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Wine Travel Awards 2024-2025: Where Wine, Travel and Culture Converged at London Wine Fair Great Britain On a bright spring morning at the London Wine Fair 2025, the Wine Travel Awards community came together for a celebration that was far more than a ceremony — a gathering of ideas, people, and purpose. The WTA 2024-2025 Ceremony marked the culmination of the project’s fourth season, honouring excellence and innovation in wine tourism. But more importantly, it offered a space for reflection, discovery, and connection. More

Raise a Toast to the Winners of the Fourth WTA Season! Great Britain The Wine Travel Awards are delighted to reunite with our vibrant community of wine and tourism professionals, enthusiasts, passionate wine travelers and guides, ambassadors, bloggers, and wine writers at the WTA Ceremony – a special event celebrating excellence and innovation in wine tourism. More

Fourth Edition – Wine Travel Awards 2024-2025 – Announces the Winners! The whole world On April 30, the main voting stage of the Wine Travel Awards 2024-2025 came to an end. Our distinguished panel of judges has made its decision, and we are proud to announce the names of the winners and extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the participants of this year’s campaign – a campaign that united representatives from 44 countries around the world! More

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Events

Merano WineFestival Heads South: Calabria Hosts Three-Day Celebration of Taste, Terroir, and Tradition Italy Calabria gears up for the first-ever regional Merano WineFestival — Essence of the South (June 7–9). From Cirò’s historic center to the elegant Borgo Saverona, the inaugural edition of Merano WineFestival Calabria is ready to pour out the soul of Southern Italy — one glass at a time. Those will be three days dedicated to discovering the food and wine excellence of Calabria, with tastings and in-depth studies. More

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News

Global Wine Tourism Report 2025. Wineries from around the world are invited to collaborate in the collection of scientific data The whole world 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. More

The Wine Travel Awards 2024–2025 announced the Winners of public voting The whole world On April 1st, an essential phase of Wine Travel Award 2024–2025 – the public voting stage – concluded. We are thrilled to announce the winners and extend our congratulations to all participants! More

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Stories of the nominees

San Salvatore 19.88: sharing Cilento’s voice on the international stage Italy WTA is proud to share news from our Public Voting Winner, Azienda Agricola San Salvatore 1988, a winery deeply rooted in the traditions and landscapes of Cilento, Campania. More

The Wines of South America Brazil/Argentina What comes to mind when you think of Brazil? Carnival, vibrant social gatherings, beaches gilded by an unrelenting sun, and the electric energy of football, no doubt. But fine wine? Likely not the first association. Yet Brazil's winemaking history stretches back nearly five centuries – a legacy as intricate as its cultural mosaic. More

Armenia & Georgia: Exploring the Birthplace of Wine and Its Vibrant Tourism Armenia/Georgia Armenia and Georgia, two of the world’s oldest winemaking nations, offer an unforgettable journey through history, culture, and exceptional wines. With ancient traditions, unique grape varieties, and breathtaking landscapes, these neighboring countries are a paradise for wine lovers seeking authenticity and adventure. More

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Articles & Interviews

From Wine and Architecture to Empowerment: The Story Behind Women in Wine Portugal Portugal In this insightful interview, Micaela Fonseca, a Portuguese architect and wine producer, opens up about her unique journey from architecture to founding Women in Wine Portugal, a pioneering initiative that champions gender equality in the wine industry. More

Behind the Scenes of IWINETC 2025: Crafting a Global Wine Tourism Experience in South Moravia The Czech Republic The International Wine Tourism Conference (IWINETC), a cornerstone of the global wine tourism industry since 2009, will host its 2025 edition at Mikulov Castle in South Moravia, The Czech Republic, on March 26-27. More

The Sustainable Wine Roundtable: A Global Vision for Change Great Britain James Streeter, the dynamic Chair of the Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR), is a visionary leader with over 25 years of expertise. James has been at the forefront of environmental innovation, from the oil fields of North Siberia to shaping sustainability across the food and beverage sectors. More

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Videos

The Ceremony honoring the WTA winners in London Great Britain The Wine Travel Awards 2024-2025 Ceremony was held at Olympia London (Gallery Suite) on May 20. The WTA team congratulates all the winners and thanks our esteemed judges for their work! More

Cloudy Bay is 40 years New Zealand One of New Zealand's most distinguished wineries turns 40 this year. More

The first Deep Sea Aging Wine of Taiwan Taiwan We are thrilled to showcase our nominee, Domain Vino Formosa from Taiwan! Domain Vino Formosa is developing unique wine tourism programs centered around Taiwan’s emerging viticulture. More

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