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INTERNATIONAL
TOURISM AND GASTRONOMIC
FORUM-FESTIVAL
«GASTROISLANDS» 2026

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, 2026



FORUM MISSION

Mission

Creating a unique platform for preserving, developing, and promoting the gastronomic heritage of island nations worldwide, integrating creative industries, cultural traditions, innovations, and international cooperation.

EVENT GOALS

Goals
  • Consolidating the Sakhalin Region's position as the initiator of the 'Island Cuisine' international concept.
  • Establishing the 'Center for Gastronomic Culture of Island Nations' international NGO headquartered in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
  • Creating a significant annual international gastronomic event.
  • Improving the service level of regional catering establishments.
  • Developing gastronomic tourism in the region.
  • Strengthening international cooperation in the field of cultural heritage.
  • Creating conditions for intercultural dialogue.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Audience
  • Representatives of island nations worldwide
  • Gastronomy industry professionals
  • Creative industries experts
  • Tour operators
  • Media and bloggers
  • Students

VENUES

Venues
  • Fish restaurant «Klevo»
  • Local product restaurant «Sagalien»
  • Panoramic restaurant «Svarog»
  • Panoramic restaurant «601»
  • Georgian restaurant «Giorgi»
  • Fish restaurant «CerettoMore»
  • Serbian cuisine restaurant «Grill on the Sky»
  • Complex «Letto»
  • DEVELOPMENT PERSPECTIVES

    Perspectives

    The 'GastroIslands' Forum-Festival is planned to be held on a regular basis, annually expanding the geography of participants and deepening the discussion topics.

    The annual forum will contribute to the growth of international cooperation, as well as the socio-cultural and economic development of the region.