Hawke’s Bay, renowned as one of the world’s Great Wine Capitals, offers an exceptional setting for corporate wine experiences.
Mendoza, Argentina: Luxury That Grows from the Land
Where wine is not merely consumed – it is lived. Where the landscape does not simply dazzle – it transforms.
In this South American region, luxury is an experience cultivated from the ground up.
Marina Grijalba and Riojatrek: Wine Tourism Packages for Everyone
Enjoy Rioja with Riojatrek, a 2025 Best Of Wine Tourism award winner in La Rioja. Founded by expert Marina Grijalba, Riojatrek offers bespoke luxury wine and cultural experiences, from “Winegrower for a Day” to Michelin dining.
Wine experiences with a twist: bespoke team building and corporate activities in Porto, Douro, and Vinho Verde regions
Porto and its regions have a wide range of corporate activities to explore and opportunities for the MICE industry – come and discover the proposal tailored to your company!
GWC Webinar: Entertainment-Driven Wine Tourism in the New World: Award-Winning Experiences from Australia and New Zealand
New GWC’s webinar explored how wine tourism in New World regions is being transformed through dynamic, entertainment-driven experiences. The session highlighted how top destinations in Australia and New Zealand are redefining the traditional cellar door by blending wine with culture, cuisine, and creativity.
Wine-themed team building activities in Switzerland: immersive experiences in the Vaud region
In the canton of Vaud, in the heart of French-speaking Switzerland, vineyards are more than just a scenic backdrop – they serve as the setting for unique team-building experiences. These activities combine heritage, games, wine discovery and encounters with local producers, offering companies playful, cultural and authentic moments to strengthen team cohesion.
GWC Partners with FINE #WineTourism Marketplace for Its First Italian Edition
Great Wine Capitals is proud to be an official partner of the first-ever FINE #WineTourism Marketplace Italy, an international B2B event exclusively focused on wine tourism. Following its success in Spain, the event is now making its debut in Italy, in the stunning setting of Riva del Garda (Trentino) on October 28–29, 2025.
Above the Vines: A Luxury Awakening at Delaire Graff Estate
There’s a moment turning onto the Helshoogte Pass from Stellenbosch when the light shifts and the road begins to climb. As the slopes unfurl into lush valleys and dramatic mountain backdrops, the entrance to Delaire Graff Estate appears like a secret revealed. It is here, at this meeting point between cultivated beauty and wild South African terrain, that one of the Cape Winelands’ most luxurious and artful destinations waits to be discovered.
A pub that heroes wine – Watervale Hotel
The Watervale Hotel is a one stop shop for discovering wines from the Clare Valley region, an hour and a half drive from Adelaide city in South Australia.
Between magic and mystery: unique teambuilding experiences in Rheinhessen
Rheinhessen features unique opportunities that effortlessly combine wine and teambuilding. Whether you’re out and about exploring nature or deep underground solving myterious riddles, you are sure to have a great time.
Mendoza launched its Best Of Wine Tourism Awards 2026
On Wednesday, May 28th, the Tourism Board of Mendoza (EMETUR) and ProMendoza launched the 2026 edition of the Best of Mendoza’s Wine Tourism awards, which rewards the best in wine tourism. This is a very special edition as it marks the 20th Anniversary of Mendoza as member of the global network of the Great Wine Capitals.
Wine tourism is an economic driver of the wine industry in Mendoza.
A study by the Mendoza Tourism Board (EMETUR) and the Argentine Wine Corporation (COVIAR) confirms the expansion of wineries open to tourism, the sustained increase in visitors and the positive impact on the economy.