by External Contributor | Nov 20, 2025 | Featured, Insights, News
The Evolution of the Chef’s Role Once confined to the kitchen line and structured according to the brigade system devised by Auguste Escoffier, chefs today are increasingly stepping into the world of business ownership, concept development and global brand building....
by External Contributor | Nov 18, 2025 | Featured, Insights, News
What visitors from the UK & Europe love most about South Africa — evidence from official statistics South Africa’s tourism product continues to resonate strongly with visitors from the United Kingdom and mainland Europe. Analysis of recent South African Tourism...
by External Contributor | Nov 3, 2025 | Featured, Insights, News
In the ever-evolving restaurant industry, pricing is no longer a static exercise. Dynamic pricing 2.0—a data-driven approach borrowed from airlines and hotels—is redefining how restaurants think about profit, value, and fairness. With technology enabling real-time...
by External Contributor | Oct 30, 2025 | Featured, Insights, News
1. Blurred Boundaries Between Work, Life & Travel By 2026, the concept of pure leisure or business travel will increasingly merge into what many now call “work-leisure” or “bleisure” or hybrid travel. Hotels will respond by offering dynamic-use rooms...
by External Contributor | Oct 28, 2025 | Featured, Insights, News
By Iain Evans, Publisher of The Coffee Mag and Hostex 2026 Ambassador The hospitality industry in South Africa is evolving rapidly, and coffee has become far more than a beverage – it is now a cultural touchpoint, a marker of quality, and a vital part of the guest...