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FEATURED ARTICLE 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …