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Wine & Food tourism conference bears food for thought and good wine ideas to drink to
While there is no commonly agreed on definition of wine tourism, a clear message from the delegates and speakers at the first annual ‘The Business of Wine & Food Tourism Conference’ is that collaboration across the industry is key. The conference, hosted on 1 and...
Inaugural Business of Wine & Food Tourism Conference brings industry together
Representatives from the wine, food, tourism and hospitality industry gathered with national and international speakers and delegates at Spier Wine Farm on 1 and 2 November, to take part in the first annual ‘The Business of Food & Wine Tourism Conference’....
Wine Tourism Industry Positive About the Business of Wine & Food Tourism Conference and National Wine Tourism Strategy
In 2012, South Africa’s wine tourism was rated the best-developed in the world by International Wine Review, one of the world’s most influential opinion formers on wine. The world is catching on with destinations responding to the growing demand for wine and food...
Wineries set to benefit from Cape’s bumper summer season
According to Enver Duminy, CEO of Cape Town Tourism, all indications are that the Cape will have a fantastic high season, both with international and domestic visitors. The exchange rate favours our international visitors and this may also encourage locals to remain...
South Africa’s wine tourism industry responds to global travel trends
“International tourism reached new heights in 2015. The robust performance of the sector is contributing to economic growth and job creation in many parts of the world. It is thus critical for countries to promote policies that foster the continued growth of tourism,...
The Cape winelands have the potential to rival Napa Valley as a tourist destination, says leading US expert
“The Cape winelands have the potential to become as significant as the Napa Valley,” says Clay Gregory, President and CEO of Visit Napa Valley. Gregory, who will be a headline speaker at The Business of Wine & Food Tourism Conference in Stellenbosch on 1 and 2...