Sustainable Wine Tourism Practices

 
  • In order to streamline the entry process and to save time, all categories may be entered on one form, so that entrants do not have to complete the background questions more than once.
  • Should you wish to enter more than one category, please review all these category information pages in advance and have all the information to hand, before starting your entry.
  • Please remember to upload supporting information, images, brochures, certificates, clearly named including your property name and which category they apply to. 

This award is designed to measure properties that are actively practising sustainability and conservation initiatives on a large scale and can demonstrate sustainability principles in all areas of business.
You may only enter either this award or the Ambassador Conservation Pioneer award, not both.
Criteria
 
    • A short description of your Property and Services linked to the chosen category is required. \
    • Should you become a winner of a Best Of Wine Tourism Award, how do you plan to promote this award? (Please be specific).
    • What makes your sustainable experience unique to visitors? 
    •  What are your visitor numbers and spend on the wine tourism related experiences (wine tastings, wine and food pairings, vino- therapy, wine safari…etc)
    • What type of environmentally sustainable innovations and developments have you implemented?
    • What is the impact of your service and its contribution to tourism, and especially wine tourism, and to the economy in your region.
    • How is your involvement and your philosophy for sustainable practices developed in your wine tourism activities?
    • How do you promote/share your environmental and social responsible practices with your visitors?
    • Are you a member of any association/ sustainability scheme/ institution/accreditation relating to the triple bottom line (Social | Economic | Environment) within sustainability in wine?
    • How many permanent direct/indirect jobs are created due to your wine tourism experience/s? Directly impacting the staff and local community?
    • How are your involvement and your philosophy for sustainable practices developed in your wine tourism activities?
    • How you promote these  practices towards your visitors and make them concerned about these environmental activities?
    • How does your wine tourism offering benefit the local community?

    • Entry Fee: R700 incl. VAT per entry. Payable to: 

      Current Bank Account Name: Tourvest Holdings (PTY) LTD SANCOLD

      Bank: RMB Corporate Banking

      Account Number: 62412193253

      Branch Code: 255005

      Reference: Estate/Experience

      Please upload proof of payment below, with entry supporting documents

Should you wish to enter more than one category, before clicking below, please review all the category information pages in advance and have all the information required to hand.

Upload your files – ensure your property name and the category appear in the file names


*A maximum of 10 documents, photographs, brochures, etc.