WSA To Host Panel on Digital Labelling & Cocktail Reception at WTO Public Forum
The World Spirits Alliance is pleased to announce that we will be hosting two events at the upcoming World Trade Organisation (WTO) Public Forum 2025 in Geneva, on Thursday, September 18. Join us for an insightful panel discussion followed by a vibrant cocktail reception — both sessions will be centered around the transformative role of […]
WSA Hosted by Baijiu Producers within China Alcoholic Drinks Association (CADA) Alongside Annual Event
WSA Members were invited to a special roundtable workshop and Baijiu tasting dinner reception organised by the China Alcoholic Drinks Association (CADA), alongside the WSA Annual Meeting in Geneva last week. It was a fruitful exchange between the various trade associations represented around the table, with keynote presentation on the Chinese Market Landscape and its […]
WSA Academy Organises Capacity Building Workshop for Member Trade Associations
The WSA Academy was delighted to organise a capacity building workshop for trade association members over a breakfast session during the WSA Annual Event in July. Our members were treated to a buffet of best-practices presentations to share various resources and tools to help equip industry colleagues on topics such as membership management and engagement, […]
WSA Annual General Assembly 2025 Takes Place in Geneva
July 2025 – Geneva, Switzerland The World Spirits Alliance members met from July 8-11, 2025, for the Annual Event and General Assembly. The WSA welcomed 5 new members to the membership, listed as follows in alphebatical order: Alianza de Bebidas Espirituosas de Latinoamérica y el Caribe, American Distilled Spirits Alliance, Heaven Hill Brands, Fédération des […]
WSA Attends Cachaça Tasting at WIPO HQ, hosted by Brazillian Mission and IBRAC
This week, the World Spirits Alliance had the pleasure of joining a remarkable Cachaça Tasting Evening at the World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO Headquarters in Geneva, hosted by the Brazilian Mission to the WTO and the IBRAC – Instituto Brasileiro da Cachaça. Ambassadors to the WTO from Brazil, France, and Australia, along with senior WIPO officials, […]
WSA Hosts Earth Day Event on Sustainability Initiatives & Responsible Practices
In honor of Earth Day 2025, the World Spirits Alliance and Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) gathered at Suntory Global Spirits’ New York headquarters to spotlight how the spirits industry is embedding sustainability into every aspect of its operations – from water stewardship to responsible consumption, through initiatives around water conservation, and sustainable agricultural […]
WSA Co-Hosts Discussion with BCIU on TRACIT’s 2025 Illicit Trade Index
– Friday, April 2025, Washington D.C. The World Spirits Alliance and Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) hosted a discussion to share findings from the recent publication of the Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (TRACIT) 2025 Illicit Trade Index and to learn how governments, international organizations and the private sector can collaborate more in […]
Distilled Spirits Council of the United States to Host “Pouring Over Spirits Tariffs” Webinar
Pouring Over Spirits Tariffs Webinar – The ripple effect on the US Hospitality Sectors Zoom Webinar, April 30 1:00-2:00 pm (Eastern Time) The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) will be hosting a webinar where industry experts will delve into the impact of tariffs on the distilled spirits and hospitality sectors. We will […]
WSA CEO Shares Thoughts on Moderation During US Alcohol Awareness Month
April is #AlcoholAwarenessMonth in the U.S.—a time to reflect and reaffirm our collective commitment to fostering responsible drinking. It’s also an opportunity to recognize the rise of lower- and non-alcohol options and the spirits industry’s commitment to catering to a broader range of consumer needs. #WorldSpiritsAlliance members’ lower- and non-alcohol drinks give consumers more flexibility […]
WSA to Host Earth Day Experential Event in NYC, in Partnership with Suntory & BCIU
In celebration of Earth Day 2025, the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) and the World Spirits Alliance (WSA) in collaboration with Suntory Global Spirits, will host an engaging experiential event to showcase the hospitality and entertainment industries’ commitment to environmental sustainability and the preservation of our planet. This Earth Day event will provide a […]