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Discover the world’s finest winery tourism regions, the members of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network!
We share industry insights from the leading winery tourism regions around the globe and promote the most innovative wineries that welcome local and international visitors. Our annual Best Of Wine Tourism awards are recognized as benchmarks of excellence.
Whether you are looking for advice on visiting our cities and wine regions or are in the wine business, looking for expertise to develop winery tourism, our site is full of information about our destinations as well as academic and professional resources.
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Public Celebrates Excellence in Global Wine Tourism: 2026 People’s Choice Awards Winners Announced.
The Great Wine Capitals Global Network is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 People’s Choice Awards, where the global public selected their favourite wine tourism experiences from this year’s Best Of Wine Tourism Award winners.
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Bilbao-Rioja for All: The Ultimate Family & Pet-Friendly Guide
This year’s landscape reveals a GWC region that understands modern travelers arrive with strollers, backpacks full of snacks, and sometimes a leash. From interactive museum experiences to aroma games designed for young noses, Bilbao-Rioja has transformed wine tourism into a genuine family affair.
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Global Wine Tourism Report 2025: First Full Presentation Webinar
A full presentation of the Global Wine Tourism Report 2025 is offered in a dedicated webinar – the first opportunity for the international wine tourism community to explore the complete results of this landmark study. As the most comprehensive global survey ever conducted in the field, with input from 1,310 wineries across 47 countries, the report provides an unprecedented overview of the current state of wine tourism and the trends shaping its future.
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