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### [A guide to Californian wine regions](https://blog.typsy.com/a-guide-to-californian-wine-regions)

From Eureka in the north to San Diego in the south, there are six major California wine regions to learn if you want to nail your US wine knowledge.

 Ilona Wallace  May 21, 2017

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### [A guide to Spanish wine regions](https://blog.typsy.com/guide-to-spanish-wine-regions)

As a sommelier, it’s important to understand the differences between the world’s wine regions. Learn the main Spanish wine regions with this handy...

 Ilona Wallace  May 4, 2017

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### [How do you choose between the different wine certifications?](https://blog.typsy.com/how-do-you-choose-between-the-different-wine-certifications)

What is the difference between the main wine certifications, and how do you decide which one's best for you? Check out this guide to the best wine...

 Ilona Wallace  Apr 10, 2017

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### [5 myths about online training](https://blog.typsy.com/5-myths-about-online-training)

There are a lot of myths about online learning, especially when it comes to hospitality training. We're here to debunk them for you!

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### [How to add online learning to your hospitality training course](https://blog.typsy.com/how-to-add-online-learning-to-your-hospitality-training-course)

How can you integrate online learning into the classroom at your hospitality school? We explore the most common examples of digital education.

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### [How to measure return on investment in hospitality training](https://blog.typsy.com/how-to-measure-return-on-investment-in-hospitality-training)

You can't underestimate the importance of training in the hospitality industry. But how can you measure if your employee training is actually working?

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