Corporate Services

Food & Wine Trails Destination Management Services is the premier meeting and destination management company in the wine country. F&WT has over 24 years experience in designing and producing successful Wine Country group tours, corporate meetings and special events. A well–planned group program, whether a meeting, sales incentive or a wine country tour, is a constructed balance of learning and play. Like live theater, there are countless details, but only one chance for success. Insuring that success is the number one priority of the entire staff at Food and Wine Trails.  Here are a few of the many reasons to choose Food & Wine Trails Destination Management Services:

Long-term, winery connections:   Many wine-country events and tours involve connecting to local wineries, and our VIP access will “wow” your guests. Since 1983 HMS / Food & Wine Trails has been handling high-end events for not only Fortune 1000 companies, but for the wineries themselves. Our 2008-winery client list includes over 20 major consumer events for such prestigious brands as Robert Mondavi, Pine Ridge, St. Supery, Paul Hobbs, Beringer and Kosta Browne.

Full service: With a staff of 18 travel professionals, we have the ability to handle a one-day wine tour, or all the air, land and event arrangements for a conference of hundreds. We provide 24-hour emergency service, and $2 million dollars in bonding and insurance.

Substantiated quality: Our management has been named by the editors of Conde Nast Traveler as the “World’s Best Wine-Tour Travel Specialist”. Our performance is further assured by our many customer referrals.

Pricing: We are associates of the Signature Travel Network, an organization that annually purchases $3.5 billion dollars in travel. This gives us excellent purchasing power and encourages supplier flexibility when you need it.

Commitment to excellence: Our long-term experience and local connections guarantee that your guests' or employees' off-site activities will run flawlessly.  We care!

Saves you time and worry:  Our experience and resources in planning your guests' or employees' meetings or events, allows you to sit back and watch as your guests or employees enjoy the festivities. Once your guests arrive, you don’t have to think any more.  Food and Wine Trails Destination Management Services has already completed all the planning and arrangements for you. 

 Food & Wine Trails Destination Management Services include:

  • Personal on-site inspections of meetings and event venues
  • Off-site program analysis
  • Personal F&WT staffing at every event
  • Meal and menu selections
  • Recreational activities
  • Proven ability to work within your budget
  • Exclusive wine tours
  • Private wine tastings
  • Blend your own wine programs
  • Cooking classes
  • Transportation arrangements

In conclusion, we know how important your guests or employees are to you and we definitely know how important your business is to Food & Wine Trails Destination Management Services. Therefore, it is our commitment that when you book an event, meeting or wine tour with us, it will run smoothly and will be produced at the best possible price.  Period!