by Stephen Hickmore | Apr 22, 2026 | Featured, Focus, News, Podcasts
Let’s talk about Celebrity Chefs There was a time when chefs were known only by the people who dined in their restaurants. Now, thanks to the rise of Celebrity Chefs, their names and faces are recognised all over the world. If you wanted to experience their...
by Stephen Hickmore | Apr 7, 2026 | Featured, Focus, News, Uncategorized
Are you interested in a career in hospitality? Take the test and see if you have what it takes! Please note: This is not a scientifically backed test and should only act as a guideline. Please consult an Education Psychologist for an proper assessment of potential...
by Stephen Hickmore | Mar 25, 2026 | Featured, Focus, 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 Stephen Hickmore | Feb 10, 2026 | Featured, Focus, News, Podcasts
The Smell of the Storeroom: Why Every Hotel Dry Goods Store Smells Exactly the Same There is a smell that lives quietly behind the swing doors of every hotel kitchen on earth. You don’t find it in the lobby. Guests never mention it on TripAdvisor. But any chef,...
by Stephen Hickmore | Dec 31, 2025 | Featured, Focus, News, Podcasts
The Swiss Hotel School South Africa Your pathway to a global hospitality career starts here at our renowned hotel school. Choosing where to study hospitality is one of the most important decisions you’ll make — especially if you dream of working in five-star hotels,...
by External Contributor | Dec 30, 2025 | Featured, Focus, Hospitality Opinion Blog, News, Podcasts
From Ancient Taverns to Modern Culinary Innovation, the world of Restaurants has evolved tremendously. Discover how Resstaurants have become more than just places to eat. The European restaurant has evolved from simple roadside food stalls to sophisticated cultural...