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 […]
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 […]
Celebrating 2024 Successes in the Spirits Industry: Key Takeaways from the WSA Academy Webinar
In February 2025, WSA launched its inaugural session of the WSA Academy with the #CelebrateSpirits webinar. WSA members convened to share highlights of industry achievements and success stories from their markets in 2024. Speakers from Asia Pacific International Spirits & Wines Alliance (APISWA), IBRAC – Instituto Brasileiro da Cachaça, Alianza de Bebidas Espirituosas de Latinoamérica […]
WSA Members Meet for Annual Event in Geneva, July 2024
WSA welcomed its members to Geneva for its Annual Meeting, in the summer of 2024, with the event being held at the President Wilson Hotel. The event brought together industry leaders, trade associations, and representatives from the diplomatic corps for insightful discussions on the future of the global spirits sector. This year’s meeting focused on […]