OnePoint Consulting acquires the Wine Tourism Conference
OnePoint Consulting, a leading management consulting company, has announced its acquisition of the Wine Tourism Conference from Specialized Tours & Events CC.
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OnePoint Consulting, a leading management consulting company, announced its acquisition of the Wine Tourism Conference from Specialized Tours & Events, effective from 15 October 2024.
The Wine Tourism Conference is a premier event that brings together wine industry professionals, tour operators, and travel professionals to explore the latest global trends and innovations in wine tourism. This strategic acquisition expands OnePoint Consulting’s portfolio and reinforces its commitment to the wine and tourism sectors in South Africa.
“OnePoint Consulting is thrilled to acquire the Wine Tourism Conference,” said Greg Hughes, CEO of OnePoint. “This conference aligns perfectly with our mission to connect professionals and foster growth in the sectors, building value for all participants in the South African wine and tourism industries. We look forward to building on Specialized Tours & Events’ success in establishing the conference, and taking the event to new heights over the coming years.”
Margi Biggs, Founder and CEO of Specialized Tours & Events added, “We’re proud of the Wine Tourism Conference’s growth and impact over the past eight years. OnePoint Consulting shares our passion for wine tourism, and we’re confident they’ll continue to deliver exceptional value to delegates and sponsors.”
The Wine Tourism Conference will continue to provide a platform for networking, education, and business development, with OnePoint Consulting bringing enhanced resources and expertise to the event.
The 2025 conference is currently scheduled for Wednesday, 21 May 2025, with the format and content remaining unchanged. The specific location will be announced soon.
ABOUT ONEPOINT CONSULTING:
OnePoint Consulting specialises in providing comprehensive management consulting, business turnaround and professional services tailored to the food and beverage, tourism, manufacturing and retail supply chain sectors.
With offices in London, Johannesburg and Cape Town, OnePoint is a global management consulting firm that sets the standard in leading these businesses onto a path of long-term profitable growth through improvements in financial management; supply chain logistics; operational performance; and human capital management.
MEDIA CONTACT: Hans Belz OnePoint Consulting (Pty) Ltd +27 71 868-6943 [email protected] www.onepoint-consulting.com
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