Membership update: WSA Welcomes ABELAC and ADSA
WSA is pleased to announce that two esteemed organizations have joined our membership: The Alianza de Bebidas Espirituosas de Latinoamérica y el Caribe (ABELAC), a regional trade association representing the interests of the spirits sector in Latin America and the Caribbean The American Distilled Spirits Alliance (ADSA), a group of industry leaders in manufacturing, importing, […]
WSA joins Business at OECD (BIAC) as a Member of the Global Network
The WSA has joined Business at OECD as a member of the global network! BIAC is an international business body that connects the business community with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and its governments. It advocates for policies enabling the private sector to pursue sustainable economic development, and societal prosperity while also […]
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 […]
Membership Update: South African Liquor Brand owners Association (SALBA) Joins the Alliance
A warm welcome to WSA’s newest member: South African Liquor Brand owners Association (SALBA)! We are looking forward to working together on common advocacy areas and topics in the spirits industry. SALBA is a non-profit organisation, established in September 2005, whose sole objective is to represent its members, who are manufacturers and distributors of liquor […]
World Spirits Alliance Welcomes Three New Members: Strengthening Global Collaboration in the Spirits Industry
The World Spirits Alliance (WSA) confirmed and welcomed three prestigious members to its global network at its annual meeting in Geneva last week: Mast-Jägermeister SE, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA), and The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA). Helen Medina, CEO of the WSA, said: “We are delighted to welcome Mast-Jägermeister SE, the Kentucky Distillers’ […]
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 […]
Helen S. Medina joins the World Spirits Alliance as inaugural Chief Executive Officer
Please join us in welcoming Helen S. Medina as our inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the World Spirits Alliance (WSA). With over 15 years of experience in global public policy processes, Helen brings a wealth of expertise to lead our organization toward its purpose, vision, mission, and strategic priorities. As a multicultural professional with a […]
Scotch Whisky’s Economic Impact 2022
The Scotch Whisky industry is a world-class exporter. This much has been known about the industry since the mid-nineteenth century when the first pioneers of Scotch Whisky took what was, until then, a product of Scotland enjoyed in Britain and, through innovation, determination and an unmatched entrepreneurial spirit, turned it into a product enjoyed globally. […]
International Wine and Spirits in ASEAN: The economic contribution of the international wine and spirits value chain in Thailand and Vietnam
Economies in Southeast Asia, which are heavily dependent on the tourism and hospitality sectors, were hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. As travel rebounds across the region, this Oxford Economics report studies the contribution of international wine and spirits—a key component of the tourism and hospitality offering—to the recovery in Thailand and Vietnam.
Pisco Chile joins the World Spirits Alliance
The new membership is an important step in the category’s internationalisation strategy of the this elite group of global spirits producers. Brussels/Santiago de Chile, 11 May 2023 – The Association of Producers of Pisco Chile A.G. has joined the World Spirits Alliance (WSA), the global association of distillers and producers of spirit drinks. Including the […]