Porto has been at the forefront of developing and implementing strategies that can respond to the needs and demands of residents and visitors, offering smarter urban development.
BORDEAUX EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF SMART CITY
The European Capital of Smart Tourism award recognises cities for their exemplary achievements in tourism in 4 categories: accessibility, sustainability, digitalisation and cultural heritage.
La Vigne: The Swiss Wine Therapy You Need
Nestled in the beautiful hills of Chexbres, Lausanne, La Vigne is a luxurious establishment offering unique and innovative wine lovers therapy and awarded the Best Of Wine Tourism prize. But it’s not just about the wine; it’s also about sustainability and responsible tourism. No wonder La Vigne was awarded the prestigious Best Of Wine Tourism Award for Sustainable Wine Tourism practices.
Technology enhances guided tours in the Wine Roads of Mendoza
In a world that revolves rapidly around the generation of digital environments in all areas of human life, Mendoza’s wine tourism is not left out of these dynamics and incorporates new tools that add value to the experiences.
Two wineries are enhancing their guided tours through the application of new technologies: Finca el Paraíso from Luigi Bosca Winery with its Raíces (Roots) Experience, and Caro Winery with VineyAR.
Bilbao: a City Committed to Sustainable Development at All Levels
From a gritty industrial city to a walkable space where sustainability is top of mind, Bilbao is now a city committed to sustainable development at all levels.
Lausanne in the top 5 of the most “intelligent” cities
The capital of Vaud ranks fifth in the Smart City Index of the Lausanne Business School IMD, which measures the ability of cities to use technology for the benefit of its citizens.
DIONISIAS WINE FAIR
On Saturday, April 29th, Mendoza had its first fair of wines produced by women. It was called ‘Dionisias Wine Fair’ and it took place in Lamadrid Estate Winery, in Luján de Cuyo. The fair showcased the wines of 25 female wine makers or wineries owned by women. It was the opportunity to taste more than 90 great labels.
Pioneers of sustainability
“Weingut Brüder Dr. Becker, Ludwigshöhe” near Mainz is a pioneer of sustainability, with many decades of commitment to organic viticulture, and a Great Wine Capitals prize winner in this field.
2023 OIV Ampelography course in Chile: Applications are open
For the first time in South America, the new edition of the course will occur from December 4th to 8th after a 33-year gap. During this edition, students will travel to Chile and learn about its wine regions, including Metropolitan, Maule, and Valparaíso.
Tres Sabores Winery: Taste Sustainable Terroir of Napa Valley
Being a regional Winner of the Best of Wine Tourism Award in the Sustainable Wine Tourism Practices category, the Tres Sabores estate on Napa Valley Rutherford Bench is home and the backdrop of every stage of owner and winemaker Julie Johnson’s winemaking process.
Chardonnay – At home in the Adelaide Hills
In May, the Adelaide Hills Wine Region indulges in one of its true passions, Chardonnay. Chardonnay May is part trade, part consumer, and all flavour. Tijana Laganin takes time out to talk about her favourite South Australian grape variety.
Rioja’s Iconic Art of Blending
Nowadays the conversation in Rioja is all about terroir and specificity, with a focus on the vineyard, which almost always means a single varietal. The Rioja blend however, has a long history and certainly deserves to be called iconic.