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FEATURED ARTICLE 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 …
June 23, 2022

Hyatt Announces Plans To Bring Its Luxury Park Hyatt Brand To Johannesburg

After an extensive refurbishment, the iconic Winston Hotel is expected to reopen as Park Hyatt Johannesburg in 2023 Hyatt Hotels …

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May 11, 2022

Millat Investments adds another hotel to fast growing portfolio, collaborates with top design house Yabu Pushelberg

Millat Investments has acquired control of the landmark Winston Hotel in Rosebank in Johannesburg, South Africa, adding another key property …
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March 28, 2022

Hyatt South Africa launches Iftaar and Suhoor offerings for Ramadan

As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, Hyatt South Africa are getting into the spirit of this auspicious month, launching …

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February 16, 2022

Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank celebrates official opening

Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank celebrates its opening today, marking the expansion of the Hyatt House brand’s global footprint in markets …
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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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 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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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 …