Under the Influence Podcast #12 | Pouring with purpose, Drinks Trends | Rhys Owain | Hilton Hotels
In the latest podcast we are really fortunate to welcome one of the oracles of hospitality in Africa, Rhys Owain, Regional Director for F+B at Hilton Hotels. He oversees their properties in Africa and the Indian Ocean islands in all aspects of the food and beverage experience. We explore his journey to his current role, his passion for F+B, and the new pouring with purpose initiative from Hilton Hotels linked to their sustainability initiatives. If you want a little peak into the trends impacting food and drink in Africa, look no further than a conversation with Rhys Owain.
TIMESTAMPS
02:00 Rhys's career journey in hospitality and then Hilton Hotels.
04:45 Love affair with Africa started, in Ethiopia.
07:00 How much the drinks offering has changed in Africa.
09:34 On trade versus Off trade wines.
11:39 Developing beverage programs for your property / group - led by passion, locality,