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Leading Voices from the WTA Community: Key Insights from the 8th UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism

The 8th UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism, hosted recently in Yerevan, Armenia, by the United Nations World Tourism Organization in partnership with the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia, stands as a landmark event in the wine tourism industry. This conference brought together experts and stakeholders under the theme “Heritage in Every Bottle: Crafting Authentic Wine Tourism Experiences,” highlighting the essential balance between modernizing wine tourism and preserving cultural heritage.

Wine Contests: The Fundamental Questions

Per Karlsson, a respected WTA judge, co-founder of BKWine Magazine and BKWine Tours, and co-author of a dozen wine books, raises a seemingly simple question in his latest publication: ‘Should a winemaker enter their wines into competitions?’ Ass we see, this question is as pertinent today as Hamlet’s query. Wine competitions have become the most effective tool for promoting wineries in the modern world.

Miguel Leal

Miguel Leal: A Leader in Wine Tourism and Wine Travel Awards Ambassador for Portugal

We are excited to celebrate Miguel Leal, whose passion for Portugal’s wine and gastronomic experiences has been recognized year after year at the Wine Travel Awards (WTA). Since the inception of the WTA, Miguel has proudly represented Portugal in the Wine Guide category. His remarkable contributions and exceptional service in the wine tourism sector have earned him multiple accolades from public voting over the years. 

Wine Paris

Now Wine Paris

The flagship international event of the wine and spirits industry is changing its name from Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris to Wine Paris, but remains one of the most important in the industry.

Ukrainian Bessarabia’s Wine and Taste Route

A “parade of holubtsi” was held in Odessa region, accompanied by volleys of local wines

The south of Ukraine, Odessa, despite the war, is turning into a Klondike for the modern gourmet. Here you can find both expressive wines and the unique Odessa cuisine, which has absorbed the brightest flavors of the traditional tables of various peoples who have lived on these lands since time immemorial. The fame of the Odessa cuisine is spreading around the world: it is natural that Ukrainian Bessarabia’s Wine and Taste Route was the best in the Region of the year category of the international Wine Travel Awards 2022-2023.