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 External Contributor | Nov 3, 2025 | Featured, News, Podcasts
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, News, Podcasts
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, News, Podcasts
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...
by External Contributor | Oct 24, 2025 | Featured, News, Podcasts
Hospitality education South Africa The global hospitality industry is evolving faster than ever — and so are the skills that employers are looking for. As hotels, restaurants, and tourism brands adapt to a more tech-driven, guest-focused landscape, hospitality schools...