by Stephen Hickmore | Aug 13, 2020 | Featured, Hospitality Opinion Blog, News
Agility – There is no denying that (for the hospitality industry) 2020 has been as close to Armageddon as it gets. Who would have predicted, a hotel could be flying high with 85% occupancy in February, only to be faced with closure and 0% occupancy in April?...
by Stephen Hickmore | Aug 7, 2020 | Featured, News
Travel News – The approval gives the Tourism Business Council of South Africa the right to issue the WTTC Safe Travels stamp to tourism suppliers within South Africa. “The specially designed stamp will allow travellers to recognise businesses in South Africa...
by Stephen Hickmore | Jul 30, 2020 | Featured
Social Media audits and why you need one. Employers can be pretty sneaky these days. A click of a mouse turns the Boss into Magnum Pi from the comfort of his mock leather swivel chair. Before Kojak has finished his lollipop or a New York Cop his Donuts, an employer...
by Stephen Hickmore | Jul 21, 2020 | Featured, News
Mandela Day: In a remarkable display of the true spirit of Mandela Day, over 300 chefs stood proudly behind their stoves, united despite the devastation of their industry, taking collective action to put their heart where their passion lies – feeding people – and...
by Stephen Hickmore | Jul 21, 2020 | Featured, News
Tourism Update reports – South Africa’s government is working on a ‘unified system of protocols’ before submitting them to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) for a Safe Travel Stamp. This was highlighted by the Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko...
by Stephen Hickmore | Jul 20, 2020 | Featured, News
Hilton Hotels -After giving up its Hilton Cape Town hotel a week ago, the American group Hilton has announced a deal that will see it manage a brand-new hotel in Johannesburg. The 180-room boutique-style hotel will be the latest of its “Canopy by Hilton” branded...