The global wine community gathered in Verona this week for the announcement of the highly anticipated 2025 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards, a key highlight of the Annual Conference of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network. Held at the historic Gallerie Mercatali, the awards celebrated the top wine tourism experiences from across the world. This year’s competition attracted an impressive 644 entries, reflecting the growing importance of innovation and excellence in the wine tourism sector.
Servitization of wine production: is wine tourism creating value for independent wineries?
A new research report by Claire Lamoureux, Great Wine Capitals International Research Grant Winner 2023, sheds light on how wine tourism is transforming independent wineries, offering them both financial and non-financial benefits. The results of her research report will be presented during the Great Wine Capitals Annual Conference in Verona on October 24, 2024.
2024 South Australian wine industry bursary winners announced
Ten South Australian wine industry representatives have been selected to travel to one or more Great Wine Capitals of the world to exchange ideas and expand their networks.
New Wine Media Cadet announced
The Wine Communicators of Australia Wine Media Cadetship provides a young person who is passionate about Adelaide, South Australia’s wine industry a valuable opportunity to develop their wine communication and media skills. The program not only enriches the pool of Australian wine media personnel but also creates proud ambassadors to advance the positive promotion of Australia wine on an international stage.
The 4th edition of “At the Heart of the Harvest” has more than 600 enthusiastic participants
In September, Swiss Wine organized the fourth national grape harvest event “At the Heart of the Harvest”. 30 vineyards throughout Switzerland offered interested wine lovers the opportunity to get involved in the vines.
2025’s Best Of Wine Tourism Regional Award Announcement: Napa Valley’s Winners
Seven Napa Valley wine tourism businesses were honored during the Visit Napa Valley Destination Symposium on September 26th, 2024 at CIA at Copia.
PRESTIGIOUS BORDEAUX WINE CENTRE WELCOMES 12 HAWKE’S BAY WINES
A dozen Hawke’s Bay wines will become the first ever New Zealand wines to be available for tastings at the world-famous Cité Du Vin, the cultural venue dedicated to wine in Bordeaux, France.
Great Wine Capitals announce recipients of 2024/2025 Research Grant
Building on the success of its inaugural year, the Great Wine Capitals Global Network is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2024/2025 Research Grant. This initiative continues to promote excellence and innovation in wine tourism by supporting impactful research in this dynamic sector. With a focus on fostering academic collaboration among the 12 distinguished wine capitals, the GWC Research Grant encourages projects that can enhance and expand wine tourism globally.
Verde Sentido Presented International Conference “Wine Tourism With A Green Sense – Heritage, Communication, And Innovation”
The Associação de Municípios do Douro e Tâmega (The Association of Douro and Tâmega Municipalities), with the Associação Empresarial de Amarante (Business Association of Amarante), within the scope of their Wine Tourism project “Verde Sentido,” will host a conference in Amarante on October 3rd and 4th under the auspices of the international network “Great Wine Capitals”.
Best of Mendoza’s Wine Tourism 2025: Celebrating Excellence
The annual Best of Wine Tourism Mendoza 2025 gala event, held at the stunning Espacio Arizu in Godoy Cruz, was a night to remember. This prestigious event, which took place on September 6, 2024, brought together the crème de la crème of the wine tourism industry, celebrating the outstanding contributions and innovations that make Mendoza a global leader in enotourism.
Wine Media Cadetship open for applications
Open to residents of Adelaide, South Australia.
Strong support for wine tourism with passing of Winery Cellar Door Tasting Bill
New Zealand Winegrowers congratulates Stuart Smith MP and Parliament on the passing of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Winery Cellar Door Tasting) Amendment Bill