• Food and Wine Tourism
• Food and Wine Tourism Working Group

“South Australia’s dominance as a food and wine destination is continuously challenged in our major domestic markets. It’s time to demonstrate that South Australia is not just the heart of Australian wine, but has the most credible and authentic wineries, wine regions and culinary distinctions in the world." – Strategy 7 of the SA Tourism Plan (p.28)

South Australia Food & Wine Tourism Strategy 2009 - 2014 - This strategy aims to create an unassailable domestic and international competitive position for food and wine experiences, and in doing so help create global awareness of SA as one of the world’s outstanding authentic food and wine tourism destinations. [PDF, 6.3MB]

Winemakers Federation of Australia - The Winemakers' Federation is the peak industry body representing Australia's wineries on all national and international issues, existing to advance and protect the interests of Australia's winery operators.

Restaurant & Catering Association of South Australia - The peak industry body representing the hospitality industry in the state. They are a not-for-profit employer association that serves and represents members of the Restaurant and Catering industry throughout South Australia. Members of the association consist of restaurateurs, café operators, caterers and suppliers to the industry.

Barossa Grape and Wine Association - Wine Barossa is now part of the Barossa Grape & Wine Association, a historic pairing of winemakers and grape growers in Australia's most famous wine region. With over 750 members, BGWA represents the heart of Australian winemaking.

McLaren Vale Grape Wine and Tourism Association - McLaren Vale Grape Wine and Tourism is tasked with making the district world class.

South Australian Food Centre -  This website connects food businesses to the right people to help with business planning, products, packaging, processing, safety, marketing and distribution - and links to the South Australian Food Plan.

South Australian Premier's Food Awards - Nominations for the 2010 Food Awards now open.

Food & Wine on www.southaustralia.com - How the South Australian Tourism Commission sells South Australia as a food and wine destination.

Food & Wine on www.australia.com - How Tourism Australia sells Australia as a food and wine destination.

Wine Fact Sheet 2006/2007 - South Australia attracts more overnight interstate winery visitors than any other State.

Cellar Door Market Research 2003 - Provides a broad understanding of the structure of the wine toursim market and the motivations and characteristics of wine tourists.

The Food, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Skills Advisory Council SA Inc is one of nine Industry Skills Boards which were established by the SA Govt to identify current and emerging skills and workforce development needs within each of their industry sectors.

Food, Tourism and Hospitality Workforce Planning Guide - A basic handbook for business owners and operators in the Food, Tourism and Hospitality industries.