Vilamuseu—the network of museums and monuments in Villajoyosa —has received the “Pedro Zaragoza Orts” Tourism Award from the Alicante Association of Tourism Journalists and Writers (AAPET). The museum was honored in the “Entity/Company” category.
The Councilor for Tourism and Historical Heritage, Rosa Llorca; the director of Vilamuseu, Antonio Espinosa; the museologist, Carmina Bonmatí; and the archaeologist, Amanda Marcos, attended the gala, which was held this Thursday at the Provincial Archaeological Museum of Alicante (MARQ). Councilor Rosa Llorca accepted the award from regional representative Rosario Navalón, noting that it serves as “an incentive to keep working and a source of shared pride for our entire town.”
Rosa Llorca emphasized that journalists act as “a vital megaphone, conveying rigorous research to the public and transforming history and heritage into vivid, engaging, and inspiring experiences.” Rosa Llorca highlighted the efforts of the Vilamuseu team in preserving the local heritage of Villajoyosa and making it accessible to both residents and visitors.
In this year’s edition, the AAPET also presented an award in the “Individual” category to Victoria Puche Francés, director of the iconic Hotel Casa Alberola in Alicante, who has had a long and distinguished career in the tourism sector. Additionally , a special mention was given to the Medieval Festival of Villena, and a posthumous special mention was awarded to Humberto Armas Cruz—founder of Cable Ski Benidorm, who passed away in 2026.