded with a Michelin Star with the restaurant that he directs in Marbella, the Messina. He has been working in its kitchen since ten years ago. This recognition was a turning point in his career. He enjoys creating in the kitchen, without pressure, and his goal is to keep this precious star.

Xanty Elías, part of the gastronomic elite thanks to Huelva’s first Michelin star

At the age of 12 Xanty Elías was certain that he wanted to be a chef. Two decades later his restaurant, Acánthum, has been awarded with its first Michelin star. Xanty, who studied in the Catering School of Islantilla, opened it in 2011, in the middle of the recession. They focused in avant-garde cuisine and currently it is the only restaurant in Huelva that has been awarded with a Michelin star.