Monday, November 04, 2024

International Tourism & Travel Show 2024


The International Tourism
and Travel Show Montreal 2024

34th Edition 

November 1 - 3, 2024

The annual International Tourism and Travel Show celebrated its 34th edition this year. It was held once again in a very spacious hall at the Montreal's Palais des congrès, and was marked by an ardent interest of the Montreal’s visitors who attended in great numbers.




This annually recurring International Tourism and Travel Show, well attended year after year, welcomes a large number of people of all ages but, especially retires who are searching for warm destinations where they can relax in the sun and the warm and get away from the long and cold Canadian winters. They are all also interested to discover different countries and have memorable experiences.




This very popular Show is the great place to discover a huge number of travel destinations while comparing the travel opportunities to various countries, exotic resorts, their services offered, and group travel specials. The numerous travel specialist at various booths readily provide information as to what type of accommodation and entertainment one can expect at the chosen destinations during their travel. They also help with choosing and making the travel preparations.





The Show also offers a number of other attractions like food tasting, assisting at master cooking classes, tasting the food afterwards, or colouring the world's map.




For more information, visit the International Tourism and Travel Show's website.



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Monday, October 07, 2024

Napa Valley Wines 2024


Napa Valley Wines

Cultivating Excellence

October 3, 2024


This event took place at the Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec in Montreal.

It was a unique experience dedicated to cultivating excellence in the wine industry and an opportunity to discover the secrets of Napa Valley's world-renowned wines and learn from passionate experts. Napa Valley wines are synonymous with superior quality from tone of the most extraordinary wine producing regions in the world.

It was a unique experience dedicated to cultivating excellence in the wine industry and an opportunity to discover the secrets of Napa Valley's world-renowned wines and learn from passionate experts. Napa Valley wines are synonymous with superior quality from tone of the most extraordinary wine producing regions in the world.

The winemakers who were on site:

1. Amici Cellars (à la recherche d'un agent)

2. Clos du Val

3. Freemark Abbe

4. Gallica

5. Long Meadow Ranch Winery

6. Napa Cellars

7. Oleandri Wines (à la recherche d'un agent)

8. Raymond Vineyards

9. Round Pond Estate (à la recherche d'un agent)

10.Signorello Estate

11.Silver Oak

12.Silverado Vineyards

13.Stewart Cellars (à la recherche d'un agent)

14.Trefethen Family Vineyards


Here is a short photo-reportage from that event:





















Friday, June 14, 2024

Stars of South Africa Wines

THE STARS OF SOUTH AFRICA

Les étoiles de l'Afrique du Sud

PIWOSA: Premium Independent Wineries of South Africa

Tasting for Professionals

June 13, 2023


This wine tasting event, held at Montreal’s Le PARLOIR - private cellars located on Guy street, was an excellent opportunity to discover the wine treasures of South Africa. The event presented the wine professionals an opportunity to get immersed in the world of South African wines and wine industry, and to get seduced by their unique aromas and tastes. It also presented unique opportunities to meet experts in the field and interact with other enthusiasts.




PIWOSA, the Premium Independent Wineries of South Africa, is a coalition of 12 leading wine producers from the diverse terroirs of the Western Cape. Founded in 2013 with a clear mission to elevate South African wines to a global level, PIWOSA has undoubtedly succeeded in this endeavour. 




United by a shared dedication to excellence, the wines made by PIWOSA members embody the diversity and quality of South African winemaking. Together, they represent the pinnacle of the country's wine industry, leaving a unique lasting impression on the global wine landscape.



Producers Present

Visit their website and learn about their vineyards and vintages:

Avondale

De Grendel

Forrester Vineyards

Glenelly

Jardin

Journey's End

Klein Constantia

Paul Cluver

Raats

Radford Dale

Springfield

The Drift




Wine deals were made during the event in a dedicated closed room, visible to all the attendees.



There was also delicious food offered to the attendee's that included smoked salmon and an octopus - feta cheese salat, very much appreciated by all the attendees.




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