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FEATURED ARTICLE February 13, 2025

Pret A Manger Brings a Proud Mzansi Twist to its Menu

Pret A Manger is known for its globally recognised menu of freshly made sandwiches, wraps, and salads, and its South …

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January 29, 2025

Pret A Manger’s Arrival in South Africa Heralds a New Chapter for Freshly Prepared, Quality Food

Johannesburg is set to welcome a globally beloved brand as Pret A Manger prepares to open its first shops in …

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October 1, 2024

Park Hyatt Johannesburg Announces Leadership Team as it Ramps Up to Opening

The 31-key luxury property will be led by experienced hospitality General Manager, Mitch Gemmell …
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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 …
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August 27, 2024

Park Hyatt Johannesburg Ramps Up To Grand Opening

Steering a new era of luxury hospitality in South Africa, the 31-key property is set to welcome guests in Q4 …
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May 10, 2024

Forging Pan-African partnerships: Embracing the tourism Renaissance at Africa’s Travel Indaba

The African intracontinental tourism market is seeing the beginnings of a renaissance and South Africa is carving out a prominent …
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March 12, 2024

Ramadan at Hyatt: Delicious moments await

Throughout the holy month of Ramadan, Hyatt Hotels will offer the popular Ramadan Iftar Buffet menu once again, across its …
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March 8, 2024

Cape Town introduces new food delivery options with Dhaba & Gimba

Cape Town has welcomed two new dark kitchen food brands, Dhaba and Gimba, expanding its food delivery offerings through Uber …
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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 …
FEATURED ARTICLE July 1, 2025

Park Hyatt Emerges In South Africa With The Opening Of Park Hyatt Johannesburg

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Park Hyatt Johannesburg, marking the luxury brand’s third destination in …

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June 19, 2025

Millat Group Launches Strategic Collaboration with Discovery Vitality and Pret A Manger

Millat Group is pleased to announce a new collaboration between Pret A Manger and Discovery Vitality, making it easier and …

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May 29, 2025

Second South African Pret A Manger store features creative talent for unique instore mural

A unique feature of the 2nd South African Pret A Manger store will see the shop having a local creative …

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March 3, 2025

Hyatt Regency Cape Town’s Megan Morey Wins 2024 ‘Seller of the Year’ Award for EAME Region

Hyatt Regency Cape Town is proud to announce that Sales Manager, Megan Morey, has been named ‘Seller of the Year’ …

FEATURED ARTICLE 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, …