by Stephen Hickmore | Feb 5, 2026 | Featured, Hospitality Opinion Blog, Insights, News
Walk into any professional kitchen and you’ll see the uniform straight away: chef jacket, apron, non-slip shoes… and, increasingly, tattoos. Once upon a time, a tattoo in the kitchen meant you’d probably done time somewhere rough – either in life or in a Paris...
by Stephen Hickmore | Feb 4, 2026 | Featured, Insights, News
South Africa’s farm to fork chain is changing fast. By Omelele (Omie) Mmbo, FNB: Business Development Head| SME This article explores the importance of Farm to Fork initiatives in today’s food industry. From primary producers to township takeaways and boutique...
by External Contributor | Feb 3, 2026 | Featured, Insights, News
Understanding Gen Z Through The Anxious Generation An empathetic look at what’s coming — and what the hospitality industry can learn. This article explores challenges facing The Anxious Generation and how these issues may affect hospitality. If you’ve watched the rise...
by Stephen Hickmore | Jan 30, 2026 | Featured, Insights, News
Johannesburg, January 2026 – From a single hall at NASREC in 1986 to one of South Africa’s longest-running trade shows, Hostex 2026 marks a major milestone: 40 years of connecting professionals in food, drink, and hospitality. The story began when Gerald Dreyer, then...
by Stephen Hickmore | Jan 29, 2026 | Featured, Insights, News
Let’s be honest — guests today are not easily impressed. They’ve seen towel swans, chocolate-on-the-pillow, and scripted smiles. What does still surprise them is thoughtfulness, timing, and service that feels human rather than procedural. The hotels that really wow...
