Tourism, Food, and Wine news headlines
* The Australian wine industry has recognised the role of wine and food tourism in selling wine – it’s not just about the wine anymore, reports Graham Howe after a trip to that country, attending the Australia Tourism Exchange 2013.
* Amstel launches its ‘The Chef” TV commercial on Thursday, shot almost entirely at The Mount Nelson, in Chef Rudi Liebenberg’s kitchen, reports BizCommunity.com
* Populence, American producers of popcorn, has created a Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir inspired popcorn range for Kim Crawford wine estate in New Zealand. It does not contain wine, but is flavoured to pair with the wines.
* The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has recorded a close to 6% increase in international air travel between May 2012 and May 2013, the airlines from the Middle East and from Africa showing more than double that growth rate in the twelve months!
Chris von Ulmenstein, Whale Cottage Portfolio: www.whalecottage.com Twitter: @WhaleCottage
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