The Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism Awards 2023 has returned once more with a bang and a call has been made for wine producers, wine experiences and wineries across the Western Cape Province to enter the competition.
The awards aim to celebrate innovation and excellence in wine tourism throughout the greatest wine regions of the world. The initiative also focuses on celebrating leaders making innovative efforts to ensure sustainability and conservation in wine tourism throughout the greatest wine regions of the world.
This annual international competition is designed to reward the wineries in each of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network’s member cities for their excellence in different categories. It is also an excellent opportunity to position the region as a world-class wine destination, with considerable media attention given to the awards and winners.
Winners of the contest will also be included in an annual global campaign financed by Great Wine Capitals, with featured blog posts and articles, and social media exposure on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Co-founder and Marketing Director of Creation Wines, and the Best Of Wine Tourism Awards regional International winner, Carolyn Martin said that The Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism Awards showcased the greatest wine regions of the world and the very best of what they have to offer in wine tourism innovation and excellence.
“The Creation team is proud of their recognition as 2022 Global Winner for Wine Tourism Restaurants and 2022 Regional Winner for Wine Tourism Services. These accolades are meaningful for each and every member of our team as they speak of our dedication, our aspirations and our hope to excel and deliver a unique, innovative and educative world-class gastronomic experience. We all need to use winning opportunities to enhance the reputation of the South African Wine Industry and Sustainable Wine Tourism.” she said.
There is breadth and depth of unique wine experiences to be enjoyed across the Western Cape, with 22 wine routes to explore.
Western Cape as a tourism destination is home to world-class wine tourism offerings and according to Wesgro CEO, Wrenelle Stander it is encouraging that there is a growing awareness and increase in positive perception of to the province’s local wines globally due to positive showcasing created by respected platforms such as the Great Wine Capitals’ Best of Wine Tourism Awards and other awards garnered at international wine competitions.
“I encourage all our wine tourism operators to seize this opportunity and enter into the Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism Awards and share our winemaking craft, culture and experiences with visitors from across the globe”, concluded Stander.
For those wishing to enter the competition, follow the link https://www.bestofwinetourism.co.za/home/ for more information about the application process and to apply.
