Is there light at the end of the tunnel for the hospitality industry?
Is there a light at the end of the tunnel? Sadly, our COVID cases are on the rise; willwe get the vaccine before a second lock down? Our hospitality and tourism industry has taken the brunt of the economic fallout.Stats show that, since the relaxation of rules to...
Slow Recovery for Hospitality Sector
Stephen Hickmore - I am sure that you’d like to see the back of 2020? This has been an unprecedented year for our hospitality and tourism industry. There are few companies, if any, who are left unscathed.'Although South Africa is now inviting visitors from the rest of...
Good News Monday
Hospitality industry review by Stephen Hickmore (brief update) Hospitality Industry update - Since the beginning of October I have been spending valuable time with key clients. There is a consensus of a slow increase in business levels over the next few months with a...
Agility is the new currency
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? Whether...
A Chef’s success takes a lot more than cooking
By James Khoza, Hostex 2020 Ambassador, President of the SA Chefs Association, Executive Chef of Sandton Convention Centre James Khoza, undoubtedly one of South Africa’s most inspirational chefs, has made his mark on the local culinary landscape with strong...
10 food trends you’re going to see everywhere in 2020, according to Yelp
Business Insider gives us the latest food trends for South Africa in 2020 https://www.businessinsider.co.za/ Yelp just released its first-ever trend report, predicting what foods and drinks will be popular in 2020.The restaurant-rating platform created its...
In memory of Joe’s artisanal truck stop
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 and...
Another 5 minutes with John Aritho
It seems that over 200 people enjoyed the last 5 minutes chat with John on 5 minutes with the SilverFox. I thought I would break my own rules and publish the rest of the interview.
5 minutes with the SilverFox Podcast
In the first episode of "5 minutes with the SilverFox" Stephen Hickmore chats to Chef Andrew Atkinson about MasterChef SA and why he left to return to 5 star hotels.
A life sentence or a rewarding career
“Please Sir, I’d like to be a hotel manager” I sheepishly told the careers master. “Good Choice, young man, you’ll work long hours but people will always want to eat” he replied, eyes focused on the next person in the queue awaiting his sage advice. Good enough reason...
