It's been a great day today at IWINETC, here are just a few of the highlights... IWINETC Welcome Reception took place last night! Pascal Lebelle, in charge of culture and tourism in Reims gave us all a very warm welcome and after everyone was enjoying the delicious...
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IWINETC Doors Open Tomorrow with a Glass of Bubbly
As you arrive into Reims we just wanted to wish you a warm welcome and we are looking forward to seeing you for the first day of IWINETC 2015! On arrival at the venue with your printed e-ticket (doors open at 08.30), you can pick up your badge, lanyard, conference...
First-Time Versus Repeat Visitors: Different Types of Loyalty?
Natalia Velikova, Ph.D. is the Associate Director of the Texas Wine Marketing Research Institute and an Associate Professor in the Department of Hospitality & Retail Management at Texas Tech University. Her topic is “First-Time Versus Repeat Visitors: Different...
Exciting & Unchartered Grape Escapes: Laos!
Laos Mood Travel is a Destination Management Company in South East Asia. The company was founded by Laos and French expatriates. Visit the Laos Mood Travel website to explore the idea of visiting Laos and other southeast Asian countries. Mr. Laurent GRANIER is a...
Rebecca LeHeup on ‘Taste the Place’ Wine Tourism Strategy
Rebecca LeHeup is involved with the Ontario food and tourism industries. Currently Rebecca is the Executive Director for Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance (OCTA.) She has a wide range of experiences that lend great credibility to her professionalism. Rebecca has...
Official IWINETC Champagne Grand Tasting
Ready for the Official Champagne Grand Tasting at the International Wine Tourism Conference? After a full day of visiting thirty exhibitors, attending a plenary session and several other sessions, attendees at the 7th Annual International Wine Tourism Conference will...
Does Your Tasting Room Sparkle? Best Practices for Tasting Rooms
Dr. John E. Hudelson, author of Wine Faults: Causes, Effects and Cures, is from Ellensburg, Washington. He has vast experience in the wine industry from the East Coast of the United States to the West Coast. In addition to currently teaching at Washington University’s...
A Bright Future for Adelaide Hills Wine Tourism. Find out Why at IWINETC!
Helen Edwards is a vineyard and winery owner in South Australia’s Adelaide Hills region. Helen has been involved with the South Australian wine industry since 1993 when she planted a vineyard. Since that time she has added a winery, restaurant and cellar door creating...
How To Bring Wine Tourists Back After A Natural Disaster?
Paul Wilke has what he calls “feet on the ground” experience in public relations in global tourism. His travels have taken him to the United Sttes East Coast and West Coast and Asia. Paul has worked closely with organizations such as the United Nations World Tourism...