Chefs with Compassion – 67 000 litre target smashed – 283 588 people fed
by Stephen Hickmore | Jul 20, 2021 | Categories: Featured and News.
Chefs with Compassion – Over 280 participants in nine provinces and countless cities have proven the power of collective action, successfully smashing the target of #67000litres of soup set by food rescue organisation Chefs with Compassion. Despite significant...
Riots put brand SA at risk
by admin | Jul 15, 2021 | Categories: Featured and News.
Looting and riots could have a lasting impact on South Africa’s image, – Report by News24 – and could prove to be the final nail in the coffin of an already hammered tourism sector, industry representatives say. Speaking at a tourism industry webinar...
Lockdown made me fat !
by Stephen Hickmore | Jul 1, 2021 | Categories: Featured and Hospitality Opinion Blog.
Lockdown made me Fat ! I’ve always considered my self a bit, let’s say, chunky; maybe stocky? In boxing terms, a slightly out of shape cruiser weight rather than a svelte toned middleweight. Although the mirror has revealed some discrepancies over the past 50 years,...
New restrictions putting many jobs at risk, commentators warn
by admin | Jun 30, 2021 | Categories: Featured and News.
Engineering news reports: – Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of the move to adjusted Alert Level 4 Covid-19 restrictions and the accompanying ban on alcohol sales, the South African Liquor Brandowners Association (Salba) is requesting...
Sun International announces temporary closure of all casinos and hotels
by admin | Jun 30, 2021 | Categories: Featured and News.
Moneyweb Reports – JSE-listed gaming giant Sun International has temporarily closed all its casino and hotel properties in South Africa, the group announced on Monday. This comes in the wake of President Cyril Ramaphosa reintroducing Covid-19...
Advanced Certificate in Kitchen Management. Study Part-time and gain NQF level 6
by Stephen Hickmore | Jun 22, 2021 | Categories: Featured and News.
Advanced Certificate in Kitchen Management NQF level 6 Part-time study at Swiss Hotel School South Africa Study this advanced certificate in Kitchen Management at the Swiss Hotel School South Africa Have you considered studying part-time whilst you continue to work?...
Covid claims the life of Jabu Mabuza
by admin | Jun 17, 2021 | Categories: Featured and News.
Moneyweb reports – Corporate heavyweight Jabulane (Jabu) Albert Mabuza, 63, passed away from Covid-19 complications, his family confirmed on Wednesday evening. The news has come as a shock to fellow South African business and political leaders, who hailed...
Why multi-million rand hotel investment is on the rise in Africa
by admin | Jun 9, 2021 | Categories: Featured and News.
Iol.co.za – The last 16 months has caused much uncertainty in the travel and tourism sector. Famed attractions closed their doors overnight and many were left unemployed. During these unprecedented times, you’d think tourism businesses and hotel groups would...
1 000 jobs cut at Tsogo Sun Hotels amid Covid-19 financial fallout
by admin | Jun 3, 2021 | Categories: Featured and News.
JSE-listed Tsogo Sun Hotels – South Africa’s largest hotel operator with 112 properties – slashed 1 000 staff members from its workforce last year amid the Covid-19 financial fallout. The group’s CEO Marcel von Aulock confirmed the extent of the job cuts in an...
South African Pastry Chef Kevin Miller – Bake-off The Professionals
by Stephen Hickmore | May 21, 2021 | Categories: Featured and News.
Bake Off – The Professionals – Kevin Miller graduated from The Swiss Hotel School in Ferndale in 2004. Although Kevin studied Hospitality management initially he has a love and passion for cooking especially Pastry. This has led to international success...