

Meet Fundi, the new Beverageintelligence AI Tutor
Rolling out in September 2025 to Level 1,2 and 3 learners, and to our customers on their Beverageintelligence list management portal. At Under the Influence we've continuously evolved our Beverageintelligence  training program to ensure it meets the dynamic needs of our learners and the hospitality industry. While our foundational beliefs in building staff confidence and skills, fostering unique cultures, and enhancing communication remain strong, we're thrilled to introduce


UI Podcast #20 | Somm Corner | Le Roi van de Vyver | Cabo Wine Merchants
We welcome Sommelier, Le Roi van de Vyver, to our podcast studio, to talk all things Somm. Recent Head Sommelier of ëlgr Restaurant.


The Safari Show | Harare | Zimbabwe
The Safari Show is set to be the
biggest local networking event for
Zimbabwe’s safari industry yet.


UI Podcast #19 | Global Hospitality Trends | Rhys Owain | Hilton Hotels
We are joined by Regional Director of Food & Beverage Africa & Indian Ocean at Hilton Hotels, and we explore the current trends in...


Under the Influence in the news
We have been making a few headlines here and there, and wanted to fluff out our feathers and share some of the news and links here....


Beverageintelligence Mid Term 2022 Leaderboards
We are so proud of the incredible set of Learners who dedicated time and effort to their ongoing wine and hospitality education journey...


G and Tree - for every G+T we plant a tree
We were so excited and grateful to be back at the We Are Africa travel show this year as the sponsor of fine wine and craft spirit...


Under the Influence Podcast #7 | Fana Motsumi | Wine Advisor
We are on location at beautiful Vumbura South camp in Botswana for this iteration of our Under the Influence podcast. We sit down with...
































