# Festive Wine Train Experiences This Boozy Christmas Train Experiences is Presented by Hilton By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-12-02 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-train References: [vinepair](https://vinepair.com/booze-news/texas-christmas-wine-train/) & [tickets.grapevineticketline](https://tickets.grapevineticketline.com/event/christmas-wine-trains-2019) Hilton Hotels gives the wine train experience a festive spin across the historic Grapevine Vintage Railroad in Texas. One needs to be 21 or older to ride. The town of Grapevine is said to be "the Christmas Capital of Texas," which will boast 1,400 [festive events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-with-santa) in 30 days. Those who wish to board the wine train can purchase a $45 USD ticket. [Hilton Honor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-express) members have the opportunity to ride for free. The boozy train experience includes "heavy hors d’oeuvres and two complimentary glasses of fine Texas wine served in a souvenir glass." In addition, the scenic route is sure to enhance the trip. The overall runtime of the Christmas Wine Train is two hours. Image Credit: Facebook @GrapevineTX ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Festive Wine Train Experiences:** Opportunity to create unique wine train experiences during festive seasons. - **Boozy Train Experiences:** Chance to cater to the adult market with booze-themed train experiences. - **Christmas Capital Tourism:** Developing tourism strategies to promote cities as Christmas capitals. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** Innovative wine train experiences can be offered as premium services by hotels and resorts. - **Wine and Spirits:** Opportunity for wineries and distilleries to collaborate with train operators for unique boozy train experiences. - **Tourism and Travel:** Promote Christmas-themed events and experiences to attract tourists to cities known as Christmas capitals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Holiday Hotel Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-express.md) - [Holiday Cocktail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-cocktail-experience.md) - [Festive Wine Tasting Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-advent-calendar-collection.md) - [Festive Hotel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w-toronto-festive-events.md) - [Seasonal Wine Tasting Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-the-season.md) - [Worldly Wine Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-advent-calendars.md) - [Holiday-Themed Tour Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grinchmas-afternoon-tea.md) - [Festive Soda Brand Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santas-suite-retreat.md) - [Holiday Hotel Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-westin-harbour-castle.md)