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From Wine to Hospitality: Building the Talent Behind Bilbao and Rioja Wine Tourism Future
From SAVIA's new sommelier school to the EDA Drinks & Wine Campus rising in Laguardia, Bilbao-Rioja is rethinking Rioja wine tourism training. Wineries and restaurants here now want people who can pour, explain, sell and switch languages, and the region is starting to train them. The post From Wine to Hospitality: Building the Talent Behind Bilbao and Rioja Wine Tourism Future appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
by Liz Aldayturriaga7 viewswine-storiesbilbao-riojagreat-wine-capitalsrioja-wine-academyuniversitieswine-schools - news
Rioja Wine Tourism 2025: Economic Impact Reaches €214 Million
Rioja wine tourism continued to grow in 2025, generating an estimated €214 million in economic impact as wineries welcomed more visitors, expanded their experiences and almost doubled investment in wine tourism. The post Rioja Wine Tourism 2025: Economic Impact Reaches €214 Million appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
by Irina Kvitko11 viewsindustry-resourcesbilbao-riojala-riojareportwine-tourismwine-tourism-in-rioja - news
Restaurante Las Lías: A Wine Lovers’ Mecca in Downtown Bilbao
Located in the heart of downtown Bilbao, Las Lías transcends the traditional restaurant model, functioning as a vibrant "gastrobar" dedicated to the art of wine. Owned by Mikel García—son of the legendary chef Daniel García—this establishment recently secured the 2026 Best Of Wine Tourism award for the Bilbao-Rioja region. The post Restaurante Las Lías: A Wine Lovers’ Mecca in Downtown Bilbao appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
by Tom Perry23 viewsbest-of-storieswine-restaurantbest-of-wine-tourismbilbaobilbao-riojalas-lias-bilbao - news
Bilbao-Rioja Calls for Applications for the 2027 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards
Applications are open for the 2027 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards in Bilbao-Rioja until June 15, 2026. The competition recognizes excellence across seven categories, rewarding innovative and sustainable projects that elevate wine tourism in DOCa Rioja and connect local winners to the global stage. The post Bilbao-Rioja Calls for Applications for the 2027 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
by Tom Perry23 viewslatest-newsawardsbest-of-wine-tourismbilbao-riojagreat-wine-capitalswine-awards - news
The Business of Wine Tourism in Rioja
As traditional consumption habits shift, the wine business is turning toward tourism for growth. In Rioja, the industry has moved beyond the "gift shop" model to offer creative, personalized experiences that align with modern traveler demands. With over €131 million in total regional economic impact, we evaluate the strategic steps needed to sustain this momentum and attract new consumer generations. The post The Business of Wine Tourism in Rioja appeared first on Great Wine Capitals .
by Tom Perry19 viewswine-storiesbilbao-riojagwc-bilbao-riojariojawinewine-business