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FEATURED ARTICLE February 5, 2024

Millat Group and Pret A Manger in historic partnership

Acclaimed fresh food and coffee chain, Pret A Manger, is coming to South Africa. With a massive global footprint, Pret …
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January 29, 2024

Hospitality’s new frontier: Talent and experience outshine size and opulence

Traditional metrics of brand equity, such as the size and opulence of a hotel property or adherence to rigorous design …
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December 1, 2023

A crucial catalyst for economic transformation

Last week’s mini-budget speech underscored South Africa’s dire economic straits, emphasising an immediate imperative: turbocharge our economy. And one way …
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October 23, 2023

BRICS Summit must spearhead South Africa’s booming hospitality and investment appeal says leading sectoral player

As South Africa welcomes global leaders for the 2023 BRICS Summit, its celebrated hospitality industry is emerging as one of …
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October 17, 2023

South Africa’s convenience leaders embrace collaboration to navigate industry challenges

“What is keeping us awake at night?”. This was the opening question posed to convenience retail leaders by Mark Wohltmann, …
August 30, 2023

Exploring SA’s tourism sector with Hamza Farooqui

There is no question tourism can be a super sector. It is a future driver for our economic growth. What …
December 31, 2022

Laying a solid foundation for 2023 with Hamza Farooqui

The end of another year means a time for reflection. We take stock of our achievements and acknowledge where we …
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October 18, 2022

Signature High Tea by Just Teddy for limited time at The Winston Hotel

A drool-worthy collaboration between two bespoke brands, The Winston Hotel and Just Teddy Fine Boulangerie & Pâtisserie, has resulted in …
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September 23, 2022

Hyatt Hotel leads Halal Tourism in South Africa

Halal tourism is currently one of the fastest-growing sectors of tourism, and the Hyatt Hotel group in South Africa is …
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September 7, 2022

Two hot ‘Dark Kitchen’ food brands spicing up the Jozi food scene

Hot off the grill… two brand-new locally inspired food brands are now available via delivery app, Uber Eats, in the …
FEATURED ARTICLE February 18, 2026

A connected and curated Ramadan experience awaits at Hyatt Hotels South Africa

This Ramadan, Millat-Owned Hyatt Hotels South Africa welcomes guests to honour the sacred experienceof the holy month through a carefully …

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January 27, 2026

African Tourism Takes Centre Stage As Global Travel Megatrends Converge On The Continent

African tourism is moving into a decisive period of growth as destinations across the continent capitalize on an emerging middle …
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January 15, 2026

Millat Group Brings Skift Megatrends To Africa For The First Time, Positioning South Africa At The Centre Of Global Tourism Intelligence

The Millat Group has secured South Africa as the host of the first-ever Skift Megatrends event on African soil, marking …

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August 27, 2025

Millat Group Makes History as First South African Private Equity Company on WTTC Executive Committee

South Africa has taken its place on the global tourism stage, with Millat Group becoming the first homegrown private equity …
FEATURED ARTICLE October 21, 2025

Will Artificial Intelligence Kill the Human Heart of Hospitality?

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic buzzword. It has arrived and is reshaping industries at speed. From robotics to …

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September 15, 2025

Africa’s Tourism Moment Must Be Seized and The G20 Should Take Note

As the G20 gathers in Johannesburg later this year, the global spotlight will fall not just on geopolitics and trade, …
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June 3, 2025

South Africa’s Tourism Moment Is Now If We Dare to Execute

In every crisis lies opportunity. For South Africa, the COVID-19 pandemic was not only a devastating health emergency, but it …
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September 6, 2024

Transforming Hospitality: How In-House Dining Can Drive Revenue and Elevate Guest Experience

The core mandate of the hospitality business across the international market has always been driving room revenue to grow its …