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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
FEATURED ARTICLE March 12, 2026

Room 32 at Park Hyatt Johannesburg launches Confidential Business Lunch

Johannesburg’s business district has long understood the importance of the midday meeting. In Rosebank, at the discreet address of Park …
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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 …

FEATURED ARTICLE July 1, 2026

Hotels Must Prove Cash Generation, Not Just Brand Appeal, To Attract Private Equity

Private equity investors are becoming less interested in hotel promises and more focused on hotel performance. A recognised brand, attractive …

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March 31, 2026

Tourism is a serious South African investment class, not just a sector.

As South Africa prepares to host the 2026 Investment Conference, the national conversation will once again centre on the sectors …

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December 5, 2025

South Africa Is Out Of The Grey List. Now Prove You Deserve The Money

South Africa is off the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The window is open. The question …
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October 22, 2025

Stop pitching Africa. Start proving it

Institutional capital keeps circling Africa but seldom lands. The hesitation is not about opportunity. It is about trust. …