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Global tourism surges ahead: record arrivals in the first nine months of 2025

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International tourist arrivals grew 5% in January through to September 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 and 3% above the pre-pandemic year 2019. According to the latest edition of the World Tourism Barometer, over 1.1 billion tourists travelled internationally between January and September this year, about 50 million more than in the same […]

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Liz Palmer – Wine Journalist receives the 2025 ITER VITIS + The Council of Europe Award for Communication

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“I am thrilled and deeply honoured to receive the 2025 ITER VITIS Award for Communication, recognizing my global advocacy in promoting wine culture, education, and responsible tourism.” The award was presented a few days ago at the ITER VITIS Conference in Thessaloniki, Greece. This inspiring event brought together international experts and institutions to explore how

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The International Wine Academy’s Historic Appeal to the United Nations

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Wine has long transcended its role as a simple beverage, serving instead as a living testament to humanity’s cultural, social, and agricultural heritage. Across civilizations, from the vineyards of Mesopotamia to the cellars of Burgundy and the valleys of Mendoza, wine has symbolized conviviality, peace, and continuity. Today, this millennia-old legacy faces an unprecedented challenge.

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Etna Days 2025: A Landmark Edition

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This morning, I had the privilege of attending the Etna Days 2025 “Welcome Presentation” and “Technical Tasting” where an extraordinary lineup of Etna DOC wines and producers set the tone for what promises to be a landmark edition. “The energy and diversity of wines from Mount Etna are simply remarkable.” Liz Palmer Etna Days 2025

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International Wine Challenge Reveals the World’s Highest Scoring Wines of 2025

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The International Wine Challenge (IWC) 2025 has once again affirmed its position as the most rigorous and influential benchmark of global wine quality. This year’s results highlight the remarkable diversity of viticultural excellence, with nine countries earning recognition across the most prestigious categories, including Champion titles, international trophies, and national trophies. The IWC’s methodological rigour,

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Global Tourism Rebounds: 690 Million Travellers Drive 2025 Growth Despite Global Uncertainty

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The international tourism sector demonstrated notable resilience in the first half of 2025, recording a 5% increase in global arrivals compared to the same period in 2024, according to the latest UN Tourism data. This upward trajectory translated into approximately 690 million international tourist movements between January and June, a figure that underscores both the

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Radici del Sud 2025: Celebrating the Roots of Southern Italian Wine and Food

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The twentieth edition of Radici del Sud recently concluded spectacularly, marking another milestone for this renowned annual celebration of Southern Italian wine and culinary excellence. Held from June 4–9, 2025, at the historic former Distillery Paolo Cassano in Gioia del Colle, Puglia, this unique gathering brought together wine producers, international buyers, critics, journalists, and passionate

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Welsh Wine Industry Thrives Amid Climate Shifts and Strategic Innovation

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In the rolling hills of Wales, a quiet revolution is underway. Once considered too cold and damp for viticulture, the Welsh countryside is now home to a burgeoning wine industry that is defying expectations and thriving amid climate shifts and strategic innovation. As global temperatures rise, regions previously unsuitable for grape cultivation are experiencing longer

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Historic Shake-Up: Château Lafleur Exits the Pomerol Appellation

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Château Lafleur announced a few days ago that it is withdrawing from both the Pomerol AOC and wider Bordeaux designation from the 2025 vintage, with all six wines in the Société Civile du Château Lafleur group set to become Vins de France. Here are some excerpts from the Guinaudeau family Letter: “Climate is changing fast

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EU wine, spirits to face 15% US tariff starting August 1

European wine and spirits will face a 15% U.S. import tariff until a different deal is agreed in talks expected to continue in the autumn, the European Commission and EU diplomats said on Thursday, dashing producers’ hopes of an immediate reprieve. A framework trade deal between Brussels and Washington on Sunday agreed a 15% tariff

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