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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 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’ …

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February 27, 2025

Millat Group and Hyatt Hotels South Africa Partner with Gift of the Givers to Drive Meaningful Change through Hospitality

Guided by their core principle of empowering communities, Global Hospitality group, Millat, and Hyatt Hotels South Africa have extended their …

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February 20, 2025

Pret South Africa’s Team Masters the Art of Hospitality

Behind every high-quality brand is a team that embodies its values, and Pret A Manger South Africa is no exception. …

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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 …

FEATURED ARTICLE 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 …