by admin | Dec 20, 2017 | Featured, Hospitality Opinion Blog, News
“Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” – Mike Tyson. A boxing lesson for Cyril Ramaphosa I guess you have been preparing for this moment Cyril? We have seen your random jabs, hooks, and uppercuts, though not quite enough to knock out your...
by Stephen Hickmore | Jul 12, 2017 | Featured, Hospitality Opinion Blog, News
EHotelier.com : Day after day, employers stumble on the ability to get through the hiring process at a speed that’s aligned with candidates’ expectations. The National Association of Colleges and employers published a study that says it takes employers more than three...
by admin | Jul 6, 2017 | Featured, Hospitality Opinion Blog, News
Stephen Hickmore: On 1st July each year we welcome the Government gazette publishing of minimum wages for the hospitality industry. A timely bit of warmth and cheer during our winter? The increase is calculated using the simple equation of CPI (consumer price Index)...
by Stephen Hickmore | Jun 26, 2017 | Featured, Hospitality Opinion Blog, News
I so enjoyed this article from e hotelier – There’s the age old saying “If you can’t handle the heat, get out of the kitchen” regarding tough environments and finding those with the grit to get through it. While it is true that not every person is fit for any...
by admin | Jun 12, 2017 | Featured, Hospitality Opinion Blog, News
In the past 20 years molecular gastronomy has pushed boundaries and challenged chefs around the world. Call it a revolution, or call it a trend, it’s essentially shifted the international food scene into a new era. Sunday Times Food – But what’s...
by Stephen Hickmore | May 17, 2017 | Featured, Hospitality Opinion Blog, News
Hospitality Marketplace Reports . By Guy Stehlik. At a recent hotel industry function, I was asked which was THE best hotel I have ever stayed at. This has been a common question over the years and one that has an easy answer. It’s also a question to which I enjoy...
