Barossa council set to benefit off new U.S government tie up

Barossa council set to benefit off new U.S government tie up
Edited by Travel Weekly


    Grapevine, Texas is set to enjoy a boost to economic, cultural, and educational opportunities as the city gears up to enter into a sister-city agreement with The Barossa Council, in South Australia.

    As part of the 2023 Barossa Vintage Festival celebration, Barossa Council hosted a delegation from the City of Grapevine, showcasing the community and the rich cultural heritage of the region.

    The four-day tour included visits to Nuriootpa High School, Barossa Village Aged Care and Barossa Visitor Centre, as well as tourism and wine venues across the region and key Council precincts.

    A formal commitment was signed at a civic reception at Barossa Regional Gallery during the City of Grapevine’s visit to facilitate the next steps in building the relationship between the two local government authorities.

    “The similarities we have are a love of community, a commitment to tourism and history, and respecting our respective cultures – Grapevine is big on that,” Mayor pro-tem, City of Grapevine, Darlene Freed, said.

    “In Grapevine we know how to connect with people too – and can’t wait to welcome more Australian travellers!”

    The sister-city opportunity builds upon the trade and investment relationships already established between the US and the South Australian Government, and is anticipated to be formally ratified in September 2023 in Grapevine, Texas at their premier event ‘Grapefest’.

    Featured Image: Grapevine, Texas delegation in The Barossa, Australia.

    Left to right: Naomi Saenz, Sister City Program Manager, Grapevine, Texas, Joanne Moen, Director, Corporate Services and Business Innovation, The Barossa Council, Paul W. McCallum, Executive Director, Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau, Grapevine, Texas, Dave de Vries, Deputy Mayor, The Barossa Council, Bruno Rumbelow, City Manager, Grapevine, Texas and
    Martin McCarthy, CEO, The Barossa Council.
    Seated: Darlene Freed, Mayor Pro Tem, Grapevine, Texas and Mayor Michael (Bim) Lange, OAM The Barossa Council.

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