by External Contributor | Apr 13, 2026 | Featured, News
The Impact of the Middle East War on Global Tourism — and What It Means for South Africa The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, often referred to as the Middle East War, has sent shockwaves through the global tourism industry. What was once one of the...
by External Contributor | Mar 30, 2026 | Featured, Insights, News
Johannesburg, South Africa — Hostex 2026 marked its 40th anniversary by opening doors to innovation, collaboration and business growth across the hospitality sector, welcoming 7 935 visitors to the Sandton Convention Centre — a 16.5% increase from 2024.Exhibitor...
by External Contributor | Mar 25, 2026 | Featured, Insights, News
From Ruin to Recovery There are business failures—and then there are the kinds of collapses that strip a man down to his very identity. What happened to Conrad Hilton during the Great Depression was very much the latter. His autobiography “Be My Guest” is...
by External Contributor | Mar 23, 2026 | Featured, Insights, News
The Experience Economy Has Won: Why Hospitality in 2026 Is No Longer About Rooms, but Meaning For much of its history, the hospitality industry has traded on a fairly simple promise: a comfortable room, a good meal, and efficient service. That formula built an entire...
by External Contributor | Mar 12, 2026 | Featured, Insights, News
How Major Hotel Brands Are Opening New Destination Hotels Across Europe and the Globe The hospitality industry is entering a remarkable phase of expansion — with luxury travel and lifestyle hotel developments announced across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and...
