Conviviality and cuisine in the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park! Experience an enjoyable evening in the middle of the Salgesch vineyards.
For the first time, Lausanne has had the pleasure of hosting the General Assembly for the international Great Wine Capitals network!
The international Great Wine Capitals (GWC) network brings together the twelve biggest world capitals that share a major economic and cultural asset: their world-renowned wine region. For the first time, from 22 to 26 October, the City of Lausanne hosted the international network’s General Assembly. 120 delegates had the opportunity to discover Swiss vineyards and a country that sits between innovation and tradition on a conference day hosted by important players in Switzerland’s economic, tourism and wine-growing landscape. The Assembly closed on Thursday 26 October with a gala and ceremony for the Regional Best Of Wine Tourism and Global Best of Wine Tourism awards.
Vaud wines in the spotlight at Expovina in Zurich!
Since 1950, Expovina has established itself as the must-attend event for oenophiles from all over the world in the heart of Zurich. This year, the event takes on the colors of the Canton of Vaud by welcoming Vaud wines as guests of honor.
Porto Wine & Travel Week is Back
Wine tourism enthusiasts from around the globe will converge in Portugal next February for an entire week gathering focused on business and networking. The Porto Wine & Travel Week will see dozens of influential figures in the international wine tourism sector descend upon Porto. They share a common dedication to advancing tourism initiatives that seamlessly blend wine, travel, and regional experiences.
Global Achievements in Wine Tourism Celebrated at Prestigious 2024 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards Ceremony
The Great Wine Capitals Global Network is delighted to announce the winners of the highly anticipated 2024 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards. This year, a remarkable 551 applications were received from 11 Capitals across the world. Over the course of the year, 75 Regional winners were unveiled in their respective Capitals, celebrating outstanding achievements in wine tourism. The Network’s newest member, Hawke’s Bay, who joined mid-year will only open the Awards to their region next year.
Best Of Wine Tourism Regional Award: Napa Valley’s Winners Announced
Seven Napa Valley wine tourism businesses were honored during the annual Destination Symposium held on September 28th, 2023, at CIA at Copia.
Mainz|Rheinhessen: Winners announced for the Best of Wine Tourism Awards 2024
Which companies, initiatives or agencies in Mainz and Rheinhessen currently stand out for their exceptional wine tourism offers? This was the question facing our expert jury as they looked through entries for the Best of Wine Tourism Awards 2024. Who would walk away...
Recipients of International Research Grant to Advance Wine Tourism Industry Announced
The Great Wine Capitals Global Network (GWC) is pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural Great Wine Capital Global Network International Research Grant. This exciting initiative aims to promote excellence and innovation in wine tourism research, addressing industry needs and fostering collaboration among the 12 prestigious wine capitals from around the world.
Announcing the Cape’s Best Of Wine Tourism & Ambassador Award winners for 2024!
The Best Of Wine Tourism Awards recognise wineries in each of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network’s member cities for the excellence of their facilities, in seven different categories, from art and culture to sustainable wine tourism The Wine Tourism Ambassador...
Porto just launched its own “Best Of Club” to encourage cooperation between wine tourism agents in Douro, Porto and Vinhos Verdes regions
Best Of Club – Porto is composed of wine tourism agents distinguished with a Best of Wine Tourism award, in the last three years, a distinction given annually, by the Great Wine Capitals Global Network
Exploring the World of Wine Tourism: Great Wine Capitals Conference Day 2023
A warm welcome to the exceptional 2023 edition! The Great Wine Capitals Annual Meeting returns, this time in tandem with the 6th edition of the “Swiss Wine Tourism Meetings.” This unique convergence offers an opportunity to connect with Swiss and international wine tourism stakeholders. It unveils the captivating initiatives adopted by a nation enriched with a deep wine-growing legacy, seamlessly blending tradition with innovation.
Bardolino Grape and Wine Festival, five days to discover Lake Garda and its famous products
From September 28 to October 2, five days of traditional dishes, markets, live music, and DJ sets, with the event’s undeniable protagonist: the Bardolino wine, which will be present with 23 labels and will accompany the 27 gastronomic proposals.