by External Contributor | Mar 12, 2026 | Featured, News, Podcasts
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...
by External Contributor | Mar 10, 2026 | Featured, News, Podcasts
The Global Leadership Gap in Hospitality: Why Education Matters More Than Ever One of the most pressing issues in the global hospitality industry today is not simply a shortage of workers — it is a shortage of capable managers and leaders, which highlights a global...
by External Contributor | Mar 4, 2026 | Featured, News, Podcasts
When Hostex opens its doors from 8 to 10 March, chefs will know exactly where to head. The SA Chefs Village once again anchors the culinary energy of the show, bringing three days of live cooking, competition, industry conversation and genuine connection to the heart...
by External Contributor | Mar 2, 2026 | Featured, News, Podcasts
By Trevor Boyd, Operations General Manager: Food & Beverage, City Lodge Hotels and Hostex ambassador When people think about chefs, the picture is often incomplete. There’s the white jacket, the apron, the intensity, and sometimes the ego. What’s far less visible...
by External Contributor | Feb 19, 2026 | Featured, News, Podcasts
Hotel design 2026 If the last decade of hotel design was about impressing people, 2026 is about making them feel something. Calm. Curiosity. Comfort. A sense of place. The hotels getting it right now aren’t shouting for attention — they’re quietly confident. Here’s...
