by Stephen Hickmore | Nov 12, 2025 | Featured, News, Podcasts
Beyond Grades: The DNA of a Future Hospitality Leader Modern hotel schools are looking for more than students who can memorise management theory — they want future leaders with empathy, drive, and business acumen. Around the world, leading hospitality institutions...
by Stephen Hickmore | Nov 11, 2025 | Featured, News, Podcasts
A Rising Star on the Global Wine Tourism Map South Africa is rapidly emerging as a dream destination for wine-lovers and travellers alike. According to data from Titan Travel, the country was ranked the top wine tourism destination for 2025, scoring 8.38 out of 10 for...
by Stephen Hickmore | Nov 6, 2025 | Featured, News, Podcasts
A Landmark Entry into South African Hospitality Global resort brand Club Med has officially announced its first South African property — the Club Med South Africa Beach & Safari resort on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, opening in July 2026 with bookings beginning...
by Stephen Hickmore | Oct 13, 2025 | Featured, News, Podcasts
Discover leadership lessons from Conrad Hilton’s Be My Guest. Explore how his vision and decisions shaped the global hotel industry. Conrad Hilton, the founder of Hilton Hotels, is often called the “Father of Modern Hospitality.” His autobiography, Be My Guest,...
by Stephen Hickmore | Oct 10, 2025 | Featured, News, Podcasts
Chocolate is one of the world’s most loved indulgences, but for anyone in the hospitality industry—from restaurant owners and pastry chefs to boutique hoteliers—the rising price of quality chocolate has become impossible to ignore. In 2024 and 2025, global cocoa...
