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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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Botanico: From the Orchard to your table, an Ode to Nature
At Botanico, the garden restaurant of Viña Casas del Bosque, the day’s harvest decides the menu. Deep in Chile’s Casablanca Valley, a family winery has turned cool-climate conviction into one of the country’s most quietly captivating tables.
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What Are Wine Travellers Really Looking For?
A weekend in the Douro is more than a wine escape—it is an invitation to slow down and reconnect with authentic Portugal. From the award-winning hospitality of Casa do Santo Wine & Tourism in Provesende to traditional village life, wood-fired bread, local cafés and the remarkable tasting menu at O Forno de Jales, this journey reveals how the future of wine tourism lies in meaningful human connections. Discover why the Douro’s landscapes, people and traditions transform simple moments into unforgettable memories.
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Napa Valley Is Rewriting the Wine and Hospitality Career Story
Napa Valley’s hospitality sector supports more than 15,000 jobs and pumps more than $2.8 billion into local businesses annually, but the opportunity lies in changing the perception of a service-industry career path.
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