Wine Tourism: Terminological Issues, Consumers and Development Opportunities
Purpose: The article presents a review of world literature on wine tourism and the analysis of the concepts related to it. Design/Methodology/Approach: Review article. Findings: Attention has been drawn to the differences between Old and New World countries in defining the terms of this form of tourism. It has been shown that they are conditioned by socio-economic and cultural factors. Attention has also been paid to the diversity of motives of those tourists who visit wine-growing regions in different countries. Practical Implications: The article stresses the significance of developing wine tourism as a factor of socio-economic development of regions. Originality/Value: The article presents review of contemporary world literature on the issue of wine tourism.