by External Contributor | Oct 20, 2025 | Featured, News, Podcasts
A Shift in Definition: Government Sets the Pace On 27 August officials from all major departments in the Gauteng Province signed delivery agreements with Premier Panyaza Lesufi. The documents set legally binding objectives to be met by the end of the 2028/29 financial...
by External Contributor | Oct 17, 2025 | Featured, News, Podcasts
Cruises make a comeback After several years of downturn caused by COVID-19 lockdowns and health concerns, the cruise industry is experiencing strong signs of recovery in 2025. Major cruise lines are reporting higher bookings, more diverse itineraries, and renewed...
by External Contributor | Oct 15, 2025 | Featured, News, Podcasts
The Rise of ‘Bleisure’: How Blended Travel is Reshaping the Hospitality Industry A New Era of Travel In the ever-evolving world of hospitality, one trend is making waves across hotels, resorts, and serviced apartments worldwide — bleisure travel. A blend of business...
by Stephen Hickmore | Oct 13, 2025 | Featured, News, Podcasts
Discover leadership lessons from Conrad Hilton’s Be My Guest. Explore how his vision and decisions shaped the global hotel industry. Conrad Hilton, the founder of Hilton Hotels, is often called the “Father of Modern Hospitality.” His autobiography, Be My Guest,...
by Stephen Hickmore | Oct 10, 2025 | Featured, News, Podcasts
Chocolate is one of the world’s most loved indulgences, but for anyone in the hospitality industry—from restaurant owners and pastry chefs to boutique hoteliers—the rising price of quality chocolate has become impossible to ignore. In 2024 and 2025, global cocoa...
by External Contributor | Oct 8, 2025 | Featured, News, Podcasts
The Evolution of Kitchen Leadership The image of the old-school chef is iconic: authoritative, demanding, and sometimes intimidating. For decades, kitchens around the world ran on a strict hierarchy, where respect was earned through discipline and survival of the...
