by External Contributor | Sep 18, 2025 | Featured, News
New Luxury & Growth in South Africa’s Hotel Scene: What’s Trending This Week 1. Park Hyatt Johannesburg Makes a Grand Entrance One of the headline developments is the opening of Park Hyatt Johannesburg, Hyatt Corporation’s new luxury offering in Rosebank. This...
by External Contributor | Sep 9, 2025 | Featured, Hospitality Opinion Blog, News, Podcasts
South Africa Tourism on the Rise: Latest Stats & Insights (2025) 1. Tourism Makes a Strong Comeback in 2024–2025 South Africa welcomed 8.92 million total arrivals in 2024, a 5.1% increase over 2023, signalling a solid recovery from the pandemic depths South...
by Stephen Hickmore | Sep 5, 2025 | Featured, News
Discover SHS’s 33 on Bond RestaurantAt The Swiss Hotel School South Africa (SHS), the 33 on Bond Restaurant stands out as the institution’s signature culinary venture. Fully licensed and professionally managed by final-year students, this pop-up-style...
by External Contributor | Sep 5, 2025 | Focus, Hospitality Opinion Blog, News, Podcasts
What to Look For in a Hospitality & Culinary School What matters when you choose a school If you’re serious about a career in hotels, restaurants, resorts or events, the right school should deliver solid accreditation, hands-on training, strong industry links,...
by Stephen Hickmore | Sep 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
10 Key Lessons Restaurateurs Can Learn from Unreasonable Hospitality Introduction In Unreasonable Hospitality, Will Guidara—the former general manager of Eleven Madison Park—reveals how pushing beyond the expected transforms service. His philosophy helped EMP rise to...
