The Associação de Municípios do Douro e Tâmega (The Association of Douro and Tâmega Municipalities), with the Associação Empresarial de Amarante (Business Association of Amarante), within the scope of their Wine Tourism project “Verde Sentido,” will host a conference in Amarante on October 3rd and 4th under the auspices of the international network “Great Wine Capitals”.
Wine Media Cadetship open for applications
Open to residents of Adelaide, South Australia.
GWC Webinar: How wineries are safely re-opening to welcome back guests
Winery hospitality experts from the world’s most prominent wine regions discussed their approaches to handling the return of in-person winery visits. The webinar offers wineries worldwide guidance on safely and successfully reopening after the pandemic.
The Verde Sentido International Wine Tourism Conference will have the seal of approval of the Great Wine Capitals.
The Association of Municipalities of Douro and Tâmega and the Business Association of Amarante, as part of their “Verde Sentido” wine tourism project, are holding a conference in Amarante (northern Portugal) on 3 and 4 October, which has been awarded the seal of approval of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network.
Friends across the ditch: Hawke’s Bay visitors in Adelaide
Caitlin Davies and Chloe Grainger from the Adelaide, South Australia Great Wine Capitals Steering Committee recently welcomed winemakers from neighbouring Great Wine Capital Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand.
Applications open for wine bursary in Adelaide, South Australia
Wine industry professionals in Adelaide, South Australia looking to travel around the world to build their knowledge and skills are invited to apply for the 2024 Outbound Knowledge Exchange Bursary Program.
Bordeaux: A New Ambassador for the Great Wine Capitals
Jean-Baptiste Thial de Bordenave has been appointed as the Ambassador of Bordeaux for the Great Wine Capitals Global Network. In this role, he will promote the network and its initiatives through his extensive professional activities in the wine industry, both locally in Bordeaux and globally.
Great Wine Capitals Global Network Research Grant – Year Two Now Open for Applications
Building on the success of its inaugural year, the Great Wine Capitals Global Network is excited to announce the second year of its dedicated Research Grant. This program continues to champion excellence and innovation in wine tourism by supporting impactful research in this vibrant sector. The grant underlines GWC’s commitment to fostering academic collaboration among the 12 distinguished wine capitals worldwide.
56th international wine and spirits exhibition at Veronafiere 14-17 April 2024
Vinitaly: highly selective quality and a record number of top-buyers (1200)largest contingents from the USA, Canada, China and UK
Wine Tourism in South Africa
“The vision is to establish South Africa as a leading wine tourism destination on the global arena, recognised for memorable experiences, quality wine, exceptional food and a commitment to sustainable tourism.”
Great Wine Capitals Celebrates the Success of Wine and Travel Week 2024
The Great Wine Capitals Global Network proudly participated in the highly anticipated Wine and Travel Week 2024, which took place in Porto from 18th to 25th February. This annual event, set against the backdrop of one of the world’s most beautiful wine regions, showcased the vibrant intersection of wine culture and tourism, highlighting the global community’s passion for wine.
Great Wine Capitals Global Network Ushers in New Era with Key Leadership Appointments
In an exciting development that promises to invigorate the global wine community, the Great Wine Capitals Global Network (GWCGN) is pleased to announce the election of Paolo Arena as President and Jo Colins as Vice President. The appointments were confirmed during the 2023 GWC Annual General Meeting held recently in Lausanne, Switzerland.