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“Here is our drinks list” is the ultimate WHAT in Hospitality. This can be a drop and run experience for waiters and Guests alike! “Here is the story behind our drinks list” can be the ultimate WHY behind a drinks menu, leading to interesting conversations and experiences, driven by purpose. We are proud partners with Hotel Hotels, in their Wild Spirit Wines of Africa program, where each glass of wine is poured with purpose, and story telling. The initiative was borne out of

See you on our Education Roadshow in Q2 2025. We are out and about visiting 15 countries in Africa. Please contact us if you want to find...

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

See you on our Education Roadshow in Q2 2025. We are out and about visiting 15 countries in Africa. Please contact us if you want to find...

We catch up with friend, Sommelier, and brand builder, Joseph Dhafana, and discuss the art of story telling in hospitality.

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

We are joined by Regional Director of Food & Beverage Africa & Indian Ocean at Hilton Hotels, and we explore the current trends in...

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....