The 26th Great Wine Capitals International Annual Conference comes to the Southern Hemisphere in October 2026.
Jesse Mulligan Discovers Hawke’s Bay Through Its Award-Winning Wine Tourism Experiences
From luxury accommodation to degustation dining to premium transport services, Great Wine Capitals Best Of Wine Tourism Awards were set up to recognise and reward the businesses that live alongside the vines.
Bilbao-Rioja Calls for Applications for the 2027 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards
Applications are open for the 2027 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards in Bilbao-Rioja until June 15, 2026. The competition recognizes excellence across seven categories, rewarding innovative and sustainable projects that elevate wine tourism in DOCa Rioja and connect local winners to the global stage.
People Behind the Capitals: Napa Valley
In Napa Valley, world-class wine may be the headline, but it’s the people behind the scenes who bring the story to life.
Backing the next generation of SA wine and tourism leaders
Ten South Australian professionals have been awarded scholarships to help them become the next generation of leaders in wine business and tourism.
FINE Italy: The B2B Marketplace Dedicated to Wine Tourism Development
On 27 and 28 October 2026, Riva del Garda once again hosts FINE #WineTourism Marketplace Italy.
Building on the success of its debut, the event reaffirms itself as the reference platform for those looking to position themselves strategically in the international market, turning the richness of territories into concrete business opportunities.
Great Wine Capitals is a partner of this major wine tourism business event.
Great Wine Capitals Opens Applications for 2026/2027 International Research Grant
The Great Wine Capitals Global Network (GWC) has opened applications for the 2026/2027 International Research Grant, an initiative designed to support research that advances innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness in wine tourism.
Jazz Festival
Casablanca’s main square was the setting for the seventh edition of the Jazz Festival, an event that brought together the community and visitors around live music and local cuisine. The event, funded by the Municipality of Casablanca, offered a free cultural programme in the heart of the valley, strengthening the local identity and tourist appeal of the commune.
Plaza y Vino 2026
The municipality of Casablanca brought to life a unique wine tourism experience with three events held in iconic locations across the region: two days in Casablanca's main square and a special edition in the Quintay cove. Each event combined live music with DJs, local...
4th Annual Meeting of Fairtrade Wine Producers of Argentina and Chile
The 4th Annual Meeting of Fairtrade Wine Producers of Argentina and Chile, held in Mendoza, Argentina, from January 26th to January 29th, brought together wine producers, buyers, and industry professionals committed to sustainability and fairtrade practices in the Andean wine sector.
‘Bingo and Chocolate’ Warms a Winter Evening at Bodegas Faustino in Rioja
January in Rioja isn’t our favorite month. Nevertheless, the winter weather doesn’t prevent our wineries from creating innovative wine tourism activities to get the whole family out of the house. A great example of an event perfectly adapted to the season is “Bingo...
South Australia’s wine professionals awarded global learning opportunities
Eight South Australian wine industry representatives have been selected to travel to other world-renowned wine regions to connect with international experts and explore new ideas and innovations.