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ERASMUS WINTOUR – INTERNATIONAL MASTER ON WINE TOURISM INNOVATION

General description.

The International Master on Wine Tourism Innovation (WINTOUR) offers a truly integrated study program that takes advantage of the know-how in Tourism and Oenology of three universities and regions of Europe. Rovira i Virgili University (Tarragona, Spain), University of Bordeaux (France) and University of Porto (Portugal). These universities are located in highly attractive touristic areas, recognized with the label of UNESCO Human Heritage, and have a long tradition on wine, producing specialty wines such as sparkling, fortified, aged red and sweet.

The objectives of the WINTOUR Programme are:

• To prepare broadly trained and highly adaptable and qualified professionals in the tourism and wine industries to promote innovative wine tourism developments that will generate added value through the increased income and recognition of this sector.
• To provide future professionals with multi-disciplinary and multi-sectorial knowledge and training so as to increase their understanding of wine making and tourism management.
• To promote high-quality practical training in entrepreneurship and company management by involving the students in internships in the non-academic sector.
• To ensure the effective integration and networking of students within the socio-cultural and professional environment of the places where they will receive their training.

The International Master on Wine Tourism Innovation (WINTOUR) offers a truly integrated study program, recognized in all three participating countries. The academic programme is structured in 120 ECTS divided in two years and 4 semesters.

As an Erasmus Mundus programme, one of the central elements of the WINTOUR master is precisely its international mobility. The training programme requires students to study a semester at each of the three universities: the first at Rovira i Virgili University -Tarragona, the second at University of Bordeaux, and the third at University of Porto. During these three semesters, it is expected that students also participate in fieldtrips which may involve a short-term mobility to other regions or neighbouring countries. Furthermore, the last semester of the master students undertake an internship in one of the private or public organizations associated to the Consortium, being them located in European countries (e.g. Italy, Greece, France, Portugal or Spain) or even outside the European Union.

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ADMISSION CRITERIA

Minimum admission requirements for eligibility

• Candidates must have a completed university bachelor and/or master’s degree/s (minimum 180 ECTS) in the fields of Social Sciences (e.g. Tourism, Economics, Business Management/Administration, Marketing); Natural and Experimental Sciences (e.g. Oenology/Viticulture, Agronomic/Agricultural Engineering, Biotechnology, Food Technology); or Humanities (e.g. Languages, International Relations), or closely related subjects.
• Candidates must present a recent English language certificate, at least a B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (official certifications from Cambridge, IELTS or TOEFL are accepted).
• Moreover, personal motivation, prior work experience in the field, as well as obvious linguistic skills (preferably, in the languages of the organizing universities), will be crucial elements in the selection process.

A  group of up to 28 students  will be admitted per intake (including scholarship holders and self-funded students). Candidates will be evaluated by the WINTOUR Academic Committee based on the following criteria:

PARTNER INSTITUTIONS

Rovira i Virgili University (Administrative Institution)

University of Bordeaux

ACADEMIC YEAR

September – July

OFFICIAL WEBSITE

http://www.wintour-master.eu/en/

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Wintour Master's

The WINTOUR Masters is an Erasmus Mundus-labelled Masters programme coordinated by the Rovira i Virgili University (Tarragona, Spain) in partnership with the University of Bordeaux and the University of Porto (Portugal).

This course specialises in innovation in the wine tourism sector. Taught in English, this master's degree takes advantage of 3 UNESCO World Heritage regions with a strong tourist industry and a long tradition of wine production. This course prepares future multi-skilled and qualified professionals in tourism and the wine industry who will bring added value to this growing and recognised sector.

Combining a very strong professional network and high-quality theoretical and practical training (with a range of field experiences), this master's programme comprises one semester taught at each university in the consortium, and concludes with a work placement. WINTOUR has been awarded the Erasmus Mundus label and has been receiving funding since September 2016.

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Professions concerned The WINTOUR Masters programme will enable students to acquire a basic knowledge of the sciences (wine-making), applied tourism (development of new methods in tourism) and management. The aim of the programme is to provide multi-disciplinary training and to award a diploma to qualified students who are capable of mastering a brand new profession in the wine sector and making it their own. Skills acquired

The WINTOUR programme entitles students to 120 ECTS over two years and four semesters.

The first three semesters are taught in turn at the 3 universities involved in the programme: Rovira i Virgili University (Tarragona), Bordeaux University (ISVV) and Porto University. The final semester is devoted to the work placement, which must be carried out with the project partners, most of whom work outside the university environment.

The teaching programme includes modules on wine tourism and wine marketing, wine-making and wine heritage. Three types of internship are offered during the course (in wine-making, wine tourism and wine marketing) with non-university partners who play an active role in the students' training.

Details of the course units are available on the official Master Wintour website: http://www.wintour-master.eu/en/what-is-wintour/structure-curriculum/

Admission requirements

Courses will be taught in English at the 3 universities.

For pre-requisites and to apply :

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• L'école du Vin de Bordeaux

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Erasmus Mundus Master on Wine Tourism Innovation

Application deadline: 20 february 2017.

"The  Erasmus Mundus Master on Wine Tourism Innovation  (WINTOUR) combines a large expertise in Tourism and Oenology of three universities and regions: 

Rovira i Virgili University (URV - Tarragona, Spain), University of Bordeaux (UB, France), and University of Porto (UP, Portugal) .

These universities are located in highly attractive touristic areas, and have a long tradition producing wines and specialty wines. Related industries and institutions give support to this training program."

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Master in Wine, Tourism and Innovation

• To prepare broadly trained and highly adaptable and qualified professionals in the tourism and wine industries to promote innovative wine tourism developments that will generate added value through the increased income and recognition of this sector.
• To provide future professionals with multi-disciplinary and multi-sectorial knowledge and training so as to increase their understanding of wine making and tourism management.
• To promote high-quality practical training in entrepreneurship and company management by involving the students in internships in the non-academic sector.
• To ensure the effective integration and networking of students within the socio-cultural and professional environment of the places where they will receive their training.

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• Access to FCUP’s Academic Exams

Information

• Pre-enrolment periods:
• 1st period (for students applying for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship): from 14th of Nov 2019 to 6th of Feb 2020.
• 2nd period (for self‐funded applicants): from 12th �of March 2017 to 29th of April 2020.
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• Master's degree in Wine, Tourism and Innovation (120 ECTS credits)
• Specialization in Wine, Tourism and Innovation (90 ECTS credits)

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Savvino-storozhevsky monastery and museum.

Zvenigorod's most famous sight is the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery, which was founded in 1398 by the monk Savva from the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, at the invitation and with the support of Prince Yury Dmitrievich of Zvenigorod. Savva was later canonised as St Sabbas (Savva) of Storozhev. The monastery late flourished under the reign of Tsar Alexis, who chose the monastery as his family church and often went on pilgrimage there and made lots of donations to it. Most of the monastery’s buildings date from this time. The monastery is heavily fortified with thick walls and six towers, the most impressive of which is the Krasny Tower which also serves as the eastern entrance. The monastery was closed in 1918 and only reopened in 1995. In 1998 Patriarch Alexius II took part in a service to return the relics of St Sabbas to the monastery. Today the monastery has the status of a stauropegic monastery, which is second in status to a lavra. In addition to being a working monastery, it also holds the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum.

Belfry and Neighbouring Churches

Located near the main entrance is the monastery's belfry which is perhaps the calling card of the monastery due to its uniqueness. It was built in the 1650s and the St Sergius of Radonezh’s Church was opened on the middle tier in the mid-17th century, although it was originally dedicated to the Trinity. The belfry's 35-tonne Great Bladgovestny Bell fell in 1941 and was only restored and returned in 2003. Attached to the belfry is a large refectory and the Transfiguration Church, both of which were built on the orders of Tsar Alexis in the 1650s.  

To the left of the belfry is another, smaller, refectory which is attached to the Trinity Gate-Church, which was also constructed in the 1650s on the orders of Tsar Alexis who made it his own family church. The church is elaborately decorated with colourful trims and underneath the archway is a beautiful 19th century fresco.

Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is the oldest building in the monastery and among the oldest buildings in the Moscow Region. It was built between 1404 and 1405 during the lifetime of St Sabbas and using the funds of Prince Yury of Zvenigorod. The white-stone cathedral is a standard four-pillar design with a single golden dome. After the death of St Sabbas he was interred in the cathedral and a new altar dedicated to him was added.

Under the reign of Tsar Alexis the cathedral was decorated with frescoes by Stepan Ryazanets, some of which remain today. Tsar Alexis also presented the cathedral with a five-tier iconostasis, the top row of icons have been preserved.

Tsaritsa's Chambers

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is located between the Tsaritsa's Chambers of the left and the Palace of Tsar Alexis on the right. The Tsaritsa's Chambers were built in the mid-17th century for the wife of Tsar Alexey - Tsaritsa Maria Ilinichna Miloskavskaya. The design of the building is influenced by the ancient Russian architectural style. Is prettier than the Tsar's chambers opposite, being red in colour with elaborately decorated window frames and entrance.

At present the Tsaritsa's Chambers houses the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum. Among its displays is an accurate recreation of the interior of a noble lady's chambers including furniture, decorations and a decorated tiled oven, and an exhibition on the history of Zvenigorod and the monastery.

Palace of Tsar Alexis

The Palace of Tsar Alexis was built in the 1650s and is now one of the best surviving examples of non-religious architecture of that era. It was built especially for Tsar Alexis who often visited the monastery on religious pilgrimages. Its most striking feature is its pretty row of nine chimney spouts which resemble towers.

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Here are 10 fun activities for adults this summer at the Jersey Shore

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Sometimes, adults don't want an activity for the whole family.

They want something to do with their pals or their partner where they can leave their baby voices, kids' toys and snack baggies behind.

That's where this list comes in. If you're looking for an adults-only activity at and around the Shore this summer, call a babysitter and check out these things to do.

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Learn to cook at Taste & Technique, Fair Haven

Whether you want to learn how to make empanadas, roll your own sushi, create elevated French fare or master the art of cake decorating, Taste & Technique has a cooking class for you. Three-hour classes, suitable for both accomplished home cooks and those who rarely boil water, are taught by professional cooking instructors and chefs. The cost ranges from $60 to $100 per person.

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Students can bring their own wine to enjoy alongside the finished dishes, which they can re-create thanks to recipes they are given to take home.

Go: 560 River Road; 732-741-2665, tasteandtechniquenj.com .

Sample the food scene with Taste of Asbury Food Tours, Asbury Park

There’s an endless list of restaurants to try in Asbury Park, but on a food tour with Taste of Asbury Food Tours, visitors can enjoy samples from five or six alongside drink pairings within 2½ to 3 hours for $105 to $125. Tours, which take visitors about a mile through the Cookman Avenue area downtown, include stops such as Asbury Park Distilling Co. and The Black Swan.

In addition to trying the food, chefs may be available to speak to the group. You’ll leave with an understanding of Asbury Park history, too, since the tour showcases the past and local culture.

Go: 732-567-1190, tasteofasburyfoodtours.com .

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Taste craft spirits at Long Branch Distillery, Long Branch

A 2,000-square-foot vintage living room outfitted with throwback antique furniture where customers can sip on craft spirits made with local ingredients puts any local bar to shame. At Long Branch Distillery, visitors can try cocktails stirred with housemade vodka, gin, bourbon, rum, limoncello and amaretto — or give them a go on the rocks.

Visitors can take a one-hour tour of the production facilities to see how it’s all made, or learn to create their own bartender-worthy drinks at home during a $75 mixology class.

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Peruse acres of florals at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown

Dedicated to home gardeners, Deep Cut Gardens is a paradise for those with green thumbs. Its 54 acres of elaborate, manicured gardens and greenhouses are an ideal way to bask in the sunshine while exploring an arboretum, lily pond, parterre with 52 types of roses among 180 bushes, and more.

The Monmouth County park is free to visit.

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Play classic pinball games at Silverball Retro Arcade, Asbury Park

With 150 vintage pinball and arcade games ranging from Tetris to Star Trek, the Silverball Retro Arcade is like a museum where kids-at-heart can revisit their favorite childhood games. No coins are needed; simply pay by time (one hour is $17.50 and a six-hour half-day costs $20).

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Go: 1000 Ocean Ave North; 732-774-4994, silverballmuseum.com/asbury-park.

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Tours, which cover about a half-mile and last about 90 minutes, start at $20 per person.

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Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the listening room presents blues, jazz, bluegrass, country, rock, soul and acoustic performances every weekend for about $30 to $60 per show.

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Play simulated golf at Topgolf, Freehold Township

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Visitors can play from five bays with game simulators alongside lounge seating, full restaurant service and high-definition TVs. Games featuring elements of hockey, baseball, football and soccer are also available.

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Kelce stood in his box as Swift glanced up at him and the crowd looked back and forth between the two.

"This happens once every few lifetimes," Swift sang. "These chemicals hit me like white wine.”

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Kelce joined 40,000-plus fans for the fourth and final night of Taylor Swift 's Eras Tour in Paris. He watched from a box seat alongside actor Bradley Cooper, super model Gigi Hadid and rock star Lenny Kravitz.

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Hands up if you’re ready to be dazzled! From a ceremony structure designed to float on water to a jaw-dropping reception room with flowers blooming from every service, we’re swooning over every bit of this wedding. If you can believe it, that’s just the beginning. Julia Kaptelova artfully shot every detail, like the ballet performance guests were treated to and snow falling from the ceiling for the first dance! Prepare to be amazed and take a visit to the full gallery .

From About You Decor … Our design is a symbol of dawn and a distant endless horizon. Ahead is a long, happy life without any borders. An international couple, Pavel and Cherry, met in London and have been walking together for many years.

From the Bride, Cherry… My husband and I we decided to have our summer wedding in Moscow because the city is where his roots are. As we knew we were going to have the other wedding ceremony in China, we wanted our Moscow one to be very personal and intimate. We’ve known each other since we were fourteen, together with many of our friends whom we’ve also known for a decade.

I didn’t want to walk down the aisle twice so the plausibility of my request quickly came into discussion. The open pontoon stage was constructed in order to facilitate the bridal entrance on water, although there were concerns about safety as the last thing we wanted was probably a drowned bride before she could get on stage, picture that! I have to say on that day it wasn’t easy to get on the pontoon stage from the boat, in my long gown and high heels. Luckily my bridesmaids still noticed even though they stood the furthest from me on the stage, and helped me out without prior rehearsal. My girls could just tell whenever I needed a hand or maybe they were just so used to my clumsiness. Who knows 😂

We all love our photographer Julia! She’s so talented and her style is so unique. Our beloved host Alex is exceptional who made everyone laugh and cry. It was truly a blessing to have so many kind and beautiful souls on our big day. Thank you all!

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I love how all the details went together, you could feel the harmony in everything throughout the entire wedding day from the morning until the fireworks.

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At the end of ceremony the guests tossed up white handkerchiefs embroidered by Natalia’s own hands.

The most touching moment was the happy eyes of the groom’s grandmother, the most estimable person on the wedding. And the fireworks were a bright end to that beautiful day.

Photography: LENA ELISEEVA PHOTO | Floral Design: Katerina Kazakova | Hair And Makeup: Svetlana Fischeva | Photography - Assistance: Katya Butenko

These photos from Lena Kozhina are so stunningly beautiful – as in you can’t help but stop and stare – it’s hard to believe it’s real life. But these pics are proof of this gorgeous Bride and her handsome Groom’s celebration at Moscow’s Fox Lodge , surrounded by vibrant colors and breathtaking blooms . Oh, and the idea of prepping for your Big Day outside in the sun ? Brilliant. See more bright ideas right here !

From Lena Kozhina … When we met with the couple for the first time, we immediately paid attention to Dima’s behavior towards Julia. There was a feeling of tenderness and awe, and we immediately wanted to recreate this atmosphere of love, care and warmth on their Big Day.

Later, when we had chosen a green meadow and an uncovered pavilion overlooking a lake as the project site, it only highlighted a light summer mood with colorful florals and a great number of natural woods. The name of the site is Fox Lodge and peach-orange color, as one of the Bride’s favorites, set the tone for the whole design – from the invitations, in which we used images of fox cubs to elements of serving guest tables and other decorative elements with the corresponding bright accents.

Photography: Lena Kozhina | Event Planning: Ajur Wedding | Wedding Dress: Rosa Clara | Shoes: Marc Jacobs | Catering: Fox Lodge | Makeup Artist: Elena Otrembskaya | Wedding Venue: Fox Lodge | Cake and Desserts: Yumbaker | Decor: Latte Decor

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