agritourism
Jun. 11, 2025
Values of Hospitality, Sustainability Drive Quality at Misciattelli Bernardini Farm
From its historic headquarters in the old town of Allerona to the sustainably managed groves in the neighboring hills, an Umbrian producer preserves tradition while embracing change.
Apr. 8, 2025
Apulian Village Bets on Olive Growing Heritage to Revive Economy
Orsara, a small Apulian village, is using its ancient olive oil production tradition to boost its economy and promote sustainability and tourism.
Mar. 24, 2025
A Croatian Olive Grower's Journey from Ancestral Roots to Award-Winning Groves
Following his father's legacy, Krešimir Uroda cultivated an award-winning olive grove in Dalmatia. He's now creating a new tourist destination on Makirina Hill, emphasizing sustainable practices.
Jan. 14, 2025
Discovering Award-Winning Olive Oil in Brazil's Southern Highlands
The producers of Olivas do Gramado emphasize oleotourism as a way to appreciate quality and promote sustainability.
Nov. 7, 2024
Meet the Retailers Working to Grow Oleotourism Sales After the Vacation Ends
Alicia and Vijay Shroff, co-owners of an olive oil specialty store, have launched a project to deepen the connection between oleotourism operators and visitors.
Oct. 18, 2024
Team Lithuania Triumphs at Seventh Olive Picking Championship
In addition to the competitive part of the program, numerous tastings, excursions and social events were held in Brač, which boasts a centuries-old olive oil-producing tradition.
Sep. 23, 2024 News Briefs
Croatian County Recognizes the Role of Award-Winning Producers in Promoting Tourism
Jul. 20, 2024 Business
Apr. 24, 2024 Business
Officials Urge Croatia's Tourism Operators to Showcase Award-Winning Olive Oils
Apr. 16, 2024 Producer Profiles
Mar. 13, 2024 Business
Mar. 7, 2024
Sustainability Keeps This Award-Winning Producer Grounded
Treurer is working to establish a circular economy to promote high-quality olive oil production and Mallorca’s natural beauty.
Feb. 22, 2024
Oleotourism on The Rise in Central California
Riding the wave of the state's post-Covid recovery, olive farms and mills are increasingly popular destinations on California’s Central Coast.
Jan. 9, 2024
Tour in Tunisia Explores Olive Oil Culture and Cuisine
The Sfax Oleo Tour takes visitors on an eclectic trip through the olive oil-soaked region, visiting groves and sampling the many local delicacies.
Jan. 2, 2024
Agritourism Takes Off at Arizona’s Queen Creek Olive Mill
Tourism is key to the success of Queen Creek Olive Mill’s business and the promotion of extra virgin olive oil in Arizona.
Dec. 21, 2023
Climate Extremes, Economic Pressures Dampen 2023 Harvest, Survey Finds
Olive oil producers gave the 2023 harvest a dismal rating in terms of yields and quality.
Oct. 30, 2023
Award-Winning Producer Highlights Growth in South African Industry
On a 330-year-old farm, the NYIOOC award-winning Babylonstoren has become one of South Africa’s largest olive oil producers.
Oct. 30, 2023
Croatia Wins Olive Picking Championship
The four-person team of local restaurateurs hand-harvested 48.2 kilograms of olives in the sixth edition of the World Olive Picking Championship.
Jun. 27, 2022
Olive Oil Production Revived in The Former Papal States
In Latina and Frisone, just south of Rome, producers are working to increase yields and quality while promoting oleotourism and their historic connection to the Vatican.
May. 20, 2022
After 10 Successful Years Farming, Mother-Daughter Team Pivots to Oleotourism
The producers behind the Groves on 41 have parlayed award-winning production into a tourism operation focused on sustainable farming and cooking with olive oil.
May. 20, 2022
Oleotourism Begins to Sprout in Greece
Mill tours, virtual harvests and high-profile tasting events are becoming increasingly common in Greece.
May. 9, 2022
Tourism Awards in Italy Promote Industry Innovators
The second edition of a national oleotouristic competition recognized the contribution of farmhouses, museums, producers and chefs to Italian olive oil culture.
Apr. 5, 2022
Italian Farmhouses Experiencing Post-Pandemic Boom, Report Finds
The latest report from Ismea showed that farmhouse stays are rising compared to other forms of hospitality, with a growing concentration on experience-based stays.
Mar. 31, 2022
Ercole Olivario Celebrates 30th Anniversary, Introduces Oleotourism Award
Producers from Sardinia, Lazio and Puglia competed at the 2022 Ercole Olivario where a new award for promoting tourism was introduced.
Mar. 7, 2022
Rome Joins Olive Oil Tourism Network Città dell'Olio
The Italian capital has formally joined Città dell'Olio to promote olive oil culture, oleotourism and the restoration of abandoned groves.
Feb. 10, 2022
New Rules in Italy Set Standards for Oleotourism Operators
The rules create guidelines for certified operators two years after oletourism's inclusion in the national budget.