by Stephen Hickmore | Nov 13, 2025 | Featured, Hospitality Opinion Blog, News, Podcasts
“It’s not the Critic that counts; not the person who points out how the strong person stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the person in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood…” The famous ‘Man in...
by Stephen Hickmore | Nov 12, 2025 | Featured, News, Podcasts
Beyond Grades: The DNA of a Future Hospitality Leader Modern hotel schools are looking for more than students who can memorise management theory — they want future leaders with empathy, drive, and business acumen. Around the world, leading hospitality institutions...
by External Contributor | Oct 8, 2025 | Featured, News, Podcasts
The Evolution of Kitchen Leadership The image of the old-school chef is iconic: authoritative, demanding, and sometimes intimidating. For decades, kitchens around the world ran on a strict hierarchy, where respect was earned through discipline and survival of the...
by Stephen Hickmore | Oct 7, 2025 | Featured, News, Podcasts
Chef Karen Blanché Joins The Swiss Hotel School as Head of Culinary Arts Johannesburg, South Africa —7th October 2025 The Swiss Hotel School South Africa proudly announces the appointment of Chef Karen Blanché as its new Head of Culinary Arts. Chef Blanché brings a...
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,...
