2016 Best Of Wine Tourism Awards open for entry

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The 2016 Best of Wine Tourism Awards for Cape Town | Cape Winelands are now open for entry.  Local wineries have the opportunity to showcase the excellence of their wine tourism offerings.  

WHO CAN ENTER?

The competition is open to any Cape Town | Cape Winelands winery that believes it excels in their offering in one or more of the seven categories.

WHICH CATEGORIES?

1. Accommodation

2. Wine Tourism Restaurants

3. Architecture and Landscapes

4. Art and Culture

5. Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences

6. Wine Tourism Service (Cellar Door)

7. Sustainable Wine Tourism Practices

WHAT DOES IT COST?

– R600 excluding VAT entry fee PER CATEGORY
– Payments to be done via Bank Transfer – REQUEST INVOICE AND BANK DETAILS FROM [email protected]
– Proof of Payment to accompany entry form
– Applications will only be considered if accompanied by Proof Of Payment of Entry Fee
– Applicants in the Accommodation and Restaurant Category is to reimburse the costs of the judges visit – refer to the Rules for details

HOW TO ENTER

1. Download the Application Form here
2. Familiarise yourself with the Rules.
3. Sign your Application and Rules Form and send together with Proof Of Payment to [email protected] .

Closing date is 15 July 2015.

The overall winners will be announced at a gala event in Bilbao | Rioja on 12 November 2015, at which representatives from the international wine tourism industry will be present.

WHY ENTER?

  • The prestige of the “Best Of Wine Tourism” trophy to display at your winery
  • The opportunity to compete for the overall South African winner award
  • Benchmark your winery against international best practice and to generate wider awareness of the wine tourism offerings
  • Presence on the  GWC website and social media platforms : www.greatwinecapitals.com
  • Presence in the “Best Of” advertisements and press promotion in the local and international media (TV, general and specialised press Wine / Gastronomy / Tourism e.g. Decanter)
  • Promotion to local and international tour operators
  • A presence in a brochure distributed at major local and international wine and tourism exhibitions – electronic version available
  • An invitation to participate in educational events and wine tourism conferences in the cities involved
  • Support in using these marketing tools to promote wine sales