Capturing High Quality Tourism In Southeast Asia – THE IMPACT OF PREMIUM F&B EXPERIENCES ON DESTINATION CHOICE
Southeast Asian tourism is shifting towards “quality tourism,” prioritizing immersive experiences over visitor numbers to boost economic benefits while minimizing environmental and social impacts. A study by Oxford Economics and APISWA surveyed 1,800 tourists from five major markets, revealing that premium food and beverage (F&B) experiences significantly influence destination choice. Travelers are willing to pay […]
WSA at the WTO Public Forum; Discussions on ‘Zero for Zero’ Spirits Tariff
In September 2024, the World Trade Organization hosted its annual Public Forum – the organization’s largest outreach event focused on the future of global trade. As part of the programme, the World Spirits Alliance (WSA) participated in a panel discussion: “From Zero to Hero: How Sectoral ‘Zero for Zero’ Spirits Tariff Deals Support Inclusive and […]
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’ […]
Spirits Industry Powers Global Economy with US$730 Billion GDP Contribution
Geneva, 10 July 2024 – The World Spirits Alliance (WSA) has today launched a groundbreaking study that highlights the enormous economic impact of the global spirits industry. Conducted by Oxford Economics and the IWSR, the WSA Global Economic Impact Study reveals for the first time the sector’s crucial role in driving economic growth, generating significant tax […]
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 […]
APISWA Publishes Alcohol eCommerce Report in the Wake of Covid-19 Regulatory Developments
With the rise of Asian middle class, e-commerce sales in Asia are continuing to accelerate rapidly and create a unique growth opportunity for e-commerce alcohol sales. Consumers of younger and wealthier socioeconomic strata are more tech-savvy, more accustomed to the convenience of online orders and delivery and tend to experiment and change preferences more frequently. […]
WSA launches its very first economic footprint brochure
The World Spirits Alliance (WSA) represents spirits producers from across the globe at the international level. Our members represent producers of products such as Baiju from China, Tequila from Mexico, Brazilian Cachaça, Indian-made foreign liquor, Cognac and internationally traded whiskies like Scotch Whisky, Irish Whiskey and American Whiskeys such as Bourbon, to name but a […]
WSA joins TRACIT Alliance Network Partner
The WSA is joining the TRACIT Alliance Network Partners, which forms an integral, international network of business organizations with reason to defend markets against illicit and unfair trade. Collectively, they demonstrate a powerful, transnational business voice that stands with TRACIT against illicit trade and its negative impacts on society and economy. The principal objectives of the network […]