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2012 Wine Tourism Conference to be Announced Soon

We are working hard to finalize the date and host hotel for the 2012 Wine Tourism Conference. While we don’t have exact details yet, it will likely be in November in Sonoma County, as requested by a majority of those … Continue reading

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First Wine Tourism Conference Ends With Success

The First Wine Tourism Conference to be directed towards wine tourism professionals from through North America and beyond wrapped up with a sold-out total of 205 registered participants. Attendees gave it a resounding vote of success at the final wrapup … Continue reading

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Sharing Best Practices Panel with Moderator Ray Johnson from Sonoma State University

Our final panel of the conference is a very exciting topic, Sharing Best Practices. We have brought in four experts to provide their views on what works and what doesn’t in wine tourism and then want to hear from audience … Continue reading

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Wine Tourism Conference Almost Sold Out

The first Wine Tourism Conference targeted to wine and tourism professionals across North America is almost sold out. With 186 registered, only 20 spaces remain out of the 200 available. So far, large groups of registrants come from the following … Continue reading

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Wine Reception with Napa Vintners

In addition to the excellent banquet dinner provided by Legendary Napa, we are pleased to offer a pre-dinner reception organized by Napa Vintners. The following wineries will be pouring at the reception from 5:00 – 6:30 PM on Wednesday, November … Continue reading

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Wine Tourism Conference Banquet Dinner Menu

Legendary Napa is generously hosting the Banquet Dinner of the Wine Tourism Conference, scheduled for Wednesday, November 16th at the Napa Marriott, our host hotel. The dinner menu looks delicious! Wine Tourism Conference Banquet Dinner St. Supéry Sauvignon Blanc First-of-the … Continue reading

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Listing of Attendees Posted

We have posted the 2011 Wine Tourism Conference list of attendees. Take a moment to look at the great group of folks who will be joining us in Napa Valley next month by visiting the pdf of attendees. This is … Continue reading

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Pre and Post Wine Tourism Conference Excursions

We understand those of you coming from out of the area might want to extend your trip to see wine country itself and not just the conference hotel. At the same time, many conference attendees will be locals and those … Continue reading

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Touring and Tasting Magazine on Board

For the past 17 years, the mission of Touring & Tasting Marketing and Media has been promoting tourism to the wine regions of North America. What a perfect partner to have for the first-ever Wine Tourism Conference in North America. … Continue reading

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Wine Tourism Conference Speakers Added

In just one panel alone, we are bringing together some of the biggest names in the wine industry. For the panel “A Rising Tide Raises All Boats”, we have the following panelists: Michael Mondavi,  Mondavi Family Wines Andre Morgenthal, Wines … Continue reading

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