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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 March 19, 2026

Hyatt Hotels in South Africa Celebrate Culinary Art Recognition for Journey Urchin Restaurant and Room 32

Hyatt Hotels in South Africa has received national recognition at South Africa’s Top Restaurant Awards, with Urchin Restaurant at Hyatt …

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March 12, 2026

Park Hyatt Johannesburg Featured In Time’s Annual List of The World’s Greatest Places

Today, TIME reveals the annual list of the World’s Greatest Places, which highlights 100 extraordinary destinations to visit and stay. …

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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 …

FEATURED ARTICLE 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. …
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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 …