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Discover the world’s finest winery tourism regions, the members of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network!
We share industry insights from the leading winery tourism regions around the globe and promote the most innovative wineries that welcome local and international visitors. Our annual Best Of Wine Tourism awards are recognized as benchmarks of excellence.
Whether you are looking for advice on visiting our cities and wine regions or are in the wine business, looking for expertise to develop winery tourism, our site is full of information about our destinations as well as academic and professional resources.
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Smith & Sheth: creating exceptional experiences
Visitors to Smith & Sheth gain a meaningful connection to the Great Wine Capital of Hawke’s Bay on a number of levels thanks to the carefully considered wine experiences on offer, delivered by expert, friendly staff.
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Bilbao and Rioja: Where Summer Adventures Meet Wine Country
The combination of Bilbao’s coastal energy and Rioja’s wine landscape rhythms creates perfect conditions for active tourism. Summer temperatures moderate the Atlantic influence, while the extended daylight hours provide ample time for outdoor exploration
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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.
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- Industry Resources: Château Prieuré Lichine [ ©Gunther Vicente ]
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