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 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 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 […]
WSA teaming up with BCIU and TRACIT on Illicit Trade at the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings
Illicit trade is a growing global threat. It undermines economies, fuels organized crime, and often puts lives at risk. Its impact varies across regions, but the damage is widespread – lost tax revenue, weakened institutions, and harm to legitimate businesses. In sectors like pharmaceuticals and spirits, the risks go beyond economics. Fake medicines and counterfeit […]
ABELAC Holds Summit on Spirits Sector’s Economic and Cultural Contribution
The Alianza de Bebidas Espirituosas de Latinoamérica y el Caribe (ABELAC) Summit brought together industry leaders, to explore strategies to enhance the spirits sector’s role within a rapidly evolving global landscape. At the heart of the exchanges were topics ranging from responsibility, cultural preservation, and economic impact. Among the distinguished participants were Helen Medina, CEO of […]
WSA Addresses UN Tax Committee on Alcohol Taxation at 29th Session
Shaping Balanced & Effective Taxation Policies In October 2024, the UN Tax Committee convened in Geneva to discuss international tax policies, including recommendations on alcohol taxation. Given the growing focus on health-driven tax measures, this session was a crucial opportunity to ensure a fair and evidence-based approach to alcohol excise policies. Representing the WSA, Helen Medina, […]
WSA Meets with the Group of Latin America and the Caribbean at the WTO
In October 2024, WSA had the privilege of joining a meeting of the Group of Latin America and the Caribbean (GRULAC) at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva. We thank Ambassador Alexander Gabriel Yánez Deleuze of Venezuela and the GRULAC delegates for their warm welcome and for convening this timely discussion on the economic, […]
WSA Speaks on Wine & Spirits Sector Development alongside G7 Agricultural Ministerial Meeting in Italy
Advocating for Sustainable Growth & Responsible Policies In September 2024, WSA Member Campari Group and Federvini hosted an event alongside the G7 Italian Agricultural Ministerial Meetings in Siracusa, Italy – providing a platform for the wine and spirits industry to engage directly with G7 agricultural leaders. For the first time, industry representatives gathered to discuss […]
WSA Members Showcase Rum Products in WTO Joint-Rum Initiative
Celebrating Craftsmanship & Economic Impact in the Spirits Industry In September 2024, WSA members proudly took part in the Joint-Rum Initaitive (RJI) cocktail reception, an event celebrating the rich heritage and craftsmanship of rum production, organised by the WTO alongside the Public Forum in September 2024. This exclusive tasting featured some of the finest rums […]