With a unique combination of traditional and modern elements in an informative exhibition appealing to many senses, “Winzerkeller Ingelheim” near Mainz earned the prize for the Great Wine Capitals Best Of Wine Tourism Award 2023 in the category “Art and Culture”.
THE WOMEN OF MENDOZA STRENGTHEN ITS WINE INDUSTRY
The World Economic Forum has been measuring the gender gap since 2006 through the Global Gender Gap Index. It benchmarks the current state and evolution of gender parity across four key dimensions (Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment). In 2022 this study included 146 countries. According to the results, there would still be some 132 years to close the gender gap worldwide at the current pace of implementation of measures and actions.
Genesis 2025, Bordeaux– A Week that Left a Mark
From 2 to 6 November, Bordeaux hosted Genesis 2025, the Great Wine Capitals Annual Conference, bringing together over 120 delegates from 11 member capitals of the network, 300 wine & tourism local professionals along with international hosted buyers for a full week of exchange and discovery.
The delegates visited 26 Bordeaux and Cognac chateaux and wineries over these few days, a record-breaking day of professional connections between the worlds of wine and tourism was organised, with 360 individual B2B meetings taking place — and huge networking opportunities throughout the week!
Learning, exchanging, understanding where the key words of this 2025 edition.
Church Road Winery wins global wine tourism awards
Church Road Winery has been named the international winner representing Hawke’s Bay in the prestigious 2026 Global Best Of Wine Tourism Awards.
Inclusive wine tourism in Porto and beyond: opening the doors to everyone
Porto and the surrounding wine regions have embraced a vision of wine tourism that celebrates accessibility, inclusion and belonging.
Inclusive Wine Tourism: Hawke’s Bay Leading the Way
As wine tourism evolves globally, the idea of inclusivity — creating experiences that everyone can enjoy, regardless of ability or background — has become central to the industry’s future
An inclusive welcome across Bordeaux
With wine tourism booming in Bordeaux, wineries are creating spaces to welcome all visitors, allowing everyone to enjoy a full winery experience.
The Blue Sheep: Inclusive wine tourism in Rheinhessen
Drinking wine is more than just imbibing – it is a social activity. A good bottle of wine becomes even better when you share it. For a long time, winemakers in Rheinhessen have looked beyond profits and embraced social projects in their region.
Global 2026 Best Of Wine Tourism Award Winners Announced in Bordeaux
The world’s leading wine destinations gathered at the historic Palais de la Bourse in Bordeaux to celebrate the Global 2026 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards, honouring excellence and innovation across the international wine tourism industry.
A Legacy Poured Forward: Great Wine Capitals Gather in Bordeaux
The Great Wine Capitals Global Network (GWC) has concluded its landmark 25th Annual Conference in Bordeaux, the city where the Network began. Held under the theme Genesis, the event symbolised a homecoming – a moment to reflect on shared history while shaping the future of global wine tourism together.
Riding Towards Inclusion in Wine Tourism
Wine tourism is evolving beyond the traditional cellar door visit, and SA eBikes is leading the way in McLaren Vale.
Great Wine Capitals 25th Annual Conference Underway in Bordeaux, France
The 25th Annual Conference of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network is currently taking place in Bordeaux, running from 2 to 6 November 2025. Returning to its founding city for this symbolic milestone, the event brings together international delegates from the Network’s eleven member cities for a week of collaboration, innovation and celebration, guided by the theme “GENESIS”.
Yantai, China Joins the Great Wine Capitals Global Network as Observer Member
The Great Wine Capitals Global Network is pleased to announce the formal admission of Yantai, China as the first Observer Member of the Network. This decision follows a successful mission visit in July 2025 and acknowledges Yantai’s demonstrated potential, commitment to sustainable wine tourism, and strong alignment with the values of the GWC community.
Trapiche, an award-winning Mendoza winery committed to inclusion
Trapiche Winery is an icon of the wine industry in Mendoza and provides a complete and unforgettable experience to all its guests, even if they have some mobility challenges. Its infrastructure, combined with inclusive guide services, makes this possible.