The Banks of the Marne river were the scenery of one of the worst massacres in the history of mankind. Along with unprecedented human casualties and unspeakable horrors of the I World War a great deal of damage was done to the abundant historical monuments of the...
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Georgia, Cradle of Wine
This was the title of the closing plenary session at the International Wine Tourism Conference and Workshop in Croatia 2013 and was made by the Georgian National Tourism Administration and the Georgian National Wine Agency. They gave an introduction to the wine...
Zagreb, Croatia has a History with Heart
Snow and sleet did not deter 10 passionate blog writers and our "I'm used to this kind of weather" guide, Ivana, from taking to the streets of Zagreb. Armed with emblematic umbrellas courtesy of The Zagreb Tourist Board, our herd of North American writers ventured out...
Wine Architecture – what’s that? Can it help increase visits & wine sales?
Fabrizio Bucella is distinguished professor at the Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium. He has a Master in Physics, a second Master in Science and a PhD in Science. He leads research programs focused on Architecture and Wine and teaches oenology. He is...
How to get a region on the wine tourism map. Case Study Nova Scotia
Lesley Trites is a wine writer and blogger in Montreal, Canada. She writes the blog Girl on Wine and is a published poet who enjoys bringing creativity to her wine writing. When not writing, she enjoys travelling to wine regions and has a soft spot for Canada's east...
How do you attract people to your wine region?
Thea Dwelle is the creator and editor of Luscious Lushes, a wine blog created 5 years ago in order to share information on wine, travel, wine business and technology, while focusing on the story behind the wine. Thea also founded the Wine Bloggers Conference...
How to make the perfect wine tourism package
Tom Plant is a tour operator, the creative mind behind WINEormous blog and an avid wine tourist. Having grown up around wine and the hotels business,Tom is well-versed in the industry. His past experience as a disc jockey and news reporter guarantees a great voice...
Find out the who, what & where of the 2013 IWINETC!
March 15th to 16th, will see the International Wine Tourism Conference (IWINETC) bring together a unique blend of wine industry professionals from around the world. Organized by Wine Pleasures, the IWINETC is an extensive 2 days dedicated to the commercialization of...
How to create a memorable wine tourism experience for your guests
Mary Cressler is a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, a Wine Location Specialist through the Center for Wine Origins, and proprietor of Vindulge Wine Education & Consulting; a wine consulting company focusing on enhancing the consumers...