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How Etna Is Turning Volcanic Terroir Into a Global Wine Tourism Brand

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Mount Etna has long commanded international attention for its dramatic volcanic landscape and distinctive wines. Now, the Sicilian territory is strengthening another dimension of its identity:wine tourism as a strategic driver of destination development. The inaugural Radici Vulcaniche – Between Lava, Vineyards and Great Wines, held in Randazzo on August 29 and 30, 2026, demonstrated […]

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South Australia’s Best Wine Tourism Experiences: 11 Finalists Named for 2027 Global Awards

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From McLaren Vale and Barossa to the Adelaide Hills and Clare Valley, South Australia’s 2027 shortlist demonstrates how wine tourism is evolving beyond the cellar door. South Australia continues to strengthen its position on the international wine tourism stage, with 11 wineries and wine tourism businesses shortlisted for the 2027 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards.

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Beyond the Tasting Room: How Portugal’s Alentejo Is Redefining Experiential Wine Tourism

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Portugal’s Alentejo wine region is demonstrating how wine tourism is evolving from traditional tastings toward more immersive, participatory experiences. From August 25 to September 20, 2026, Casa Relvas is opening its annual Harvest Programme at Herdade de São Miguel, inviting visitors to experience one of the most important moments in the winemaking calendar firsthand. Tourists

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The New Global Wine Tourist

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Understanding the Demographics and Travel Trends Reshaping Wine Tourism in 2026 By Liz PalmerAward-Winning Wine Journalist | Global Wine Tourism Strategist Global wine tourism has been undergoing a significant transformation. Once largely centred on affluent wine enthusiasts seeking cellar tours and tastings, the sector now attracts a more diverse visitor. Today’s wine traveller increasingly seeks

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Wine Tourism News: Asti Leads Piedmont’s Wine Tourism Growth

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The Asti region is emerging as one of Piedmont’s strongest tourism performers in 2026, demonstrating how the strategic integration of wine, cultural heritage, gastronomy and landscape can strengthen destination competitiveness. According to figures cited in their regional report, Asti recorded the largest tourism increase in Piedmont, at 4.15%, representing approximately 30,000 additional visitors. More broadly,

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Beyond the Classics: 7 Wine Regions Shaping Wine Travel in 2026

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From ancient winemaking traditions and UNESCO-recognized heritage to world-class gastronomy and spectacular landscape, these seven destinations belong on the wine travel map in 2026. Wine travel is no longer simply about moving from one tasting room to another. Today’s most memorable journeys combine exceptional wines with gastronomy, cultural heritage, landscapes and authentic connections to the

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FINE 2027: Valladolid to Bring the Global Wine Tourism Industry Together

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FINE, the International Wine Tourism Marketplace, will return to Valladolid, Spain, for its eighth edition on 10–11 March 2027, reinforcing its position as an important international meeting point for the wine tourism industry. The professional marketplace will bring together wineries, wine regions, hotels, tour operators, specialist travel agencies, destination organizations, and tourism professionals from across

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Beyond the Tasting Room: The 10 Trends Redefining International Wine Tourism in Summer 2026

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For decades, wine tourism was defined by tasting rooms, cellar doors, and the quality of the wines poured into guests’ glasses. Today, that model is evolving rapidly. The summer of 2026 marks a significant turning point for the global wine tourism industry. While exceptional wines remain the foundation of every successful destination, they are no

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International Tourism Up 2% in Q1 2026 Amid Growing Uncertainty

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International tourist arrivals grew 2% over the first quarter of 2026, despite disruption caused by the crisis in the Middle East in March. According to the latest data from UN Tourism, some 307 million tourists travelled internationally in the first quarter of 2026, about 6 million more than the same period of 2025. While the start of the

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Robert Mondavi Winery Reopens: Redefining the Global Benchmark for Next-Generation Wine Tourism

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Following a three-year transformation, Robert Mondavi Winery has reopened its historic Oakville estate, marking its 60th anniversary with what is arguably one of the most significant wine tourism reinventions in Napa Valley since the 1960s. The relaunch introduces a fully modernized visitor ecosystem, new hospitality and culinary spaces, expanded indoor-outdoor tasting environments, and advanced winemaking

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