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Wine Tourism Archives - Liz Palmer

Wine Tourism

ENIT Toronto Highlights Southern Italy’s Growing Appeal for Wine, Gastronomy and Cultural Tourism

Calabria, Sardinia and Sicily demonstrate the potential of experiential tourism, regional identity and year-round destination development. I attended the Italian National Tourist Board (ENIT) Press Day at Spazio Camera, in Toronto’s Little Italy, where over 25 journalists and tourism trade professionals gathered to explore the evolving tourism proposition of Calabria, Sardinia and Sicily. Led by […]

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Australia’s Clare Valley Winery Wins Global Wine Tourism Award for Culinary Innovation

Bush deVine Restaurant at Paulett Wines has received the 2027 Global Best Of Wine Tourism Award for Culinary Experiences, presented during the Great Wine Capitals Annual Conference in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. The award recognizes the restaurant’s innovative integration of native Australian ingredients, sustainable practices and carefully considered food-and-wine pairings. Central to the experience is

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ACEVIN announces the winners of the 8th Spanish Wine Routes Wine Tourism Awards

Spain’s 2026 Wine Tourism Awards are offering a compelling perspective on the future of European wine tourism, highlighting how innovation, sustainability, cultural heritage and immersive visitor experiences are becoming central to destination competitiveness. Announced last week by the Spanish Association of Wine Cities (ACEVIN), the eighth edition of the Rutas del Vino de España Wine

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Mendoza’s Data-Driven Wine Tourism Strategy: A New Direction for Destination Management

Mendoza, one of the world’s leading wine tourism destinations, is taking an important step towards evidence-based destination management through a new partnership designed to strengthen tourism intelligence, economic planning and industry competitiveness. Announced on October 15, 2026, the agreement between Ente Mendoza Turismo (EMETUR) and Bodegas de Argentina establishes a framework for systematically collecting and

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2026 Great Wine Capitals Conference: Redefining the Future of Responsible Wine Tourism in New Zealand

I was honoured and delighted to receive an invitation to speak at the 2026 Great Wine Capitals Global Network Annual Conference in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, this October. Unfortunately, I was unable to participate this year, which was particularly disappointing given the conference’s timely focus on responsible wine tourism, sustainability and strategic destination development –

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Spain Develops Sustainable Wine Tourism Routes Around Cerrato’s Underground Heritage

Cerrato Palentino demonstrates how cultural heritage, gastronomy and slow tourism can support rural destination development. Spain’s Cerrato Palentino region is advancing a heritage-led approach to wine tourism through the development of three thematic itineraries designed to strengthen its position as a sustainable rural destination. Announced on October 8th by the Provincial Council of Palencia (Diputación

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France Proposes New Legislation to Support Wine and Spirits Tourism

France is considering legislative changes designed to simplify regulations governing wine and spirits tourism, potentially making it easier for wineries and distilleries to develop visitor experiences. A legislative proposal submitted to the French National Assembly on 6 October 2026 (Bill No. 3233) seeks to address licensing requirements affecting certain wine and spirits tourism activities. The

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UN Tourism Recognizes Three Innovations Redefining Wine Tourism in Europe

France, Slovenia and Germany demonstrate how sustainability, experiential innovation and accessibility are shaping the future of wine tourism. Wine tourism has been evolving beyond traditional cellar-door tastings, with greater emphasis on sustainability, immersive experiences and inclusive hospitality. This shift was highlighted during Destination Vignobles 2026, held in Cognac, France, from 6–8 October, where UN Tourism

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MICHELIN Guide to Unveil First Champagne Wine Selection in February 2027

A New Chapter for Champagne’s Terroir, Fine Wine Recognition and Wine Tourism The MICHELIN Guide will unveil its inaugural Champagne Wine Selection on 4 February 2027, marking another milestone in the Guide’s expansion into the world of fine wine and introducing a new dimension to one of France’s most internationally recognised wine tourism destinations. Following

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