Wine Spirits Wholesalers holds convention in Las Vegas
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Craig Wolf, WSWA president & CEO, and keynote speaker Madeleine Albright, former secretary of state, kick off the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America 75th Annual Convention & Exposition. (Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America)
From left, Barkley Stuart, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits and incoming WSWA chairman; Craig Wolf, WSWA president and CEO; and Jon Taffer, Bar Rescue, kick off the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America 75th Annual Convention & Exposition May 1. (Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America)
Supermodel Christie Brinkley mingles with fans while promoting her Bellissima brand Prosecco on May 2 at the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Annual Convention & Exposition. (Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America)
The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) held its 75th annual convention and exposition April 30 through May 3 at Caesars Palace. The show is held in Las Vegas every other year. Next year, it will return to Orlando before heading back to Las Vegas in 2020.
Keynote speaker Madeleine K. Albright, former secretary of state, kicked off the show May 1.
The convention featured more than 350 exhibit booths spread throughout two interactive halls as well as traditional hospitality suites and lower-level suites. The show included wine, spirits and cocktails mixology competitions.