Springboks Rugby World Cup victory impacts positively on South African Tourism economy
by Stephen Hickmore | Nov 5, 2019 | Categories: Featured and News.
CAPE TOWN – South African springboks lifting the Webb Ellis cup- Rugby World Cup 2019 is a sign of global strength and commitment to excellence and competence. In South Africa, tourism contributed R136.1 billion, about 2.9 percent of the total gross domestic product...
The Signature Lux Hotel Foreshore has officially opened
by Stephen Hickmore | Sep 13, 2019 | Categories: Featured and News.
The ethos of the Signature Hotel by ONOMO group is to offer guests the best in accommodation and dining but at an affordable rate. They do this by keeping their rooms compact and maximising on the number of beds they have in their hotel. The new Signature Lux...
5 minutes with the SilverFox podcast
by Stephen Hickmore | Sep 11, 2019 | Categories: Featured, News and SilverFox Podcast.
This 11th Episode of the series is dedicated to the memory of Joe’s Truck Stop and the gentrification of the humble bacon sarnie Like this:Like...
Sun International to review Sun City
by admin | Sep 5, 2019 | Categories: Featured and News.
JOHANNESBURG – Gaming and hospitality group Sun International plans to conduct a comprehensive review of its flagship Sun City Hotel in the North West after income from the hotel fell 6percent in the six months to end June. Group chief executive Antony Leeming...
In memory of Joe’s artisanal truck stop
by Stephen Hickmore | Sep 3, 2019 | Categories: Featured, Hospitality Opinion Blog and News.
A reminiscence by Stephen Hickmore – I love to visit those home-grown markets that have sprung up in recent years. Overall, they’re very cheery and showcase wonderful local crafts and industry. Along with the craft gins, crushed linen, recycled designer handbags...
HSC Superhero Chef Danny Delor’s Delicious Victory
by Stephen Hickmore | Aug 15, 2019 | Categories: Featured and News.
HSC’s inaugural culinary competition, HSC Superhero Chef 2019, produced its first winner. A proud and delighted Danny Delor from Cape Town International Convention Centre created a three-course menu that impressed the judges and diners alike. The event took place at...
‘Stolen from City Lodge.’ Hotel group ditches funny bathroom bottles after complaints
by Stephen Hickmore | Aug 6, 2019 | Categories: Featured and News.
As a joke, the City Lodge Hotel Group printed “Stolen from…” on their little toiletry bottles.Some visitors took it very seriously, and the group is phasing out the offending bottles. Mini bathroom bottles in hotels look set to completely...
Sandton Convention Centre is strong on women empowerment
by Stephen Hickmore | Aug 1, 2019 | Categories: Featured and News. Tags: sandton, tsogosun and women empowerment.
As South Africa celebrates its strong, capable and cherished women leaders in August, Sandton Convention Centre reflects on the important roles women play in its face-paced environment. With 26 women in a staff of 44, South Africa’s premier event destination is...
Nick Martin on ‘5 minutes with the SilverFox’ podcast
by Stephen Hickmore | Jul 17, 2019 | Categories: Featured, News, SilverFox Podcast and Uncategorized. Tags: education, hospitality, hotelschool and podcast.
Nick Martin is an experienced hotelier and educator. He is an innovator in the hospitality education space and the owner of The Swiss Hotel School in Jozi. Nick speaks to the SilverFox about the expectations of future hoteliers and chefs and how he sees the future of...
Supermarkets worst paying industry, followed by restaurants and hotels.
by admin | Jun 27, 2019 | Categories: Featured and News.
A new report by online recruiter Giraffe found that banking and IT are the best paying industries in South Africa. Supermarkets were the worst paying industries, followed by restaurants and hotels.The report found that the average employee in South Africa earns...