by Stephen Hickmore | Mar 6, 2026 | Featured, Hospitality Opinion Blog, News, Podcasts
First of a weekly podcast by Stephen Hickmore tackling subjects in the Hospitality industry and Education Share this:Tweet Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)...
by Stephen Hickmore | Mar 6, 2026 | Featured, Hospitality Opinion Blog, News
If you really want to understand a leader, forget the speeches. Check the fridge. In the case of Donald Trump, the reported menu has long read like a motorway service station at peak hour: fast food feasts, well-done steaks (with ketchup, no less), and enough Diet...
by External Contributor | Mar 4, 2026 | Featured, News, Podcasts
When Hostex opens its doors from 8 to 10 March, chefs will know exactly where to head. The SA Chefs Village once again anchors the culinary energy of the show, bringing three days of live cooking, competition, industry conversation and genuine connection to the heart...
by External Contributor | Mar 2, 2026 | Featured, News, Podcasts
By Trevor Boyd, Operations General Manager: Food & Beverage, City Lodge Hotels and Hostex ambassador When people think about chefs, the picture is often incomplete. There’s the white jacket, the apron, the intensity, and sometimes the ego. What’s far less visible...
by Stephen Hickmore | Feb 23, 2026 | Featured, Hospitality Opinion Blog, News
While it is a stereotype that chefs have bad tempers, it is not universally true. However, the nature of the culinary industry can be intense and fast-paced, leading some chefs to develop a reputation for having a fiery demeanor. There are several potential reasons...
by External Contributor | Feb 19, 2026 | Featured, News, Podcasts
Hotel design 2026 If the last decade of hotel design was about impressing people, 2026 is about making them feel something. Calm. Curiosity. Comfort. A sense of place. The hotels getting it right now aren’t shouting for attention — they’re quietly confident. Here’s...
by External Contributor | Feb 16, 2026 | Featured, News, Podcasts
Fondue feels fancy. Say the word and people picture a snowy Swiss chalet, cowbells in the distance, and someone named Hans gently stirring molten cheese while quoting tradition. But the truth? Fondue didn’t start life as a luxury dish at all. It was born out of...
by External Contributor | Feb 13, 2026 | Featured, News, Podcasts
Trends That Are Now Unfashionable in 2026 If you’re walking into a hotel in 2026 and spotting décor that feels like a time capsule from a decade ago — you’re probably onto something. Hotel Decor trends evolve fast, and some trends that once felt fresh now feel tired,...
