Global Wine Tourism Report 2025. Wineries from around the world are invited to collaborate in the collection of scientific data
Geisenheim University, WineTourism.com, UN Tourism, the OIV, and the Great Wine Capitals Global Network (GWC) have launched a research initiative aimed at collecting and analyzing scientific data to provide up-to-date insights into key developments and trends in the wine tourism sector. The research findings will be presented in the autumn at two conferences – in Bulgaria and France. Drinks+ & Wine Travel Awards, an organizer of educational and awareness-raising events promoting advanced knowledge and experience in wine tourism, supports this research initiative and calls on wineries around the world to participate in the survey.
Wine tourism has seen significant growth over the past decade, emerging as a profitable and dynamic branch of the global wine industry. As a driver of sustainable development, it also plays a key role in diversifying rural economies, creating jobs, and bringing tangible benefits to local communities. It fosters the preservation of cultural and natural heritage, while promoting more responsible and inclusive tourism models. However, despite its rising importance, both academics and industry professionals continue to face challenges due to a lack of reliable data and insights. There is a clear information gap in the field of wine tourism at the international level, which limits the ability of policymakers and industry to formulate evidence-based public policies and business plans.
To address this need, Geisenheim University, in collaboration with WineTourism.com, UN Tourism, the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV), and the Great Wine Capitals Global Network (GWC), has launched a global research initiative. This initiative will culminate in a Global Report on Wine Tourism Trends based on an annual worldwide survey to generate up-to-date data and insights on key developments.
“Our common goal is to provide valuable findings directly to wineries and tourism organizations through an annual report. This year’s survey focuses on innovation and emerging trends that have fundamentally reshaped the wine tourism landscape recently”, – the scientific initiative is commented on by Professor Dr. Prof. h.c. Gergely Szolnoki from Geisenheim University, one of the most experienced researchers and visionaries in wine tourism, and a judge of the international Wine Travel Awards.
The strength of this initiative lies in the collaboration between international organizations, academic institutions and industry partners — a unique cooperation bringing together diverse expertise and global perspectives.
The findings of the study will be freely available in the form of a report and will be presented simultaneously at various events, such as the UN Tourism Wine Tourism Conference in Bulgaria on 6–7 October 2025 and the Great Wine Capitals Annual Conference in Bordeaux on 2–6 November 2025.
Wineries from across the world are warmly invited to take part in the survey. Your participation is vital to creating a comprehensive picture of the global wine tourism sector.
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