One Ecosystem.
Every Pillar of Hospitality.

An integrated portfolio of education platforms reaching professionals and enthusiasts worldwide.

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What We Build

Education and experience are at the core of everything we build. Our portfolio of websites and applications delivers practical knowledge across hospitality, tourism, and food & beverage — designed for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

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Our Brands

We create valuable learning experiences for everyone.

Somm.Site is your best source for wine knowledge.

Somm.Site

Exploring wine culture through articles, courses and insider knowledge.

Tech Stack: Next.js + Sanity.io

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Somm.Tips is your best source for quality beverage recommendations.

Somm.Tips

Your personal beverage recommendation engine, from exotic wines to classic cocktails.

Tech Stack: React.js

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RestaurantStandards.com gives hospitality teams the insight they need to perform at the highest level.

RestaurantStandards.com

Helping restaurants acheive the highest accolades in the industry.

Tech Stack: Next.js + Sanity.io

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Beverage.fyi is your best source for beverage education and insights.

Beverage.fyi

Covering the entire world of beverages on a deeper level.

Tech Stack: Next.js + Sanity.io

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Hospitality.fyi dives into the hotel and restaurant industry.

Hospitality.fyi

Discovering the best in restaurant & hotel operations.

Tech Stack: Next.js + Sanity.io

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Backbar.fyi helps you discover the world of spirits on a deeper level.

Backbar.fyi

A closer look at all the unique categories spirits from around the globe.

Tech Stack: Next.js + Sanity.io

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Your Audience Is Already Here

Restaurant employees. Beverage enthusiasts. Hotel and resort managers. Sommeliers building beverage programs. Travelers planning their next wine country trip. Our platforms attract people who are actively learning — which means they’re actively looking for new experiences. Put your brand in front of an audience that’s paying attention.

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Meet the Founder – Derek Engles

Derek Engles has spent more than 20 years building hospitality education programs for luxury service environments, a focus that sits at the core of Informative Media’s work. His background combines education design, frontline hospitality experience, and formal business training.

Derek spent over a decade as a sommelier and wine director with Wynn Resorts and MGM Resorts International and is an Advanced Sommelier. He is also a graduate of the Harvard Business School Leadership Program and has personally served more than 200,000 guests across fine dining and resort operations.

Informative Media reflects this integrated perspective, delivering education shaped by real operational demands rather than theory alone.

Derek Engles, Founder of Informative Media
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