How to Plan the Perfect Okanagan Wine Country Road Trip

Reading Time: 3 minutes Guest Post by Johnny Ho, Creator at Okanagan Wineries. The Okanagan Valley stretches nearly 200 kilometres from tip to tail, and somewhere along those winding lakeside roads sit over 150 wineries. I know this valley well — well enough that I ended up building an iOS app called Okanagan Wineries to help visitors explore […] The post How to Plan the Perfect Okanagan Wine Country Road Trip appeared first on BCWineTrends .

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Portugal for Wine Lovers: Port, the Douro Valley and the Trip of a Lifetime

Reading Time: 7 minutes Portugal exceeded every expectation. Over two weeks, my son and I explored Lisbon, Sintra, Nazaré, Fátima, Porto, the Douro Valley and Óbidos, discovering spectacular vineyards, unforgettable dining, historic cities and some of the world’s most compelling wines. From Port tastings at Cockburn’s and Sandeman to an extraordinary meal at DOC overlooking the Douro River, Portugal proved to be far more than a wine destination—it is a country where wine, culture, history and hospitality come together in remarkable fashion. The post Portugal for Wine Lovers: Port, the Douro Valley and the Trip of a Lifetime appeared first on BCWineTrends .

International Tourism Up 2% in Q1 2026 Amid Growing Uncertainty

International tourist arrivals grew 2% over the first quarter of 2026, despite disruption caused by the crisis in the Middle East in March. According to the latest data from UN Tourism, some 307 million tourists travelled internationally in the first quarter of 2026, about 6 million more than the same period of 2025. While the start of the […] The post International Tourism Up 2% in Q1 2026 Amid Growing Uncertainty appeared first on Liz Palmer .

Vinitaly 2026: Wine Tourism and Market Diversification as Strategic Growth Engines for Italian WineVinitaly 2026: Wine Tourism and Market Diversification as Strategic Growth Engines for Italian Wine

At the opening of the 58th edition of Vinitaly in Verona, a clear strategic narrative emerged: the future growth of the Italian wine sector will be driven not solely by export expansion, but increasingly by wine tourism development and the diversification of international markets. Italy’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, emphasized: “Wine is the […] The post Vinitaly 2026: Wine Tourism and Market Diversification as Strategic Growth Engines for Italian WineVinitaly 2026: Wine Tourism and Market Diversification as Strategic Growth Engines for Italian Wine appeared first on Liz Palmer .

How to Plan the Perfect Okanagan Wine Country Road Trip

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Portugal for Wine Lovers: Port, the Douro Valley and the Trip of a Lifetime

International Tourism Up 2% in Q1 2026 Amid Growing Uncertainty

Vinitaly 2026: Wine Tourism and Market Diversification as Strategic Growth Engines for Italian WineVinitaly 2026: Wine Tourism and Market Diversification as Strategic Growth Engines for Italian Wine