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FOOD & DRINK WINE TOURISM DESTINATIONS


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Wine tourism is on the rise so, let it add sparkle to your sales, writes Laura French


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glass of vino rarely goes amiss, but it’s even better


paired with spectacular scenery, glorious sunshine, local culture and good food. In fact, what’s not to love about wine tourism? It’s little wonder the sector is doing so well right now, with wine cruises, vineyard stays and tipple-themed tours filling every brochure and providing a boost to the verdant, rural regions of Europe and beyond. These holidays are growing


in interest, according to Clare Tobin, chief commercial officer at Olympic Holidays. “Wine tourism is increasingly popular, and a visit to a winery or exploring a nearby wine route can really add to a holiday,” she says.


A wine-themed break doesn’t


have to mean the full shebang though; whether clients are looking for a multi-country trip with the occasional tasting, a river cruise with a viticultural twist, or an in-depth stay at a vineyard, they’ll find their match – and you’ll find your hook to help sell a destination with a fresh approach that no self-respecting wine fan could resist.


w STOP: VINEYARD VISITS Vineyards are a common feature of many escorted tours, stopping off for a tasting or a talk with the vintner – and with someone else to do the driving, guests need not worry about having their glass refilled more than once.


Vineyard stays and tipple-themed tours provide a boost to the verdant, rural regions of Europe


Specialist operators such as


Arblaster & Clarke will plot out a route that takes in the best wine experiences in the region, ranging from Europe and Australia to South America and South Africa. But many mainstream operators put food and drink at the heart of their tours too: the likes of Insight Vacations’ slower-paced Country


Roads holidays or Back-Roads Touring’s southern Europe and the Med trips are bursting with scenic vineyard stops promising fine wine, tasty nibbles and all- round easy living. For those shorter on time,


suggest a wine-focused excursion instead – they can still pick up a few bottles at cellar-door prices to relive the experience at home. And where better to sip a sultry malbec than in the heart of the Argentinian capital, Buenos Aires? Urban Adventures has an


evening tour around the city that focuses on the edgier side of Argentinian viticulture, stopping everywhere from an art gallery to a vintner store


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