The International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) is now a global network of journalists who cover the hospitality and lifestyle fields, and the people who promote them.
In 1956 a group of prominent Frenchmen started rating restaurants. This small group, along with an American, conceptualized an international version of their organization. It became the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), when formally created as a non-profit organization in California in 1981. continued…
IFWTWA Bellingham – Whatcom County, Washington Media Tour September 5-11, 2012
Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism invites IFWTWA members to be their guests to explore a Northwest travel treasure. Located south of Vancouver BC near the USA-Canada border, Bellingham, Washington consistently ranks among the best places to live, best places to retire, and “hippest, healthiest, and most adventure-packed” small cities in America. Maybe it's something in the water, but its accolades include “Best Place to Play Year-Round,” “Top 10 Adventure Town” and “Happiest Small City.” IFWTWA writers will see, feel, taste and learn about this exciting region over six days, from mountains to sea and field to fork, while enjoying the city's three top boutique hotels.
You will experience:
• Museums • Easy hiking • Sailing a tall ship • Wine tasting • Agritourism • Historic tours • Cuisine from fine dining to oyster shucking on the beach • And more.
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IFWTWA and the Napa Downtown Association
December 4-7, 2011
WINTER IS CABERNET SEASON
Hosted by the Napa Downtown Association
- Guided Exploration of ArtWalk Sculpture Tour, Art on First and Art Galleries
- Breakfast with the Mayor of Napa at Hatt Hall
- Historic Walking Tour of Downtown and Riverfront Led by Local Historian George Webber
- Wine Tour of Downtown Wine Bars/Tasting Rooms with Katie Hamilton Shaffer
- Gourmet Lunch with Wines Aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train
- Walking Tour of Historic Businesses: Shackfords, Steve Pierce “Barber”, Cake Plate “Dress Designs”, Annette’s Chocolates, ABC, Vals Liquor, ETC.
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IFWTWA 2012 Conference – Las Vegas, Here We Come
February 26-29, 2012
In moving our conference to land from the sea, we needed to set our standards high to continue to provide spectacular wine, dining, entertainment, and professional development. After a tremendous search, The Venetian and The Palazzo came through with a program that will be more spectacular than you can imagine.
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Registration has been extended to January 12, 2012.
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 IFWTWA & Greater Phoenix Convention and Visitors Bureau
October 24-30, 2011
Greater Phoenix offers a treasured heritage of family farms, local purveyors and long-standing festivals that make for lasting memories and enhanced culinary options throughout the Valley of the Sun. We intend to showcase our burgeoning farm-to-fork cuisine paired with local Arizona wines while you immerse yourself in Native American culture and experience the myriad diversity of activities that Greater Phoenix has to offer.
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Photo courtesy of www.peterjordanphoto.com
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