by External Contributor | Mar 30, 2026 | Featured, News, Podcasts
Johannesburg, South Africa — Hostex 2026 marked its 40th anniversary by opening doors to innovation, collaboration and business growth across the hospitality sector, welcoming 7 935 visitors to the Sandton Convention Centre — a 16.5% increase from 2024.Exhibitor...
by External Contributor | Mar 25, 2026 | Featured, News, Podcasts
From Ruin to Recovery There are business failures—and then there are the kinds of collapses that strip a man down to his very identity. What happened to Conrad Hilton during the Great Depression was very much the latter. His autobiography “Be My Guest” is...
by External Contributor | Mar 23, 2026 | Featured, News, Podcasts
The Experience Economy Has Won: Why Hospitality in 2026 Is No Longer About Rooms, but Meaning For much of its history, the hospitality industry has traded on a fairly simple promise: a comfortable room, a good meal, and efficient service. That formula built an entire...
by Stephen Hickmore | Mar 20, 2026 | Featured, Hospitality Opinion Blog, News, Podcasts
The Personality of Great Hospitality People What makes a great hospitality professional? Hospitality is fundamentally about human connections. Energy and enthusiasm – Resilience – Curiosity and learning – Team Spirit. Stephen HickmoreStephen is a...
by Stephen Hickmore | Mar 17, 2026 | Featured, News, Podcasts
If you’re considering a career in hospitality, chances are you already feel the attraction of the industry. It is fast-moving, people-focused, creative and full of opportunity. Yes, the shifts can be long and the pace demanding, but you will rarely meet someone...
