by Stephen Hickmore | Nov 13, 2025 | Featured, Hospitality Opinion Blog, Insights, News
“It’s not the Critic that counts; not the person who points out how the strong person stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the person in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood…” The famous ‘Man in...
by External Contributor | Sep 29, 2025 | Featured, Hospitality Opinion Blog, Insights, News
When Giants Step Back: How U.S. Rejection of Climate Pacts Threatens Climate — And Hospitality U.S. Reversal: What We Know So Far In 2025, the United States formally withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement again, signaling a political and policy shift away from...
by External Contributor | Sep 9, 2025 | Featured, Hospitality Opinion Blog, Insights, News
South Africa Tourism on the Rise: Latest Stats & Insights (2025) 1. Tourism Makes a Strong Comeback in 2024–2025 South Africa welcomed 8.92 million total arrivals in 2024, a 5.1% increase over 2023, signalling a solid recovery from the pandemic depths South...
by External Contributor | Sep 5, 2025 | Focus, Hospitality Opinion Blog, Insights, News
What to Look For in a Hospitality & Culinary School What matters when you choose a school If you’re serious about a career in hotels, restaurants, resorts or events, the right school should deliver solid accreditation, hands-on training, strong industry links,...
by Stephen Hickmore | Apr 23, 2025 | Featured, Hospitality Opinion Blog, News
Sol Kerzner: The Maverick Who Revolutionised HotelkeepingBy Stephen Hickmore Reading Peter Venison’s Sol is like being ushered into a private audience with a hotelier who changed the very fabric of the hospitality industry. It’s not merely a biography—it’s a...
by External Contributor | Apr 4, 2025 | Featured, Hospitality Opinion Blog, News
How U.S. Tariffs Could Impact South African Food and Wine Imports The U.S. has long been a major destination for South African exports, particularly in the food and wine sectors. However, with the imposition of increased tariffs on goods imported from South Africa,...
