Best Wishes for 2021
Happy New Year from Stephen Hickmore Traditionally I would publish a New Year message containing words of effusive optimism for the coming year; this year I am not. Please, I'm not being negative. I just believe that it's OK to hope that 2021 is simply not too horrid....
UK travel ban stigmatises South Africa
UK travel ban on flights from the UK is damaging to the image of South Africa. Is this a 'political move' by the UK government designed to apportion blame for their bungled handling of Christmas lockdown rules - or is it backed by solid science? What we do know is...
Madam & Eve – ’twas the night before Christmas …
We are presented with so much negative information right now. I thought this cartoon by Stephen Francis and Rico would bring some much needed Christmas cheer. For more Madam & Eve and to purchase some of their cool stuff go to www.madamandeve.co.za
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...
